Which crops are grown for food on small farms in Guatemala’s highlands?

In the highlands of Guatemala, traditional peasant agriculture on small farms—often referred to as milpas—is primarily focused on the production of three staple crops for domestic consumption: corn (maize), beans, and squash.1

While these remain the traditional staples, many small farmers have increasingly shifted toward producing nontraditional commodities, such as various fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants, to supply both export markets and growing urban centers within the country.1