A subsistence farm, sometimes also referred to as a self-sufficient farm, is a farm that primarily produces food for consumption by the farmer and their family. Other synonyms for subsistence farms include sustenance farming, traditional farming, and homestead farming. Such farms usually rely on low-input agriculture techniques, such as manual labor and natural fertilizers, and often lack modern technologies. They are prevalent in developing countries where people rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. Some may view subsistence farming as a way to preserve traditional practices and promote self-sufficiency, while others may see it as an unsustainable practice that leads to poverty and food insecurity.