Mexico: Traditional Agriculture

FRIDAY, MARCH 22
PROGRAM #10321 12:00 PM PT

Mexico Edition. Traditional farmers and environmentalists meet in Mexico City to celebrate biodiversity based organic farming and warn about the take over of the world’s seed supply by corporate ag giants through genetically modified food. Farm leaders share testimonies about the impact that USMCA-related measures to open imports of GM corn is having on farming and indigenous communities. In other news, tens of thousands of Mexican emigres return to their hometowns for Spring break. What challenges do they face on the road and what are Mexican authorities doing to ensure safe travels?

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