1.4 Comparison: Foraging and Farming

agrarian

related to farming or agriculture, typically referring to societies or economies primarily based on agriculture

domesticate

to train and breed animals or plants for human use and benefit

farming

the practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock for sustenance and economic purposes

foraging

the act of searching for and gathering wild food resources, such as fruits, nuts, and edible plants, rather than cultivating them

pastoralist

a person or group who depends on the raising and herding of livestock for their livelihood, often moving seasonally to find grazing land

surplus

an excess of agricultural produce or resources beyond what is necessary for immediate consumption, allowing for trade and storage