farmed

Definition of farmednext
past tense of farm
as in cultivated
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 farmed Advertisement For me, a son of the American Southwest, where my family has farmed and ranched for over 400 years, this is personal. Ken Salazar, Time, 20 July 2026 And sometime before the Forest Stewardship Council started certifying responsible woodland harvesting in 1993, company founder Jack Stoughton apparently had the environmental foresight to source paper from mills that farmed their own trees. Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026 Ronco Bertolo is a brand-new apartment-style B&B tucked into the Bolognese Apennines near Loiano, run by a woman whose family has farmed the property for three centuries. Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 As Rayan began screaming, al-Ajeen, whose family has long farmed in the area, picked up his son and began walking again. Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 30 June 2026 Family owned and sustainably farmed, Paradigm’s 2024 rosé also marks the final vintage made by legendary Napa winemaker Heidi Barrett. Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 The nets, for the most part, stay out consistently, says Roos, though they are checked regularly, every few days, which prevents not only the algae problem that plagues farmed fish, but also fishermen, as well. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026 The family’s Finca El Bosque is one of their premier plots—it was planted in 1973 and is currently farmed using only organic methods. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 The house and gardens are open to the public, with much of the land farmed either by the estate itself or tenants. ABC News, 25 June 2026
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  • That rich history, cultivated over centuries of acting as a port and hub of cultural exchange, is visible throughout the city, much of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Across their four albums, the group has cultivated a rabid fan base dedicated to their brand of experimental rock.
    Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
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  • Given how easily they are raised and harvested with fewer resources than are needed for more traditional livestock, insects present an effective way to combat climate change.
    Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • To the chef, mango can behave like several different ingredients depending on when it’s harvested and how it’s treated.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
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  • As of April the Four Seasons Hotels and Residences has officially planted its flag in Cartagena, and its debut is a beaut.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
  • Beasley, ever the showman, actually planted a kiss on KU forward Carlton Bragg’s cheek as the Cats enjoyed every moment of Tuesday’s rout.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

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“Farmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmed. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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