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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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
Cal Expo’s only responsibilities with the state are to host the annual State Fair by showcasing wine, food, agriculture and culture from all 58 of the state’s counties.
—Mariana Garcia, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2025
With endless agriculture and grasslands, the habitat is ripe for growing big bucks.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2025
According to Lindsay Springer, PhD, director of plants, nutrition, and digital agriculture at Gardyn, a maker of a smart hydroponic system allowing users to grow produce in their homes year-round, most owners of aloe vera purchase the plants from garden centers.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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“Agriculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agriculture. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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