Subsistence farming

Definition

Subsistence farming is a type of agriculture where farmers grow food primarily to feed themselves and their families, with little to no surplus for trade. This form of farming focuses on self-sufficiency rather than the production of goods for the market.

Related terms

Agriculture: The science, art, and practice of cultivating plants and livestock.

Economic Systems: A system of production, resource allocation, exchange, and distribution of goods and services within a society or a given geographic area.

Sustainability: The ability to maintain certain processes or states indefinitely, often applied to farming practices that support long-term ecological balance