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What are the major agricultural products broadly grouped into?
What are the major agricultural products broadly grouped into?
- Foods, fibers, fuels, and raw materials (correct)
- Grains, poultry, and fish
- Fruits, vegetables, and meat
- Cereals, dairy, and oils
What is the goal of industrialized agriculture?
What is the goal of industrialized agriculture?
- To increase crop yield (correct)
- To practice sustainable farming
- To produce food for a family
- To cultivate plants and rear livestock
What is the primary focus of subsistence agriculture?
What is the primary focus of subsistence agriculture?
- To increase crop yield
- To produce food for a family (correct)
- To rear livestock for sale
- To industrialize farming techniques
In which type of agriculture are large quantities of livestock produced through industrialized techniques for sale?
In which type of agriculture are large quantities of livestock produced through industrialized techniques for sale?
What percentage of the world's workers are employed in agriculture?
What percentage of the world's workers are employed in agriculture?
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Agricultural Product Groups
Agricultural Product Groups
Foods, fibers, fuels, and raw materials.
Goal of Industrialized Agriculture
Goal of Industrialized Agriculture
To increase the amount of crops produced per unit of land.
Primary Focus of Subsistence Agriculture
Primary Focus of Subsistence Agriculture
To produce enough food to feed oneself and one's family.
Commercial Agriculture definition
Commercial Agriculture definition
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Global Agricultural Employment
Global Agricultural Employment
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Study Notes
Agricultural Products and Practices
- Agricultural products are broadly grouped into food crops, cash crops, and livestock products
Industrialized Agriculture
- The goal of industrialized agriculture is to maximize crop yields and profits through the use of technology, machinery, and fossil fuels
Subsistence Agriculture
- The primary focus of subsistence agriculture is to produce food for local consumption, with an emphasis on self-sufficiency and sustainability
Industrial Livestock Production
- In industrial agriculture, large quantities of livestock are produced through industrialized techniques for sale
Agriculture and Employment
- Approximately 30% of the world's workers are employed in agriculture
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