Why Indigenous Agriculture Is Good for the Planet
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
LIVE at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM PT
LIVE at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM PT
Presented by Melissa Silva
You’ve likely heard of the three sisters -- corn, beans and squash -- but do you know where the name comes from and what makes these three plants so special? Mexico Expedition Leader Melissa Silva explains the milpa crop system, a traditional Mesoamerican agricultural method that involves growing maize/corn, beans, squash and other companion crops to produce a host of benefits. Planted together, these crops enhance and maintain soil fertility and reduce erosion and could help mitigate global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss and food insecurity.
You’ve likely heard of the three sisters -- corn, beans and squash -- but do you know where the name comes from and what makes these three plants so special? Mexico Expedition Leader Melissa Silva explains the milpa crop system, a traditional Mesoamerican agricultural method that involves growing maize/corn, beans, squash and other companion crops to produce a host of benefits. Planted together, these crops enhance and maintain soil fertility and reduce erosion and could help mitigate global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss and food insecurity.
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