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An engineer in Bolivia is reviving an ancestral, nutritious grain for the 21st century

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An Indigenous woman in Bolivia has earned international recognition for her work in the production, transformation and commercialization of cañahua, a resilient crop and nutritious grain with the potential to reach international markets.

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Women are making Bolivia a destination for foodies

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