as in cultivator
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
a young farmer whose family has been growing wheat for many generations
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Recent Examples of farmer
Participants in those sessions included farmers market managers, urban farmers, developers and retailers, amongst other stakeholders, according to Mendoza.
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Their company is a frequent target of French farmers who accuse it of not paying enough for raw milk.
—Tara Patel, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Who needs bulletin board material for the Seahawks when a starting wide receiver is providing an unprompted defense of farmers?
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
When dairy farmers sell milk, they are generally paid not by volume—milk is mostly water, after all—but by the weight of its solid components, primarily fat and protein.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Their company is a frequent target of French farmers who accuse it of not paying enough for raw milk.
—Tara Patel, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Who needs bulletin board material for the Seahawks when a starting wide receiver is providing an unprompted defense of farmers?
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
When dairy farmers sell milk, they are generally paid not by volume—milk is mostly water, after all—but by the weight of its solid components, primarily fat and protein.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farmer
cultivator
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Several defendants are members of the Ohio Cannabis Coalition, a marijuana trade association representing cultivators, dispensaries, processors and testing labs.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Breeder-educator James Loud brings yet another angle, centering on genetics literacy, breeder certification and transparent breeding practices that appeal to both hobbyists and more experienced cultivators.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Farmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmer. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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