On the Farm A seed is planted, nurtured and harvested to provide food worldwide and renewable raw industrial materials.
Most grains are members of the grass family that are grown for their large edible seeds.
Chief among these are wheat, rice, corn, barley, oats, rye, sorghum, and millet. All are widely used as food for humans and animals, both directly and in processed forms. Use in non-food products has significantly grown as the health, environmental and economic benefits increase. Modern crop farming varies widely in its scope, ranging from intensively managed small plots to commercial farms covering thousands of acres. Successful crop farmers must be expert at selecting the kinds and varieties of plants that are adapted to their soils and climate.