For decades, flavorful and rich produce and meat would end up on the dinner table after being tended to and closely monitored in the local farms. Farming was not associated with commercialization and sparked images of rows of vegetables. Today, agriculture occurs on a much larger scale. Agriculture businesses grow food to distribute in mass quantities and at all points throughout the year - regardless of the food’s peak season. Additionally, agriculture now includes dairy and livestock among other characteristics. Agriculture at the most basic level is incredibly important for a number of reasons. Raw Materials Many raw materials depend directly on agriculture. Leading industries that use materials like cotton, sugar, tobacco, and oils are dependent on agriculture. Jobs Agriculture not only creates jobs for the farmers, it also provides jobs for the truck drivers who transport the produce to the store, grocery store employees who sell the goods, restaurant em...
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