Where corn is food, life, sacredness and resistance

Corn is the most representative food of the Americas. It was the main source of nutrition for several Native American peoples, so much so that they developed a series of myths about its origin, planting, cultivation and harvesting.

Today, corn is still the star of many traditional preparations, but also a cornerstone product of the industrial food system. This Food Talk focuses on th stories and traditions around corn from Argentina, Mexico, Peru and Bolivia. What emerges is a conflict between two worlds: on the one hand the farmers who guard native seeds and cultures, and on the other the industrial production of multinationals, made up of hybrid crops, GMOs and the use of pesticides.

Speaker:

• Karina Ocampo, journalist, in her book La ruta del maíz recounts her journey through Bolivia, Peru and Mexico

Free entry while seats last. We advise you to arrive 10 minutes before the event starts to ensure a place.

Terra Madre Salone del Gusto is in Parco Dora, Turin, from September 22-26, 2022, with over 600 exhibitors and a series of workshops, conferences and tastings that show how we can regenerate our planet through food. #TerraMadre2022 is a Slow Food event. Free entry.

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