farmstead
noun
farm·stead
ˈfärm-ˌsted 
: the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm
broadly
: a farm with its buildings
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many of the area's proud, old farmsteads have been bulldozed by developers to make way for condominiums
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Cuisine is seasonal and local — guests can even explore the 26-acre farmstead and pristine garden filled with herbs, vegetables and fruit trees.
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Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
One of the farmsteads had a primary residence and two outbuildings that were likely used for textile production, experts said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
The farmstead will still include Latta House, an historic landmark, and an original meat house.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
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Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
One of the farmsteads had a primary residence and two outbuildings that were likely used for textile production, experts said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
The farmstead will still include Latta House, an historic landmark, and an original meat house.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Farmstead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmstead. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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farmstead
noun
farm·stead
-ˌsted
: the buildings and nearby service areas of a farm
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