Farming Techniques

noun a person who cultivates the land or raises crops and livestock

• The farmer cultivated his crops diligently to ensure a bountiful harvest.
• The farmer works hard in the fields to grow his crops.
• That farmer dude really knows how to grow some good stuff.
• The farmer of ideas planted the seeds of innovation in his team.

verb past tense of harrow, which means to cause distress to

adjective causing distress or worry; distressed or perturbed

• The farmer harrowed the field before planting the crops.
• I feel harrowed after dealing with all these difficult customers today.
• I was so harrowed after that horror movie, I couldn't sleep all night.
• His harrowed expression told me that he had been through a lot recently.

noun the cultivation of soil for agriculture

• The farmer practiced proper tillage techniques to prepare the soil for planting.
• Dad's out in the field doing some tillage before he plants the crops.
• I'm not a fan of all this tillage work, it's hard on my back.
• The author's words acted as tillage, cultivating new ideas in the minds of his readers.

noun a type of agriculture that involves growing multiple crops in the same space, often in a way that mimics natural ecosystems

• Polyculture is a farming practice that involves growing multiple crops in the same space.
• My neighbor's garden is a great example of polyculture - she grows vegetables, fruits, and herbs all together.
• I heard that polyculture is the way to go if you want to have a diverse and productive garden.
• In the business world, having a polyculture of skills and expertise can lead to a more well-rounded team.