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Natalie Shafrir
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July 26, 2017

Milpa, when corn wasn't golden yet

topic:	Indigenous people
by:	Natalie Shafrir

Milpa, is the centuries old agriculture system in Mexico. Unfortunately it’s almost unknown - have you heard about it?

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