[SCA-AE] OT: In need of straw

[Lindey, Edward F III LTC RES USAR USARC]

Typically, straw from a modern farm doesn't grow that long. (The plants are
bred to put most of their energy into the grain head, not the stalk) Wheat
straw tends to be longer than oats. I would check with an Amish or Mennonite
farm if you have any close. They tend to use more "traditional" hand
harvesting methods and may be able to help you.
Good luck

Edward of Freeholt

Vert, a double-bitted axe and on a chief embattled Or an arrow sable 

-----Original Message-----
From: sca-aethelmearc-bounces at lists.andrew.cmu.edu
[mailto:sca-aethelmearc-bounces at lists.andrew.cmu.edu] On Behalf Of Sarah
Komar
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:52 PM
To: Athelmearc
Subject: [SCA-AE] OT: In need of straw

Hello,

I am looking for a good source of straw, any variety. It needs to be long,
about 3-4 feet long and it can't go through a machine. It would need to be
hand cut down.

I am willing to travel to you and hand cut the straw. I need about 11
drywall bucket sized bunches for my project.

If you can help me out with this I would greatly appreciate it. I've tried
all the local farmers I could find in the yellow pages and internet. My next
move is to grow it myself, but I need some this year.

Thanks very much!

Olivia d'Anjou

Check out my blog and webpage:
http://anjouapiary.blogspot.com/
and
www.AnjouApiary.com 


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