Since I was working in the position of a elementary school educational assistant for eight years I had the opportunity to educate a little at lunch. As I went around I would point out to each kid the thing that was the best in their lunch bag or tray.
Oooo good choice on the broccoli
Nice meat and cheese rolll up
Etc
So the study from the 1980’s seems to conclude that agriculture was forced by lack of game and/or population pressure. The speaker I found on youtube proposes that the controling influence was addiction built into humans, not environmental factors. He may be right.
At most Paleolithic digs, the Cuisinart is usually found right between the microwave and the fridge! 