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
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
But Marissa Lange, the fifth generation of a California farming family, is used to challenges, and adjusting strategies to meet changing business conditions.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
In addition to farming, Angelini does outreach with schools, libraries and colleges and had taught with the Cornell Small Farms Program for over a decade.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
Incentives such as tax breaks, subsidies, and grants for agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and climate-resilient farming are essential and can be tailored to create models that can benefit both the economy and the environment.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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This meant there was not a single nomination for ratings smash Clarkson’s Farm, which is adored by viewers and has helped put farming issues on the news agenda.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
But Marissa Lange, the fifth generation of a California farming family, is used to challenges, and adjusting strategies to meet changing business conditions.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
In addition to farming, Angelini does outreach with schools, libraries and colleges and had taught with the Cornell Small Farms Program for over a decade.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
Incentives such as tax breaks, subsidies, and grants for agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and climate-resilient farming are essential and can be tailored to create models that can benefit both the economy and the environment.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farming
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Funds focused on agriculture, sustainable livelihoods, women leadership and development, military training and education, and programs to strengthen the private sector, along with, curiously, just over $11 million to support nonproliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.—
Mara Kardas-Nelson,
The Dial,
8 Apr. 2025
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The 17-day event will also feature food, carnival rides and agriculture competitions.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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This powerful incentive structure catalyzed the growth of several major U.S. industries, including California’s agricultural and tech sectors, and Texas’s cattle and energy infrastructure.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In that same vein, if countries retaliate with their own tariffs — as France and Canada are already vowing to do — American cars and agricultural products will be shut out of foreign markets.—
Saul Mangel,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
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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
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The descendants of those celebrations, listed below in chronological order for the year, honor agrarian histories and promote unique regional foods, with pop concerts, giant anthropomorphic vegetables, and eating contests.—
Naomi Tomky,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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At the turn of the 20th century, America experienced social disruption, the result of a shift from a rural agrarian economy to an urban industrial economy.—
Dennis M. Powell,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Farming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farming. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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