What did New France profit from while English grew cash crops?

New France primarily profited from fur trading, particularly in beaver pelts, which were highly sought after in Europe for making hats and clothing. The French established extensive trading networks with Indigenous peoples, exchanging European goods for furs. In contrast, while the English focused on cash crops like tobacco and cotton, New France's economy was more centered on resource extraction and trade. This difference in economic focus significantly shaped the development and settlement patterns of both colonies.