Mexico biocultural heritage and the defense of native maize
For over 10,000 years, Mexico has been at the center of the domestication of corn. However, the advent of the green revolution and other extractive economic policies poses a threat to Mexico by extracting and appropriating both knowledge and biological resources. This jeopardizes the traditional livelihoods of communities and Indigenous territories that share intricate connections with corn, relying on native varieties as a staple crop in their diets and as a way of life. In response, various movements and projects have emerged to actively resist and defend this precious biocultural heritage.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
3:00 PM
Room 473 Plant Science Building (1575 Linden Drive)
The agroecological movement in Mexico and the role of Indigenous people in the face of global crisis
Agroecology stands as an alternative paradigm, a science and a global movement, unfurling its banner of resistance against corporate driven food systems across both rural and urban landscapes. Agroecology is a contested realm, caught in the struggle and tensions between commercial agriculture and subsistence farming. In this seminar we will talk how for certain Indigenous communities, agroecology transcends a mere movement; it embodies a way of life, fostering hope in a world grappling with crises.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
2:30 PM
Room 1420 Microbial Sciences Building (1550 Linden Drive)