as in aquaculture
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a method of growing plants in water rather than in soil
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People will still be allowed to raise turtles for commercial purposes under an aquaculture license with a turtle endorsement.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025 -
The aquaculture company was heralded as one of the most prominent examples of what a good startup looks like in the region.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Trom’s family story, along with the story of how factory farms have reshaped US agriculture, are recounted in Trom Eayrs’s compelling new book, Dodge County, Incorporated: Big Ag and the Undoing of Rural America.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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Monday is agriculture day, highlighting Meeker County’s dairy industry with planned visits to Schiefelbein farm and Ahlgren Dairy, Jomas Hill Vineyard and Winery, Ru-Be Dairy and First District Association.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Click here to buy Vita Coco Not only is Vita Coco a tasty and hydrating drink, but the company is committed to responsible sourcing through its Vita Coco Project, which helps support coconut farming communities all over the world.—
Kayleigh Drake,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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While states have the right to regulate certain farming practices within their borders, California took it a step further.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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In her later years, Alice discovered the craft of gardening and computers.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The 10-year-old Carnoustie and Monifieth Men’s Shed is run by local volunteers who meet weekly to lead activities like woodwork, crafting and gardening.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Real Estate and Infrastructure: Profitable Opportunities Cannabis legalization has sparked significant demand for specialized real estate, such as cultivation facilities, retail dispensaries, and distribution centers.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Moldova has traces of grape cultivation stretching back thousands of years, and started exporting wine to Russia in large volumes in the 14th century.—
Andrew Higgins,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Most of the peat that is extracted in Scotland is used in horticulture as compost to grow things like mushrooms, lettuce and houseplants.—
Toby Ann Halamka,
JSTOR Daily,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Hydroponics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydroponics. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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