Fighting to Keep Mexico’s Floating Farms Alive
Before the Aztecs, early Mesoamericans built floating farms that provided fertile land for crops near modern-day Mexico City. In fact, these farms, or “chinampas” still have some of the country’s most fertile land. But because they are costly to maintain, some local farmers are abandoning the chinampas for better-paying work in the city. That’s where Lucio Usobiaga comes in. He’s the co-founder of Yolcan-a nonprofit aimed at preserving the chinampas. By connecting farmers with more than 50 chefs across the country, Yolcan is not only helping preserve the history of the chinampas, he’s helping give Mexico’s chic restaurants its choicest ingredients, as well.
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thats a very interesting farming method, no soil degradation, reliable irrigation and a natural form of fertilization. Pulling nutrients from the water probably also increases the quality of the water and prevents algae from taking over. I'm surprised its an old way of growing, like an ancient form of aquaponics. I've never had a reason for wanting to go to Mexico, now I do.
@Alx3776
6 жыл бұрын
Zafar Monier this technique was an important reason why aztecs were that powerful
@user-nf3hh8kn5r
5 жыл бұрын
Right, except even aquaponics has its limits. This is better.
@kalnmark6747
4 жыл бұрын
interesting points ,if anyone else trying to find out aquaponics supplies denver try Proutklarton Surviving Instruction Plan (just google it ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my friend got amazing success with it.
@alexcontreras6103
3 жыл бұрын
Yea not to mention it mimics estuary which supports the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem
@Toomuchbullshitt
2 жыл бұрын
And no soil tilling as well! It’s a self sustaining organic farming system
I saw these when I went to Mexico two years ago! They were so hauntingly beautiful and mystical I really hope they're saved :)
@moibe182
Жыл бұрын
they are :)
Mexico is not just about the immigrations issues but have some of the best things in the world EDIT- forgot to mention the amazing Mexican cuisine
@kurikuraconkuritas
6 жыл бұрын
you tube IKR? the cuisine has a soul of its own
@retiredshitposter1062
6 жыл бұрын
did you hear him say he wants to "preserve his culture".. I'm quite shocked I didn't know they had nazis in mexico.
@didaptgaming2750
6 жыл бұрын
you tube Writing a introduction for a crappy essay?
@arcadioflores8982
6 жыл бұрын
fyi we ar native American people america is actually more than one country it is two continents of these two are the united states central america greenland and south america and canada mexico is obviously includedwe we are nicantlaca indigenous to these continents our brothetr/sister tribes are the suix and cree,lacandon huichol the raramuri, zapotec,spanahua, inuit many tribes
@arcadioflores8982
6 жыл бұрын
and mexican food is really native American food
They are so dedicated! I hope they succeed
Great video. Im teaching my grade 8 students on monday about the Chinampas this video will be a good example to help them understand their importance.
I could sit and whatch this channel all day long. :)
@mardhiahmarzuki94
6 жыл бұрын
Martin Edelius same goes to me
@KarmaSkally
6 жыл бұрын
Same but it's 3:00 AM Xp
@jerof5497
6 жыл бұрын
ive done that
@kilometer2863
4 жыл бұрын
Your wish is granted.
Soy de mexico y estoy encantada de vivir aquí y me encantaría apollar a estos agricultores
@Romulo_aint_shyt
6 жыл бұрын
De que parte es?
I never knew this existed, this was amazing! !!
Thanks to the aztec for gave us an awesome ancient farming system
CAN WE BE IN MORE NEED OF THIS NOW! Ancient MX agricultural engineers developed the most genius, innovative method of producing fresh, organic food. Utilizing water management, sedimentary flows into the 5 lake systems of Teotihuacan to develop the chinapas. Want to feed & battle climate crisis clean up MX city of all plastic pollution, return to the Aztec ways of water reclamation, improve waste management & educate the poor.
This was so informative. I absolutely loved where you talked about how they worked and exactly what region of Mexico they were located in. Also that part about their history was a really nice touch.
Great and inspirational story, love to see my ppl love their culture and traditions and actually working to maintain them. They made smart decisions to go about it 👏 👏
It's so picturesque. Best of luck on your mission!
I learned about this in social studies before. I hope they don’t take these away. I was planning on visiting one when I am older....
Chinampas could provide sustainable agricultural revolutions for poor countries outside of Mexico
his name is lucio. “LETS BREAK IT DOWN”
love this channel
Amazing story. Thanks for the video.
I heard about chinampas a long time ago and thought they were so cool
Find hilarious that one farmer is called Noah and he works along with canals
@pinktulipsinthegarden
4 жыл бұрын
r/noahgettheboat Huehuehue
Thanks!
I can understand the Spanish, se hablan tan claramente y me parece muy dulce
Sup I love this channel
Good thing these were great news
Awesome.
Please add links in the description to the project and the restaurant
LUCIO WHEN DID YOU SWITCH FROM MUSIC WEAPONRY TO FLOATING FARMIN!?!
OH, OH, TIME TO ACCELERATE
God, I love my people who are like this!
0:07 after he's carrier as DJ and hockey player failed Lucio decided to quit overwatch and found job at a farm in Mexico he uses he's power to attack the criminals in the city!!
