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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Run by the international Caravane Earth Foundation, this agricultural initiative has brought together global experts to research farming methodologies that combine traditional practices with innovation.—Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026 The setting is an isolated 17th century farming community in the wake of the Thirty Years’ War, but the specificity of the location and the period is a loose, general one.—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026 The grassroots group has sponsored educational forums on water conservation, waste management, worm farming, composting, electrification of houses along with renewable energy.—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026 For some, the financial pressure has become too much, forcing them to leave farming altogether.—Joe Dymek, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farming