Agricultural labor
Definition
Agricultural labor involves all the tasks related to farming and cultivating crops or raising livestock.
Analogy
Think of agricultural labor as being like tending to a garden. It includes planting seeds, watering plants, harvesting produce, and taking care of animals. Just like how a gardener works hard to ensure the plants grow well, agricultural labor requires dedication and effort.
Related terms
Subsistence farming: This term refers to farming primarily for personal consumption rather than commercial purposes.
Crop rotation: This practice involves changing the type of crops grown in a specific area over time to maintain soil fertility.
Agribusiness: This term describes large-scale farming operations that focus on profit generation through commercial agriculture practices.
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