Farming Practices

verb past tense of diversify, meaning to make or become more diverse or varied

adjective showing a variety of different elements or qualities

• The company has diversified its product line to appeal to a wider range of customers.
• She decided to try a more diversified approach to studying for her exams.
• I'm all about that diversified hustle, trying different things to see what works.
• His interests are so diversified, it's like he has a whole world within himself.

verb to defend oneself against something; to look after and provide for oneself

• She had to fend off multiple inquiries from the press.
• I had to fend for myself when my parents went out of town.
• I had to fend off that annoying guy at the bar last night.
• He had to fend off his inner demons to find peace.

noun the crop that is gathered or ripened

verb to gather a crop

• The farmers began the harvest of the wheat crops.
• Let's go help with the harvest at the farm this weekend.
• I heard the harvest festival is going to be lit this year.
• It's important to sow good deeds in order to reap a bountiful harvest in life.

noun the act of gathering a crop

verb to gather a crop

• The farmers were busy harvesting the crops in the fields.
• We're going to go out and start harvesting the apples soon.
• Let's head out to the orchard and do some harvesting.
• She spent years harvesting knowledge from books and experiences.

noun a type of edible mushroom native to East Asia, typically used in cooking

• Shiitake mushrooms are known for their rich and savory flavor in Japanese cuisine.
• I love adding shiitake mushrooms to my stir-fry for an extra depth of flavor.
• These shiitake mushrooms are the bomb in my pasta dish!
• The shiitake mushrooms symbolize growth and renewal in this artwork.

verb to remove or shave off a beard

• In order to comply with the company's grooming policy, he must debeard before starting his new job.
• I heard that she debeards every weekend to keep her facial hair in check.
• I can't believe he debeards with that old razor, he needs to upgrade to something better.
• She had to debeard her manuscript by removing unnecessary details to make it more concise.

noun the stems and leaves of a crop, especially of peas or beans, remaining after the pods have been picked

• The farmers gathered the haulm from the fields to use as animal bedding.
• We need to clean up all this haulm before the cows come back.
• I can't believe how much haulm we have to deal with today.
• His mind was like a tangled haulm of thoughts, impossible to unravel.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

• Nighttime spinach is a nutritious leafy green vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes.
• I love sneaking in some nighttime spinach into my smoothies for an extra health boost.
• Hey, have you tried adding nighttime spinach to your salads? It's so good!
• To me, nighttime spinach represents the quiet moments of reflection and growth that come at the end of the day.

noun a second crop of hay or other vegetation grown in the same season as the first crop

• The aftercrop of the previous season's harvest was minimal due to the drought.
• There wasn't much aftercrop left in the fields after the harvest.
• I was hoping to find some aftercrop to snack on but there was nothing.
• The aftercrop of her actions left a lasting impact on the community.

noun the grass that grows after the first mowing of a field or meadow

• The aftergrass in the pasture is lush and green after the recent rainfall.
• I love lying in the aftergrass and watching the clouds go by.
• Let's have a picnic in the aftergrass, it's the perfect spot.
• The aftergrass of success is often just as rewarding as the initial achievement.