as in agrarian
engaged in or concerned with agriculture
he grew up in an agricultural community and farming was still in his blood
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These programs also encourage adopting agricultural conservation practices like planting cover crops, eliminating harmful tilling and reducing fertilizer and pesticide use.
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
When agricultural run-off enters the ocean, for instance, pesticides and artificial fertilizers have caused toxic algae blooms, posing problems for fisheries and public health.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 6 Dec. 2024
Color and race Williams never expected to find herself in such a deep rabbit hole over Carver’s history — after all, the scientist was best known for his work with agricultural crops.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Among those are new qualifications for items ranging from food and agricultural projects to media.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
When agricultural run-off enters the ocean, for instance, pesticides and artificial fertilizers have caused toxic algae blooms, posing problems for fisheries and public health.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 6 Dec. 2024
Color and race Williams never expected to find herself in such a deep rabbit hole over Carver’s history — after all, the scientist was best known for his work with agricultural crops.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Among those are new qualifications for items ranging from food and agricultural projects to media.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Agricultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agricultural. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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