subsistence farmers

plural of subsistence farmer

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growers
Noun
  • Despite being legal, the illicit market is thriving, with only 38% of the cannabis consumed in California coming from licensed growers, according to a 2024 report released by the state Department of Cannabis Control.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Pressures in the farm economy may draw more growers to seek similar incentive programs, Richter said, noting the strong attendance of an informational meeting hosted by The Nature Conservancy in August.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Subsistence farmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence%20farmers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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