For Mexicans, Guatemalans, and other “children of corn," maize is entwined in life, history and tradition. It is not just an important food crop; it is central to culture and identity.
Maize: From Mexico to the World - The story of maize (corn) begins in Mexico. And, in very real ways, the future of corn also depends on the diversity of maize varieties that small farmers in Mexico have developed and protected over centuries. Read about the critical role of Mexico's maize diversity here.
Mexico: Cooking the Way Grandmother Did - In this short video, meet women of the village of Cárdenas in the Mexican state of Chiapas, who still cook corn, meat, and banana leaves the way their grandmothers did. If you'd like to cook the foods they prepare, they've made a cookbook! It's available online here.
Ixim: A Mayan Story About Corn - There are over 20 different Mayan languages, and of all of the variations there is only one word common to all: ixim (pronounced 'ee-sheem'). It means corn. In this short film, the Q'eqchi people of Guatemala tell their origin story and illustrate the importance of this crop to their lives and culture.
Mexico's 'People of Corn' - A short video introducing some of Mexico's small farmers, for whom, corn is the foundation of their way of life.
Mexico's Traditional Corn Farming: A Gallery - A beautiful portfolio of images by photographer Bernardo De Niz of all facets of the life and process of growing corn traditionally in Mexico.
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