Where we run into problems is when we warm up in February. Wheat will be looking for moisture and may not find it.

Don't count out wheat unless it's dead. It all depends on the temperature and the rainfall that we get.

We're looking to start in mid to late February and run through March and all of April.

It's an air mass that is just laden with moisture, and it doesn't take a whole lot to squeeze more water out.

The husks keep the moisture and flavor in (unlike boiling); they keep it warm until you're ready to eat it; and the silks all come off easily, mostly in one bunch. What more could you want?

Direct donations through our walk 4 warmth in February may be affected.