growers

plural of grower

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Recent Examples of growers That said, Ford notes that many growers remove the flower stalk early, allowing the plant to direct more energy toward trap growth, as blooming requires a significant amount of energy. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026 Haubert, whose district includes unincorporated parts of the county, has previously defended millions of dollars in discretionary awards to wine growers, saying his district benefits from a robust wine region. Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 Wasps are not needed to pollinate fig trees, especially not the popular kind that amateur growers tend to pick. Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 11 July 2026 The Central Arizona Irrigation and Drainage District provides water to farmlands in Pinal County, where growers are dealing with water cutbacks. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Visitors can walk working farms, meet growers, take part in harvests and enjoy farm-to-table dining that reflects the island’s heritage. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Dozens of farmers — including dairy farmers and blueberry, apple and peach growers — and lobbying powerhouses like the American Farm Bureau Federation took to Washington this month to advocate for their labor needs. Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 July 2026 Joyner also credited growers who have stuck it out for more than two decades amid the statewide reduction in land used for citrus and as the state lost its industry dominance over Texas and California. Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026 Industry advocates, for both small growers and larger businesses, say the tax burden has proven too high to create a sustainable industry, and is compounded in areas by additional fees that local jurisdictions impose. Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growers
farmers
Noun
  • Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller has declared an agricultural emergency, allowing the department to provide resources to help farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses recover from the widespread flood damage.
    Mary Ella Hastings July 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Common farmers, including many Revolutionary War veterans, rebelled in opposition to postwar taxation policies.
    Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

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