What Are the Three Sister Foods? The Ancient Indigenous Agricultural Method
                                
                                
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                                Originating in North America over 3,000 years ago, the three sister foods—corn, beans, and squash—represent an ancient indigenous agricultural method where the plants help each other grow symbiotically. This practice was developed by Native American communities to create a self-sustaining and nutrient-rich food system.