Asked by santi

Click to review the online content. Then answer the question(s) below, using complete sentences. Scroll down to view additional questions.
Online Content: Site 1

Explain the difference between subsistence and commercial agriculture.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Subsistence agriculture is the production of food primarily for the farmer’s own family or local community, using relatively small plots, simple tools or manual labor, and little surplus for sale. Commercial agriculture is the production of crops and livestock for sale on regional, national, or global markets, typically on larger farms that use mechanization, chemical inputs, and specialized crops to maximize profit and yield. In short, subsistence farming is oriented toward subsistence and local needs, while commercial farming is market-driven and profit-oriented.