
Primary Activities
Primary activities are the economic tasks involved in collecting natural resources directly from the Earth. These include agriculture (farming), fishing, mining (extracting minerals and ores), forestry (cutting and managing forests), and hunting. These activities provide the raw materials needed for other industries to create products and services. Think of them as the foundation of the economy, supplying the essential inputs before manufacturing, processing, or selling can occur. They are vital for meeting basic human needs and supporting many other sectors in the economy.