as in animal husbandry
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Recent Examples of mixed farming
Reports commissioned by Molly Scott Cato, the Green Party MEP for Southwest England, and others revolve around mixed farming, increasing biodiversity, and addressing big issues such as loss of topsoil and supporting farming communities.
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Craig Ballinger, Slate Magazine, 20 Mar. 2017
Craig Ballinger, Slate Magazine, 20 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed farming
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Undoubtedly, there are trainers who care deeply for their charges and uphold best practices in animal husbandry.—
Cynthia Chris,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2026
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The magazine was full of lovable weirdos who knew inordinate amounts about cuneiform or animal husbandry and were prone to causing collisions in the hallway because their faces were buried in paper proofs.—
Ismail Ibrahim,
Harpers Magazine,
23 Nov. 2025
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Farmers enrolled in CottonConnect’s Reel Regenerative Program receive three years of agricultural training on sustainable farming practices with the goal of reducing environmental impacts by reducing the use of water, chemical pesticides and fertilizers.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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Manu Yaw Fofie was born into the cocoa farming business, but the land bequeathed to him has become more of a burden than a blessing.—
Edward Acquah,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Specifically, for farmers who adopt precision agriculture as part of conservation practices, particularly through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), they will be reimbursed for 90% of the cost.—
Anthony Pahnke,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The vote was a win for residents who wanted to preserve local agriculture and slow the spread of distribution centers, but a loss for those who supported the prospect of new jobs and tax revenue.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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Rare volcanic granite soils covered with a thin layer of calcium carbonate in this high-altitude desert in the foothills of the Andes offer a unique site for the cultivation of Malbec.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2026
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Orchid Festival Fairchild is one of the country’s premier centers for orchid cultivation.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Frachetti, who specializes in pastoralism in the Bronze Age, was also not involved with the study.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
18 Nov. 2025
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As forests receded—along with the elk—people in the Altai region began adopting semi-nomadic pastoralism and horseback riding.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
24 July 2025
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“Mixed farming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed%20farming. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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