Oats has been cultivated for over 5,000 years. Over the centuries, oats were generally regarded to be fit only for animal feed. Oats is a field grain which is harvested in early summer. The oils in oats cause them to become rancid, so they must be processed more quickly than other grains. The primary use of oats is as animal feed.

Walnut Hill Oat Field
Walnut Hill Oat Field
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Stalks range from 36 inches to 42 inches.
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Most of the fields in this area are planted in 40 acre plots.