as in cultivators
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
a young farmer whose family has been growing wheat for many generations
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Recent Examples of farmers
And Mendoza, who up until then had only brought over a few smaller batches of workers for other farmers, got to work on sourcing 300 of them for King.
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ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
Food companies are learning to build flexibility into their operations, farmers are diversifying their markets and input sources, and restaurants are redesigning menus around supply chain reliability rather than just cost and taste.
—Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Planet Harvest was founded to create this secondary market and connect farmers directly with food companies and retailers to create sustainable, scalable solutions that reduce waste, expand access to nourishing food, and set the global standard in whole harvest sourcing.
—Ivanka Trump, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Neighbors lined up against the farmers’ solar project, putting the county commission in a position of choosing between private property rights and what neighbors think is best.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
With depleting foreign exchange reserves, some businesses have been forced to close as entrepreneurs and farmers turn to the black market in search of hard currency.
—Charles Pensulo, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Our farmers have been affected by … China no longer buying soybeans.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Other farmers and roasters in Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines are now selling the beans, and some barista competitors have gone on to win awards with brews made from it.
—Alex Mayyasi, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2025
Shop The Farmers Market Held every Sunday in Siesta Village, the Siesta Key Farmers’ Market brings together the town’s best makers, farmers, and small businesses, along with lots of locals.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
Food companies are learning to build flexibility into their operations, farmers are diversifying their markets and input sources, and restaurants are redesigning menus around supply chain reliability rather than just cost and taste.
—Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Planet Harvest was founded to create this secondary market and connect farmers directly with food companies and retailers to create sustainable, scalable solutions that reduce waste, expand access to nourishing food, and set the global standard in whole harvest sourcing.
—Ivanka Trump, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Neighbors lined up against the farmers’ solar project, putting the county commission in a position of choosing between private property rights and what neighbors think is best.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
With depleting foreign exchange reserves, some businesses have been forced to close as entrepreneurs and farmers turn to the black market in search of hard currency.
—Charles Pensulo, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Our farmers have been affected by … China no longer buying soybeans.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Other farmers and roasters in Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines are now selling the beans, and some barista competitors have gone on to win awards with brews made from it.
—Alex Mayyasi, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2025
Shop The Farmers Market Held every Sunday in Siesta Village, the Siesta Key Farmers’ Market brings together the town’s best makers, farmers, and small businesses, along with lots of locals.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farmers
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The island is home to the Shompen, an indigenous people numbering between 200 and 400, who shun contact with outsiders and are among the last hunters, gatherers, and cultivators.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Legacy cultivators often use heritage brands to root themselves in cannabis history and culture.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, there is an aphid species that singles out crape myrtle as a host, and this, ironically enough, has proven to be a boon to pecan growers.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Best Heirloom Mums to Plant Harmony Harvest works with a network of growers across the country in hopes of producing enough heirloom mums to compete in the global flower market.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Farmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmers. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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