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 Mushrooms are one of the most valuable crops produced in Santa Clara County, and part of the local agricultural economy. Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Taylor Farms, the agricultural giant whose lettuce has been linked to the deadly cyclospora outbreak, is recalling several prepared products made with jalapeños amid a salmonella outbreak linked to the peppers. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Community solar projects create local jobs, generate tax revenue, support workforce development and create new opportunities for agricultural businesses, all while providing affordable energy options for households. Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 Rising temperatures as a result of climate change are creating more challenges for the agricultural community. Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for agricultural
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  • Windfall Farms is known for its sustainable local agriculture and celebration of equestrian, ranch and agrarian lifestyles.
    Libbey Hanson, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • 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

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“Agricultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agricultural. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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