as in agriculture
the science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock
since an ancestor settled there in the 19th century, farming has been the only occupation for six generations of the family
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as in agricultural
engaged in or concerned with agriculture
years of drought had a devastating impact on the region's farming communities
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as in cultivating
to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on
we're planning on farming 50 acres the first year
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Recent Examples of farming
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 24 Feb. 2025
Toronto’s Lift Expo showcased over 200 exhibitors, from tech innovators to sustainable cannabis farming pioneers, drawing industry leaders and enthusiasts alike.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
All the while, higher temperatures have already cut into the productivity of farming in the U.S., according to a 2021 study in the journal Nature Climate Change, and crop yields are widely forecast to decrease as temperatures get hotter, cutting into farmers’ livelihoods.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 21 Feb. 2025
Click here to buy Vita Coco Not only is Vita Coco a tasty and hydrating drink, but the company is committed to responsible sourcing through its Vita Coco Project, which helps support coconut farming communities all over the world.
—Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This method of farming reduces pollution in the soil and water.7
What Do Grass-Fed vs. Organic Labels Mean?
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 24 Feb. 2025
Toronto’s Lift Expo showcased over 200 exhibitors, from tech innovators to sustainable cannabis farming pioneers, drawing industry leaders and enthusiasts alike.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
All the while, higher temperatures have already cut into the productivity of farming in the U.S., according to a 2021 study in the journal Nature Climate Change, and crop yields are widely forecast to decrease as temperatures get hotter, cutting into farmers’ livelihoods.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 21 Feb. 2025
Click here to buy Vita Coco Not only is Vita Coco a tasty and hydrating drink, but the company is committed to responsible sourcing through its Vita Coco Project, which helps support coconut farming communities all over the world.
—Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farming
Noun
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The King is known to be a supporter of sustainable agriculture.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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And industries that rely on younger people, including construction and agriculture, are in need of staff.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Travelers are required to declare all agricultural products to CBP officers and agriculture specialists or face fines of up to $10,000.—
Jennifer Hauser,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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House Bill 297 would create a year-round agricultural guest worker program — for which there is no current federal equivalent.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In any event, this is a green light to start cultivating your seeds of intention and manifesting toward a bigger vision.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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At the time, the island was still an agrarian place, where farmers tended rice paddies and raised water buffalos, but the possibility of war was manifest in the landscape.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Federalists dreamed of a commercial colossus rivaling the empires of Europe, whereas the Republicans imagined a simple, agrarian republic of yeoman farmers defended by citizen militias, with no need for a federal military academy.—
Ryan Shaw / Made by History,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Farming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farming. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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