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On the national Day of Maize in Mexico, protecting the sacred plant

by Adelita San Vicente Tello

Adelita San Vicente Tello speaking at local celebration of Mexico’s first National Holiday of Native and Creole Seeds. Photo courtesy of Adelita San Vicente Tello.

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