To the editor:

Question: Who would be a good contact to find old oak laths? I saw on a program on television these unique looking sticks that farmers raise oysters on. I would like to find a farmer who may discard the old sticks.

I just read your article (web edition) on different farmers and their business [WWF June 05]. Good job — it was very interesting to me as a woman.

I am a designer in California and found these unusual sticks to be something that could be worked into design. Any Information that you may have I would greatly appreciate, as you are the first contact for my hunt.

Debbie Sidley
Porterville, California