subsistence farming
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Its agro-ecological diversity is critical for subsistence farming and staple food crops, such as avocados, cassava and maize, as well as export products like cocoa, coffee, bananas and cotton.
From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025
Time to Google “What is subsistence farming and how do I start doing it in my yard?”
From Slate • May 27, 2025
The change forced many Mexican farmers to shift to subsistence farming or to take up seasonal work far from their homes.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025
“It was like subsistence farming — we were living hand to mouth,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2023
We’re also trying to keep open the agricultural extension program, training former rubber workers to subsistence farming.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
