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Mexican farmers see demand grow abroad for heirloom corn

IXTENCO, Mexico On the slopes of the Malinche volcano, Juan Vargas starts the dawn routine he s had since childhood, carefully checking stalks of colorful native corn. For years, Vargas worried that these heirloom varieties running from deep red to pale pink, from golden yellow to dark blue passed down from his parents and grandparents would disappear. White corn long ago came to dominate the market and became the foundation of Mexicans diet.

Heirloom corn makes a comeback in Mexico

Small farmers in Mexico struggling to preserve colorful native corn varieties are finding new hope in the market. They cite the growing number of consumers seeking organic produce from small-scale

Heirloom corn makes a comeback in Mexico

Small farmers in Mexico struggling to preserve colorful native corn varieties are finding new hope in the market. They cite the growing number of consumers seeking organic produce from small-scale

Heirloom corn makes a comeback in Mexico

Small farmers in Mexico struggling to preserve colorful native corn varieties are finding new hope in the market. They cite the growing number of consumers seeking organic produce from small-scale

Heirloom corn makes a comeback in Mexico

Small farmers in Mexico struggling to preserve colorful native corn varieties are finding new hope in the market. They cite the growing number of consumers seeking organic produce from small-scale

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