Unlocking the Secrets of the Mayan Milpa Agriculture

The milpa is a traditional Mesoamerican agricultural system that relies on a polyculture of domesticated plants, including corn, beans, squash, and chili, and integrates various activities such as cattle raising, beekeeping, and more.

Unlocking the Secrets of the Mayan Milpa Agriculture
The Milpa System's Enduring Legacy of Resilience and Sustainability. Credit: Gran Museo del Mundo Maya