History
Let's begin with a look at the history of corn
Let's begin with a look at the history of corn
Learn the roots of 4-H: Corn clubs
Learn the roots of 4-H: Corn clubs
For 7000 years, corn has been an important agricultural crop, for food, fuel and fiber. Early people of Central America, Native Americans and early European settlers were thrifty and found ways to make use of everything available to them. Corn and corn by-products were often used to make a variety of items. Try out this activity using corn husks. Add scraps of fabric, string, or other woven materials to personalize and then share a photo of your friend below.
Corn husk friends
Corn husk friends
Try making a corn husk friend. Use the silk for the hair.
Historic Recipes to practice with your family
Historic Recipes to practice with your family
From: The Corn Cook Book,1907.
humans have selected corn qualities like ear size, texture, and taste to produce the corn we enjoy today
humans have selected corn qualities like ear size, texture, and taste to produce the corn we enjoy today