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mixed farming

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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. — Craig Ballinger, Slate Magazine, 20 Mar. 2017

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The law exempts hunting, fishing, slaughter for food, euthanasia, scientific research and customary animal husbandry.

— CBS Minnesota, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
The essays in the book, which focus on beekeeping and other forms of animal husbandry, invite us to explore creaturely worlds beyond our own, and to recognize our kinship with other living beings.

— Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026

Definition of animal husbandry

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Coming from a farming and ranching background himself, Simpson will help advance agriculture in the state, promote a safe and high-quality food supply, protect customers and work to responsibly manage Colorado's environmental and natural resources.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
The rest is produced by human activities, including oil, gas and coal production, farming and landfills.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of farming

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Coming from a farming and ranching background himself, Simpson will help advance agriculture in the state, promote a safe and high-quality food supply, protect customers and work to responsibly manage Colorado's environmental and natural resources.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
After a global famine, survivors form a ruthless regime to colonize Indigenous land for agriculture and punish unsanctioned procreation with death.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of agriculture

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Achieving this beautiful landscape requires careful cultivation and maintenance; one effective strategy is dormant lawn seeding.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Nov. 2026
There is not enough arable land in China to both expand soybean cultivation and sustain self-reliance in staple grains.

— JOEL WUTHNOW, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026

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