Food Production

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a region in the Midwestern United States known for its production of corn

  • The Corn Belt is a region in the Midwestern United States known for its fertile soil and high corn production.
  • I heard that the Corn Belt is where you can find the best corn on the cob.
  • People in the Corn Belt sure know how to grow some killer corn.
  • Living in the Corn Belt feels like being surrounded by fields of gold during the harvest season.

noun a type of farming that involves the production of milk and other dairy products

  • Dairy farming is the practice of raising cattle for the purpose of producing milk and other dairy products.
  • My uncle owns a dairy farm where he raises cows for milk production.
  • I heard that dairy farming can be a real cash cow if done right.
  • In the business world, some people view networking as the dairy farming of professional relationships.

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.

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 a method of farming that involves using vertical space to produce food or other agricultural products

  • The company invested in a state-of-the-art vertical farm to grow fresh produce in a controlled environment.
  • Have you seen that new vertical farm they built down the street? It's pretty cool.
  • I heard they're growing veggies in a giant vertical farm now. How wild is that?
  • Her mind was like a vertical farm, cultivating new ideas and innovations at every level.

noun a single crop or plant grown in a large area, typically in agriculture or forestry

  • The agricultural practice of monoculture involves planting large areas with the same crop.
  • Growing only one type of crop in a field is called monoculture.
  • Monoculture farming is like putting all your eggs in one basket.
  • In a society that values diversity, monoculture can be seen as limiting and narrow-minded.

noun California is a proper noun that refers to a state in the United States.

  • California walnut is known for its rich flavor and crunchy texture, making it a popular choice for baking and snacking.
  • I love snacking on California walnuts, they're so tasty and satisfying.
  • These California walnuts are the bomb, they make the perfect addition to any salad or dessert.
  • The California walnut symbolizes resilience and strength, just like the state it is named after.