Talk:Milpa agriculture

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A little help?

I know that the basic milpa system is followed throughout Mesoamerica but could someone confirm for me whether the word "milpa" is used everywhere? Also, I know that corn was domesticated in Mesoamerica but does anyone know whether beans were domesticated at the same time? Basically, how deep do the milpa's roots go and how far do they reach? Thanks in advance for any help you can give. --Joe Quick (Talk) 19:35, 1 August 2007 (CDT)

I've observed these agricultural practices among Mam-speakers of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, but was not there long enough to learn the term they used for it. I do have some great photos I might be able to dust off, however, if it is shown the term applies to the people group. But what I think is lacking from the article is, what is exactly Milpa agriculture up against other forms of indigenous swidden agricultures? Is it primarily the term applied and the types of food plants planted? Associated unique meanings and rituals? Etc? Assume your reader knows nothing, of course.  —Stephen Ewen (Talk) 02:24, 12 August 2007 (CDT)