as in farmers
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
in his paintings farmers are invariably depicted as brawny yet noble tillers of the land
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Noun
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As part of that effort, Meta is partnering with Arable to deploy irrigation technology for independent farmers in Indiana’s Upper Wabash River Basin.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026 -
Chef Philip Krajeck has made a name for himself in Nashville for his sure hand with local produce and fierce commitment to the farmers who grow it.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Breeder-educator James Loud brings yet another angle, centering on genetics literacy, breeder certification and transparent breeding practices that appeal to both hobbyists and more experienced cultivators.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Dec. 2025
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Executive Director of the Office of Medical Cannabis Cannon Armstrong said three cultivators are in the process of growing.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Tillers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tillers. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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