Lucio in the house!
LUCCCCIIIIIOOOOO
The word “Chinampas” is “derived from Nahuatl, meaning ‘surrounded by rushes’” (Carrasco)
Oh yeah good video Love you videos
Ooh, fun.
WOW
The chef could help them even more with dishes larger than a spoonful. 😅
When I first read the title, I thought their farm was *LITERALLY* floating P.S 10th comment
@FROSTEEY_
3 жыл бұрын
everybody gansta till the farm starts floating
Wow
They should grow wheat so he can make Luci'Os Anyone get the reference... No just me
@xaviermondragonjr3857
6 жыл бұрын
The Gray Coyote That's enough internet for today...
@nuance6631
6 жыл бұрын
BOOOOOOOSSSSSSTTTTTTTIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOO
@frankie8969
6 жыл бұрын
The Gray Coyote you ruined ow for me
@snail2871
6 жыл бұрын
Mr. Meeseeks how so?
@frankie8969
6 жыл бұрын
The Gray Coyote nah dude im jk, but i have lost my liking for it
Isn't this near the haunted doll island???
@alegarrido8504
5 жыл бұрын
nojaems is a really big puzzled place but surely it is, is the same region, just is needed to go there with a true tourist guide and finally you can pee on your pants
I wonder what type of animals live in the water. It's spoopy
@wangbural
6 жыл бұрын
aR0ttenBANANA96 axolotls
@Toomuchbullshitt
2 жыл бұрын
Aquatic insects, plenty of acocils (crawdads), frogs, axolotls, fishes
Where is the island of the dolls?
there going to make a giant video with ALOT of Mexican stuff.
Since when did overwatch got into this?
@sparklingboba1748
6 жыл бұрын
Juicy lemonzz Gaming LUCIOOOOO
@dk9131
6 жыл бұрын
SPEEED BOOOST
@kimjongun7015
6 жыл бұрын
get*
keep it alive!
hmm i'm hungry Great Big Story is the vegetable there good or nah.
AMP IT UUUUPPPP!!
That red dot on the top right is annoying
LUCIOOOOOOOOO gib me heals
0:12 Chef Looks like Brendon Urie
in my country it would be best opurtunity
OH LET'S BREAK IT DOOWN
This is literally like minecraft farming
Just because a Spanish solider thought the gardens were floating be cause of viewing from a distance over 500 years ago does not mean that actually float, which they do not...
Lucio-ohs
@leerman22
6 жыл бұрын
He needs to grow some wheaties.
*_HAYDAY_*
LUCIO ITS LUCIO
16 minutes and a few hundred views
I hope they stay afloat.
Their English makes me lit
Heya
Here before one hour yesss
LUCIO OH OHO OHOHOHOOHOHOHOHOH
@sosaaaa22
6 жыл бұрын
Stop.
This type of farming might repopulate the axolotls there
Anyone here from social studies class
potatoes
Lucio grew a beard. And got a reverse tan
lucio ahhhh your name is in one game
26 comment
NOT FIRST :D
6th comment here
I dont understand the lucio references, hes from brazil not mexico. Overwatch used to be fun until like 6 month's into release
The Overwatch comments didn't age well.
@pastelpurpledeathbed
2 жыл бұрын
@Ramen Lover uh, look at the comments? Lmao
@pastelpurpledeathbed
2 жыл бұрын
@Ramen Lover nah, I'm too lazy 😉
Please see Revelation 14:12 & 18:23, Please dont take the PCR test is alarming what peoiple have shown
First!
@jonah9298
6 жыл бұрын
Y do people even try to comment first, 90% u arent even first, u see no comments because theres probably 30 others entering comments and u dont know because ur page doesnt refresh every .5 seconds
@blackcatvibez990
6 жыл бұрын
?????????
@blackcatvibez990
6 жыл бұрын
Chill, my dear.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Indigenous farming>European farming.
He looks pretty white...
@darktrooperdalek7991
6 жыл бұрын
What we know as Mexicans today are typically the product of relationships between the white Spaniards, and the Mexican natives. Some of them are still one or the other, either way, he’s Mexican.
@moonkid3577
6 жыл бұрын
Not all mexicans are dark af
@Toomuchbullshitt
2 жыл бұрын
Not all Mexicans are brown skinned. Some are pale and show a lot of European complexion, others even have African ancestry, especially in some coastal areas.
India is best country in the world
@deeb3272
6 жыл бұрын
Chandravijay Agrawal yea solve your air pollution problems first.
@fourchan8225
6 жыл бұрын
patriot
@ChandravijayAgrawal
6 жыл бұрын
I am not patriot, i am just playing with your patriotism
@fourchan8225
6 жыл бұрын
Chandravijay Agrawal I'm not a patriot of any country.
@harpoii9201
6 жыл бұрын
Chandravijay Agrawal a country without a working toilet.
IMMIGRANTS!!!!!
@axelace1906
6 жыл бұрын
Voloy 😝
@moisantiago8633
6 жыл бұрын
Haha lil kid doesn't know what it's saying!
@nejuhn2314
6 жыл бұрын
Moy Santiago lol obvious joke people just get triggered to easily