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What is the primary goal of subsistence agriculturalists?
To meet the needs of themselves and their families
How do subsistence farmers make planting decisions?
Based on the family's needs for the coming year
How does Tony Waters define 'subsistence peasants'?
People who grow what they eat and build their own houses
What is the role of trade for most subsistence farmers today?
To obtain goods, not to generate income for food
What is the typical purpose of the goods obtained through trade by subsistence farmers?
They are typically not necessary for survival
Test your knowledge of subsistence agriculture with this quiz. Explore the unique characteristics of smallholder farming, self-sufficiency, and local production. Learn about the priorities of subsistence agriculturalists and their impact on the farming practices.
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