Maize for Positive Climate Action®

Solving the problem humans started:

Our corn reduces the need for nitrogen fertilizers, one of the largest pollutants of air and water on earth.  Our corn is also more nutritious for people and animals.

By cultivating nutritionally enhanced corn, we lessen our environmental footprint. Promoting healthy farming systems enriches the soil with quality organic matter, leading to robust, disease-resistant soils. This improvement means that animals fed with this superior corn will benefit from a healthier diet, enhancing their well-being and nutritional content.

Breeding the animals and plants we rely on goes beyond simple farming; it’s a complex relationship rooted in deep history. These species, which include a wide variety of corn and livestock like cows and turkeys, aren’t just agricultural products. They’re dynamic beings with a wild past, shaped by forgotten cultures for their needs and beloved across generations.

Modern scientific breeding, which started a couple of centuries ago, has aimed to boost production and yields significantly, helping to support growing human populations and stave off famine. However, this approach often sacrifices quality for quantity. For example, today’s Holstein cows produce vast quantities of milk but live only about four years due to health problems. Similarly, commercial turkeys have been bred to have such large breasts that they can no longer mate naturally and suffer from additional health issues