farming

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noun

farm·​ing ˈfär-miŋ How to pronounce farming (audio)
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: the practice of agriculture or aquaculture

farming

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present participle of farm entry 2

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Noun since an ancestor settled there in the 19th century, farming has been the only occupation for six generations of the family
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Buyers across the organic supply chain are seeking reliable domestic sources of supply, while organic farming offers producers opportunities to reduce dependence on synthetic inputs, strengthen economic resilience and access higher-value markets. — Jeff Tkach, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 How the information would be used, particularly outside a farming context, was also an overwhelming concern. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 The Conservation Fund has completed its largest farmland acquisition — 298 acres in the Charlotte region, a deal that prevents suburban sprawl while securing a path to land ownership for a local farming family. — Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026 SalmonChile, a trade association representing many farming companies, argues that the decline in fish stocks can’t be attributed just to salmon farming. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farming

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First Known Use

Noun

1642, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of farming was in 1642

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farming

noun
farm·​ing
ˈfär-miŋ
: the occupation or business of a person who farms
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