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What does it mean to say that horticulture is a mixed subsistence strategy?
 
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How is agriculture different from horticulture?
 
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Answer to Question 1

It means that they grow several different crops and also hunt, fish, or raise some domestic animals.

Answer to Question 2

It involves more complex forms of water and soil control and also use of the plow and draft animals.



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