The development of food production has undergone a series of changes, starting with hunting and gathering; moving through labor-intensive, small-scale agriculture; and moving on to and organic farming in the present day.

large-scale commercial agriculture

Explanation:

The development of food production has undergone a series of changes, starting with hunting and gathering; moving through labor-intensive, small-scale agriculture; and moving on to large-scale commercial agriculture and organic farming in the present day.

The agricultural practices of the early men centered mainly on hunting of animal and the gathering of fruits for consumption, this trend moved on to small scale labour intensive farming which was mainly at the household level. However, in recent times, farming has moved to large scale, mechanized system which in involves the production of agricultural produce in large scale with the use chemicals and modern inputs. Recently, with the claim that naturally grown foods are more healthy, advanced countries like the US and Europe are encouraging organic agriculture though produce from organic farming are premium and attract higher prices.