as in agrarian
engaged in or concerned with agriculture
he grew up in an agricultural community and farming was still in his blood
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Carroll County residents will have another opportunity to comment on a proposal to build a solar facility on agricultural land in Sykesville, this time in person.
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Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
In ancient Rome, Saturnalia was a mid-December pagan festival that honored Saturn, the agricultural god.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
These horses ran wild on the barrier islands of the Lowcountry, frequently rounded up and used for dependable mounts and agricultural needs by local farmers.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
The farmers’ struggle was emblematic of broader challenges in managing invasive or overabundant species, particularly in agricultural settings.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
In ancient Rome, Saturnalia was a mid-December pagan festival that honored Saturn, the agricultural god.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
These horses ran wild on the barrier islands of the Lowcountry, frequently rounded up and used for dependable mounts and agricultural needs by local farmers.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
The farmers’ struggle was emblematic of broader challenges in managing invasive or overabundant species, particularly in agricultural settings.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Agricultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agricultural. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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