 By the 1630s the population was about 3,000, but only had of land that could be cultivated.Although Bermuda was poor, there was never a shortage of food.In 1631, Roger Wood wrote, "I thanke God we abound with all kind of provision for our subsistance as corne, potatoes, hoggs, Turkeys, and foules in great plenty, besydes owr fruits ... God is thus mercifull unto us, that although [they] may have almost naked backes and bare feet, yet they have full bellies."