So many choices!

[Charlie DeWeese <cdeweese@newleafschool.org>]

Hello,

The time is drawing near when I will begin to search for straw bales.
My project is in Western New Mexico, near a small town called Ramah.
Can anyone share with me the preferred type of straw ... ei:  wheat,
oats, barley, rye, alfalfa, or rice?  Does one hold it's shape better
than another.  Is one kinder and less itchy?  If you could start all
over and choose one, which one would you want to work with?

Thanks,
Charlie

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