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
The Beacon Farmers’ Market, held on Sundays year-round, features the wares of farmers, food vendors and artisans from across the Hudson Valley.
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Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
His advocacy group, Advancing American Freedom, launched an ad campaign Monday pushing back on the tariffs as harmful for American farmers and consumers.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Continue reading … OPINION BROOKE LESLIE ROLLINS – American farmers have a voice in Washington again.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In one of the most fertile regions in the country, famous for its apples and other produce, farmers could no longer sell their goods to other regions.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Unlike sewer or factory operators that release wastewater through pipes, the state doesn’t hold most farmers and developers to strict limits on the nitrogen- and phosphorus-laced water that rolls off and sinks below their properties.
—Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
Developers and farmers have transformed tens of thousands of acres into subdivisions, ranches and shopping plazas over the last four decades.
—Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
But our farmers are gonna have a field day right now.
—Time Staff, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Gas station owners, grocers, farmers and mom-and-pop retailers will all have to weigh passing on higher utility costs to customers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
His advocacy group, Advancing American Freedom, launched an ad campaign Monday pushing back on the tariffs as harmful for American farmers and consumers.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Continue reading … OPINION BROOKE LESLIE ROLLINS – American farmers have a voice in Washington again.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In one of the most fertile regions in the country, famous for its apples and other produce, farmers could no longer sell their goods to other regions.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Unlike sewer or factory operators that release wastewater through pipes, the state doesn’t hold most farmers and developers to strict limits on the nitrogen- and phosphorus-laced water that rolls off and sinks below their properties.
—Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
Developers and farmers have transformed tens of thousands of acres into subdivisions, ranches and shopping plazas over the last four decades.
—Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
But our farmers are gonna have a field day right now.
—Time Staff, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Gas station owners, grocers, farmers and mom-and-pop retailers will all have to weigh passing on higher utility costs to customers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farmers
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More than 70 medical marijuana businesses, including cultivators, processors, dispensaries and safety compliance facilities will initially be authorized to open in the commonwealth, French said.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Nov. 2024
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This is for soil-only cultivators who never use chemicals, among other requirements.—
Lindsey Bartlett,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2024
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Flamingo Estate is Richard Christiansen‘s home and garden, but also a collection of farmers and growers employing regenerative practices.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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These changes allow the growers to improve farm efficiency, soil health and access to premium markets, leading to environmental and economic progress.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Farmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmers. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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