Definition of agriculturalnext
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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Recent Examples of agricultural Take Root Bio and Heriot-Watt are investigating whether similar techniques could be applied to other food and agricultural by-products, including waste from fruit and vegetable processing. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026 Rules should be based on the THC content, while giving hemp farmers and agricultural experts a seat at the table. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026 Parcels of agricultural land surrounded on a certain percentage of their borders by homes, businesses, highways or land zoned for future development can apply for the designation. — Nico Rivero, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 But the developing countries where those products are grown are likely to face the largest impacts, said Christopher Barrett, who teaches food and agricultural economics at Cornell University. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for agricultural
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agrarian
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  • The prolific and acclaimed writer and activist used his liberal beliefs and his agrarian roots in Kentucky to craft novels, poems and essays connecting the natural world to humankind.
    — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Herb and vegetable gardens, fruit trees, wine grapes and beehives add an agrarian dimension.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Agricultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agricultural. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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