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growers
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After eruptions in the 18th century buried farmland under ash, growers adapted by digging large pits called hoyos.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026 -
The wine industry is part of the Lodi identity and economy, so when one business closes, the impact can be felt by growers, suppliers, and small businesses throughout the area.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Subsistence farmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence%20farmers. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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