Food Production in AP Biology

Definition

Food production refers to all processes involved in growing crops and raising livestock for human consumption. It includes everything from planting seeds to harvesting crops or slaughtering animals for meat.

Related terms

Agriculture:

The practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for growing crops and rearing animals for food, wool, medicinal plants etc.

Sustainable farming: A method of farming that focuses on producing food without harming the environment or depleting resources.

Organic farming: A system of agriculture that relies on natural processes rather than synthetic inputs such as pesticides and fertilizers.