Maize, modern corn, first emerged from the 8-12 kernel teosinte plant via human cultivation 9000+ years ago in the Balsas region of Southern Mexico. Throughout Mezoamerica varieties spread, taking a central role in the lives of the Olmec & Mayan civilizations.

Then, “Stuff Happened.”

Aug 15 2020: a ray of hope in a bizarre year for the huddled masses of Sioux Falls, Curb Corn appeared. 

Nearly killed in a senseless act of lawn-care, our hero survived to champion food insecurity after the 2020 inland derecho.

Raising over $1700 for food banks in Idaho, curb corn inspired t-shirts, songs, murals, and much fun on social media.

Following the saga of Curb Corn in Sioux Falls, a sighting of “Maze Incidentalis” was reported in South Broklyn, New York.

Standing 2′ tall, three bold stalks championed New York City’s struggling food banks, a sign hope in a time of need. Mulched on Yom Kippur 2020, many new sites of Curb Corn, and other “Curb Produce” have been spotted nearby, continuing the Curb Corn saga.

Supervised by Met Council, funds donated to Curb Corn: Brooklyn through Custom Ink will be distributed to food banks in New York.