(MOUNT VERNON) — In 1777, George Washington was not only leading a new nation, he was also farming. At Mount Vernon, Washington grew wheat and helped promote it as a staple crop in early American agriculture. Wheat was essential to feeding communities and supporting a growing country. Wheat was essential to feeding communities and supporting a growing country.
Harvesting looked very different then. Farmers used hand tools like sickles and scythes to cut the grain and threshing flails to separate the wheat from the husk. It was hard physical work that required time, skill and determination.
From those early fields to today’s farms, wheat continues to play an important role in feeding America. That information comes from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission and you can find that again on our Harvest USA Report Facebook page.
Time is Running Out
If you’re in Oklahoma, don’t forget, applications are open, but time is short. Apply for the Oklahoma’s agricultural programs and events 2026 Summer Internship today!
Through April 1, college students studying in an agricultural related field have the opportunity to apply for hands-on experience in the daily operations of a statewide agricultural organization. Find more information about the Oklahoma Farm Bureau‘s application on our Harvest USA Report Facebook page.
Disaster Relief Assistance
With the recent devastation of the wildfires in Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture wants to provide as many resources as possible to those in need. The Rural Response Hotline offers disaster relief assistance, referring you to resources during these difficult times.
Contact them at 800-464-0258 or farmhotline.com.
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