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Waves | Amber

: When wheat plants ripen, they turn from green to a golden-amber color, signifying that the grain is ready for harvest. The "waves" occur as the wind moves through these dense, ripened stalks.

: To date, the farm has trained over 60 new farmers and donated hundreds of thousands of pounds of fresh produce to local food pantries. Subverting the Imagery: Amber Waves in Pop Culture amber waves

: Bates was inspired by a train journey across the Midwest, specifically the sight of endless wheat fields swaying in the wind. : When wheat plants ripen, they turn from

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