Everyone living on the planet must eat to stay alive- and that has been the case since the very first humans appeared. Exactly how we obtain the food we need has been one of the major issues of humanity. Though early humans were hunter/gatherers, that largely ended with the neolithic period. Today, most food – both animal and plant based – consumed by humans is produced by those who cultivate crops or raise animals for consumption. This process is called agriculture. Origins of Agriculture During their first million years on Earth, humans lived in small, nomadic bands. They obtained food by following wild animal herds to get meat and gathering plants from nature along the way. This was common during the neolithic period that lasted until some 10,000 years ago. This type of hunting/gathering was easier in tropical climates than temperate ones, since herds of animals did not travel long […]
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