The practice of growing corn (maize) as a staple crop for agricultural purposes.
Related terms
Subsistence Agriculture: Subsistence agriculture refers to farming practices that primarily focus on producing enough food to meet the needs of oneself and one's family.
Cash Crop: A cash crop is an agricultural product grown specifically for sale rather than personal consumption.
Intensive Agriculture: Intensive agriculture involves maximizing production by using large amounts of labor and capital relative to land area.