The Inter -American Institute for Agriculture Cooperation (IICA) appointed as leader of the rurality of the continent the Mexican Juan Simón Angoa, who is considered a protector of the native maize in his country.
“We are fortunate to have the greatest amount of colored maize throughout the country, and probably the world,” said the Mexican farmer in an iica statement when referring to the approximately 180 colors of 16 different races of corn that harvests in their lands in an agroecological way.
The farm of Juan Simón Angoa Salvador, located in Ixtenco, in the state of Tlaxcala, is at the same time a sanctuary where the seeds of the native malates of the country and a pilgrimage center for chefs and cooking students who want to know the true secrets of the tortilla are protected, a national dish of Mexico, the IICA explained.
“For his work in the defense of the genetic treasure of Mexican corn and the dissemination of the values of healthy food, Angoa was recognized as one of the leaders of the rurality of the Americas”, a distinction that seeks to give visibility to men and women who make the difference in the rurality of the American continent and leave their mark for the following generations, explained the Iica.
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Angaa recalled that it all started when his mother left him in inheritance a small box containing an artisanal bank of native maize seeds in the region, in order to continue sowing in the family of the family.
“Apart from being a farmer, I really like to have reforested areas in my fields so as not to see them desert, that are not simply extensions where only a crop is sown. I try to give life to these lands,” said Angaa.
From the farm of this producer, the community organization of our land works, which is responsible for spreading values, advantages and data on native maize, including chefs who want to learn or perfect corn -based recipes.
“If they came here, to know about corn, to taste tortillas, quelites or beans, it is also important that they educate their children, to teach them the values that are being lost with the new food customs,” said the Mexican farmer.
With EFE information
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