milpa
/ˈmɪlpə/
noun
- A traditional farming system in Mesoamerica where crops like corn, beans, and squash are grown together in the same field.
- The milpa system helps keep the soil healthy by planting different crops together.
- The farmers used a milpa to grow corn, beans, and squash all in one plot.
- In many rural communities, the milpa provides food for the family year after year.