subsistence farmers

plural of subsistence farmer

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growers
Noun
  • Now some are calling for the government to buy farmland from willing growers and leave that land dry.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • These rulings are set to create a clearer framework for businesses and growers.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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“Subsistence farmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence%20farmers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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