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became the staple crop of Americans who learned how to cultivate it from the Native peoples along the Atlantic seaboard. As migrants moved westward into after 1854, they brought with them familiar “American” practices such as raising livestock, which also required that they produce a crop for feed.
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SOURCE: Crystal Maize – Corn Star Farms
NOTE: Crystal Maize’s transition has not only changed her life but has also impacted the local community. The annual Harvest Festival now features her as the keynote speaker, where she shares tips on sustainable farming and the importance of following one’s passion.
Her story has become a reminder that no matter where you start, it’s where you plant your roots that truly matters. Whether she’s turning heads or turning soil, Crystal Maize is cultivating a new legacy, proving that the seeds of change can sprout in the most unexpected places.
