Acres Of Barley Growing Under Finger Lakes Sunshine Stock Photo

Barley, a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates globally. Barley has been used as animal fodder, as a source of fermentable material for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various health foods. It is used in soups and stews, and in barley bread of various cultures. Barley grains are commonly made into malt in a traditional and ancient method of preparation. NYS glacial Finger Lakes fields are good for growing grapes, barley, rye, wheat and other cash crops.