# 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 ](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/farming/buildings)and [tools. ](https://wiki.blocklords.com/economy/resources/construction/tools)Superior quality food can fetch higher prices in the [marketplace ](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/world-map/cities/city-buildings/marketplace)and is crucial for hero progression and maintaining armies during battles.<br>

<figure><img src="https://2376224221-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FI3nxHYbNRh6QsWljpEj7%2Fuploads%2FXj7jGMJ1QuGwrqWvnZJn%2FECONOMY_RESOURCES_FOOD.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=92c51b06-89c2-49df-8e04-e4d7eb88e48f" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* Wheat is collected by [Farmers](https://wiki.blocklords.com/economy/assets/heroes/basic-heroes/farmers) from their work on the [wheat field ](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/farming/buildings/building-types/wheat-field)and delivered to the[ Windmill](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/farming/buildings/building-types/windmill)
* Grain is made by [Cooks](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/squads/squad-types/farming-squads/cooks) at the [Windmill](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/farming/buildings/building-types/windmill), it's used to create more refined food types or fed to livestock.&#x20;
* Milk is collected by tending the [cows](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/farming/buildings/building-types/cow-pen) after they have been fed grain.&#x20;
* Meat is collected by[ Hunters ](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/squads/squad-types/farming-squads/hunters)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;