Based on the setting of "The Lottery," what conclusions can a reader draw about what the majority of townspeople most likely do for a living?

The story describes a small rural community, and the lottery is connected to the yearly harvest. The townspeople discuss planting and farming, suggesting that agriculture is a common livelihood. Therefore, most likely they farm and raise crops, rather than commute to offices or work in a mine.

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