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Acequias, GMOs and bioregional autonomy | PART 3

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Rainbow corn. Photo by Devon G. Peña With special reference to center of origin land race cultivars and GMO crops PART 3 | PROFILE OF CONTEMPORARY AGRICULTURE IN COSTILLA COUNTY Devon G. Peña | Viejo San Acacio, CO | November 14, 2015 Moderator’s Note: This is the last in a three part series and includes the source bibliography. The author is Co-Founder and President of The Acequia Institute and prepared this report during August-September 2015. The report is intended as a contribution to local agricultural, scientific, and environmental education for Costilla County residents, farmers, and public officials. The information or views presented in this report do not reflect the official views or policies of The Acequia Institute or its Board of Directors and Officers or the University of Washington. Profile of Contemporary Agriculture in Costilla County According to the San Luis Valley Development Resources Group (2007), agricultural income remains a vital component of our local economy ...