Wheat is grown in all areas of Virginia. The most is grown in the coastal plains area between Richmond and the Chesapeake Bay. Wheat has been called the "staff of life" for a long time. It is one of the main food items all over the world. People have been eating wheat and foods made from it for thousands of years.

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Some of your favorite foods such as crackers, bread, and cake are made from wheat.