# Food

After a day's hard work, squads need rest and nourishment to continue their efforts. Food is a valuable resource in itself, produced from various food-type resources by squads using[ buildings ](/game-mechanics/farming/buildings.md)and [tools. ](/economy/resources/construction/tools.md)Superior quality food can fetch higher prices in the [marketplace ](/game-mechanics/world-map/cities/city-buildings/marketplace.md)and is crucial for hero progression and maintaining armies during battles.<br>

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* Wheat is collected by [Farmers](/economy/assets/heroes/basic-heroes/farmers.md) from their work on the [wheat field ](/game-mechanics/farming/buildings/building-types/wheat-field.md)and delivered to the[ Windmill](/game-mechanics/farming/buildings/building-types/windmill.md)
* Grain is made by [Cooks](/game-mechanics/squads/squad-types/farming-squads/cooks.md) at the [Windmill](/game-mechanics/farming/buildings/building-types/windmill.md), it's used to create more refined food types or fed to livestock.&#x20;
* Milk is collected by tending the [cows](/game-mechanics/farming/buildings/building-types/cow-pen.md) after they have been fed grain.&#x20;
* Meat is collected by[ Hunters ](/game-mechanics/squads/squad-types/farming-squads/hunters.md)in the forests, or from cows that are past their prime.&#x20;
* Bread is made by cooks from grain and milk, it is a superior resource that can be converted into stamina giving food.&#x20;


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