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 Pennsylvania contributed $4 million to the project, which seeks to establish the state as a leader in sustainable farming and empower a new generation of agricultural professionals. Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 When states lose the authority to set their own food safety and agricultural standards, consumers and small farmers pay the price. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 The state offers additional education and resources through UConn Extension to help farmers understand the rule and maintain good agricultural practices. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 The suit, backed by former Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo, alleges the project would destroy 940 acres of prime agricultural land and add roughly 25,000 residents to the Natomas basin in violation of state environmental law. Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for agricultural
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agrarian
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  • Among Hamilton’s many enemies was Thomas Jefferson, who preferred that America remain an agrarian society unsullied by finance and commerce.
    Owen Lamont, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • Restaurant Pearl Morissette—a 42-acre biodynamic farm with an agrarian-centric tasting menu—was just awarded its second Michelin Star, and sits at North America’s third best restaurant.
    Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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“Agricultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agricultural. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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