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Puente a la Salud Comunitaria (Puente) promotes the indigenous grain amaranth as a way to improve life in rural communities in Mexico.

Amaranth is a natural and sustainable solution to many of the health problems faced in developing countries.

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Recent News

The LEISA (Low External Input and Sustainable Agriculture) magazine chose to feature Puente in their September 2007 edition. Read the article.

PRESS RELEASE

July 29, 2008:
Local farmers celebrating amaranth and reviving “ancient Mexico” in Oaxaca
   
   

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Meet Ezequiel

As a father of seven, farmer Ezequiel Lopez works hard to meet his family's basic needs. Read more about how amaranth is helping him do this.

Puente at Clinton Global Initiative

Puente was recently invited to speak at the Clinton Global Initiative.

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