agriculture
noun
ag·ri·cul·ture
ˈa-gri-ˌkəl-chər 
: the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock and in varying degrees the preparation and marketing of the resulting products
cleared the land to use it for agriculture
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They cleared the land to use it for agriculture.
the forest was cut down, and the land given over to agriculture
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Mara Kardas-Nelson, The Dial, 8 Apr. 2025
The 17-day event will also feature food, carnival rides and agriculture competitions.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The agriculture secretary, however, said tariffs would cause short-term uncertainty.
—Tom Polansek and Leah Douglas, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Speaking to reporters on a video call from Mexico City, the governor touted the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the state of Mexico, the entity that surrounds Mexico City, to strengthen its trade relationship with Illinois in the areas of manufacturing, agriculture and supply chains.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Agriculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agriculture. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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agriculture
noun
ag·ri·cul·ture
ˈag-ri-ˌkəl-chər
: the science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock : farming
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