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Corn in Arizona

Season 1 Episode 108 | 26m 46s

Corn is a sacred food for all indigenous tribes of Arizona. Many original varieties of corn have been lost since the time of colonization, but a handful of farmers and organizations are creating a variety of memorable ancient and modern foods from blue, yellow and red flour-making maize. Capri learns how seeds are saved, visits a garden of living history and helps make blue corn cakes.

Aired: 03/31/24 | Expires: 07/18/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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