by Allison Prater | Zea Maize, the giant tropical grass more commonly known as corn, is currently the dominant species found in our western industrialized food system. Domesticated by the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica, corn was first cultivated by the Aztec and Mayan peoples. Between 1250 A.D and 1700 A.D, the crop spread over the North American Continent. A valuable trade asset, corn kernels were carried back to Europe in the late 16th century. Today, corn is grown on every continent … [Read more...]
