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Recent Examples of pastoralism
Rather than being constantly on the move, traditional Maasai pastoralism has been more about strategic relocation.
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Christine Ro, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
For her, this discovery adds to the evidence that nomadic dairy pastoralism has sustained Mongolians for thousands of years.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
Jason King, the dean of the USC Thornton School of Music, says that the lyrics of the song, which are about the life cycle of a flower, evoke pastoralism and nostalgia, which contributes to its appeal.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 17 May 2024
Some scientists, however, say there’s no environmental reason to turn away from pastoralism.
—Michael Benanav, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2024
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Christine Ro, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
For her, this discovery adds to the evidence that nomadic dairy pastoralism has sustained Mongolians for thousands of years.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
Jason King, the dean of the USC Thornton School of Music, says that the lyrics of the song, which are about the life cycle of a flower, evoke pastoralism and nostalgia, which contributes to its appeal.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 17 May 2024
Some scientists, however, say there’s no environmental reason to turn away from pastoralism.
—Michael Benanav, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastoralism
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Specifically, for farmers who adopt precision agriculture as part of conservation practices, particularly through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), they will be reimbursed for 90% of the cost.—
Anthony Pahnke,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The vote was a win for residents who wanted to preserve local agriculture and slow the spread of distribution centers, but a loss for those who supported the prospect of new jobs and tax revenue.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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What began as a space that grows produce, started by founder Stephen Yorba, has turned into a place that hosts a weekly farmers market, offers bilingual yoga classes that make wellness accessible and provides educational programs that equip college students with farming skills.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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The book explores the intricacies of farming weed and extracting THC oils as well as California’s drug laws.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Originally introduced from the African continent for erosion control and as livestock forage, now this species is imperiling Arizona’s beloved saguaro cactuses, palo verde and summer wildflowers, transforming swaths of the Sonoran Desert into a grassland monoculture.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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These days, thanks to a desire to shop more sustainably, a pushback on the monoculture, and tightening purse strings due to the rising cost of living, estate sales are edging their way into the mainstream.—
Zoey Goto,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Pastoralism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastoralism. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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