Metepantle Ancestral Agricultural System in the Mountainous Zones of Tlaxcala, Mexico
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| Project's full title | Metepantle Ancestral Agricultural System in the Mountainous Zones of Tlaxcala |
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| Introduction | For over 3,000 years, farming families in Tlaxcala have sustained the Metepantle system, a terraced mosaic of maize, agave, beans, squash, and wild plants. Rooted in Nahua knowledge, it preserves seeds, supports dryland biodiversity, and anchors local food systems and livelihoods, offering resilience and cultural continuity in one of Mexico’s most climate-vulnerable regions. |
| Country | Mexico |
| Start date | 2025 |
| Status | Designated |
| Tags | AgaveCultivation |