Definition of farmsteadnext
as in farm
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock many of the area's proud, old farmsteads have been bulldozed by developers to make way for condominiums

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Recent Examples of farmstead During the tour, Hakenah Hulitt proudly showed off the first portion of land, now robust with growing produce, where the farmstead started. Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Settlements and farmsteads spread across the state, and each year the timbermen marched deeper into the woods. Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 One of the latest additions to the property is Soetmelksvlei, an interactive 1890s Cape-style farmstead that’s designed to be an immersive experience for guests. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Also part of that brief is Clara Ostrander, who had hoped a solar project would help protect two farmsteads in Milan Township that have been in her family for over 150 years. Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmstead
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  • The region is growing like kudzu and straining the supply of resources essential to operating server farms — things such as water, electricity, labor and inexpensive land.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Angie lived on the family farm, just down the hill from their aunts’ and grandmother’s place, where Birdie was staying.
    Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • From scenic tours of national parks to intimate ranch experiences, this is your opportunity to embrace the rugged charm, raw beauty, and unforgettable adventure of the American West.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • With fewer than 30 students, Deep Springs combines rigorous academics with mandatory labor on a working cattle ranch and student self-governance.
    Scott White, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Farmstead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmstead. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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