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Chinampas: Sustainable and Traditional Agriculture System

DALL·E 2024 04 26 15.46.58 A highly realistic image of an Aztec farmer using traditional tools to work on a milpa on a chinampa. The farmer dressed in authentic Aztec clothing

Chinampas are a traditional agricultural system used by Mesoamerican cultures, especially by the Aztecs in the Valley of Mexico. These are artificial islands built on lakes or shallow swamps, where a variety of crops such as maize, beans, squash, and ornamental flowers were cultivated. The construction process of chinampas was quite ingenious and required specialized …

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What is a Maize field (Milpa).

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Maize fields, known as “milpas,” are a traditional form of agriculture that has been practiced for centuries in different parts of the world, especially in regions of Latin America. This farming method has adapted to different climatic and geographical conditions and has proven to be an important source of food for local communities. In its …

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