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shifting cultivation
farming involving moving planting from one field to another, clearing the land by burning the vegetation.
pastoral nomadism
the movement of herds of animals to different pastures within a territory
plantation farming
large commercial farming specializing in one crop; crops for sale in developed countries
Mixed Crop/Livestock Farming
an integrated system where the crops grown are used to feed the livestock on the same farm
grain farming
growing of grains, primarily what, for the consumption of people
market gardening
growing of fruits and vegetables, primarily for the purpose of freezing and canning
dairy farming
raising cattle for the purpose of harvesting milk
mediterranean agriculture
agriculture practiced in regions with hot dry summers and mild winters, narrow valleys, and simple vegetation systems.
livestock ranching
the commercial grazing of animals confined to a specific area
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