Definitions

1. noun

A traditional Mesoamerican farming method that involves the polyculture of multiple crops, often including corn, beans, and squash, within the same field.

“The village relied on milpa farming for their annual harvest.”

2. noun

A small plot of land used for milpa farming.

“The family’s milpa was surrounded by a stone wall to protect it from wildlife.”

3. verb

To farm using the traditional milpa method.

“The community has begun milpa farming to preserve their cultural heritage.”