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Recent Examples of farmwork
The Cultural Revolution then saw universities closed or radically repurposed, graduate training halted, and many scientists exiled to the countryside for farmwork.
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Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farmwork
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Nearly 70% of the planet’s ecoregions have already lost more than 50% of their natural areas, mostly to farming, the report said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Iran can achieve that by abandoning water-hungry crops, shifting to smart farming, conserving every drop, and reviving flood-management techniques Iranians once mastered to recharge depleted aquifers.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, timing it right with freezing conditions is key to getting the most benefits, according to gardening experts.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Those planning to turn over garden beds and fields in the late fall, plant spring bulbs and cover crops, the lower temperatures in many areas will provide a comfortable time to do the hard work needed to get things ready for next year's gardening season.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Changing worldwide diets alone could lead to a 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, because the production of meat, particularly red meat, requires releasing a lot of planet-warming gases, researchers concluded.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sasha Hupka Arizona is emerging as a hub for technology startups in fields like agriculture, real estate and health care.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Even the nutritional character of the soil could be altered because of the influx of sediment deposits and underground water contamination, throwing up other obstacles for cultivation later on.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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Poppy cultivation and fentanyl production in Myanmar have surged, contributing to the devastating opioid epidemic in the United States.—
Dan Swift,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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Markis Hill is a Johnson County, Kansas State University Extension horticulture agent.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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Nickie Munroe, an environmental horticulture agent with the University of Florida, loves them for the multiple benefits.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Climate-smart agriculture techniques, such as conservation tillage and agroforestry, also help maintain soil fertility and ensure stable yields despite climate variability, which is crucial for consistent child nutrition.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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These efforts involve reducing chemical inputs, minimizing tillage and improving soil health, cornerstones of the industry’s push toward a more sustainable future.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
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“Farmwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmwork. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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