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My uncle has been a farmer for 60 years.
a young farmer whose family has been growing wheat for many generations
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While noting that many Arizona cities have drastically reduced their per capita water demand, Goddard argued that cities will eventually need to find water-sharing arrangements with farms so that cities can pay farmers to use their water in dry times.
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Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Backing British: Investing in Local Producers A cornerstone of Lidl’s UK success has been its commitment to supporting British farmers and producers.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Eastern Market, which also is on the National Historic Register, has long been a place where farmers and entrepreneurs sell their goods in an open air market and hundreds of Lions fans, most wearing their best Honolulu blue outfits, park and tailgate.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
Here are other environmental issues that could be affected by the Trump administration:
Sustainable, climate-smart agriculture
Wisconsin farmers are feeling the effects of climate change, and at the same time, agriculture accounts for about 10% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
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Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Backing British: Investing in Local Producers A cornerstone of Lidl’s UK success has been its commitment to supporting British farmers and producers.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Eastern Market, which also is on the National Historic Register, has long been a place where farmers and entrepreneurs sell their goods in an open air market and hundreds of Lions fans, most wearing their best Honolulu blue outfits, park and tailgate.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
Here are other environmental issues that could be affected by the Trump administration:
Sustainable, climate-smart agriculture
Wisconsin farmers are feeling the effects of climate change, and at the same time, agriculture accounts for about 10% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Farmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmer. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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farmer
noun
farm·er
ˈfär-mər 
: a person who cultivates land or crops or raises animals
Biographical Definition
Farmer 1 of 2
biographical name (1)
Far·mer
ˈfär-mər
Fannie Merritt 1857–1915 American cookery expert
Farmer
2 of 2biographical name (2)
James Leonard 1920–1999 American civil rights leader
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