Feedback from the ARCTT meeting

 Today at 3pm, a zoom meeting was arranged with persons at ARCTT.

Upon presenting a brief scope of my project, these were the remarks made of which I will further look into

-Re-evaluating the area of land assigned to corn cultivation. Corn is a crop with a high yield for its small size. As such, 2 acres for a corn farm may be pricy and out of reach for rural farmers.

-Researching other varieties of corn. Many hybrids are constantly being developed each with its own favourable characteristics. By researching a plethora of corn species, the right one can be chosen that is suitable for its uses. For example, some corn varieties give a better end result for corn tortillas as compared to others.

-Considering cross-pollination

Overall, I am very grateful for this opportunity to speak and discuss my ideas with persons that are well educated in the field. Their feedback and comments were greatly valued. 

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