Sustainable Agriculture

noun a rural area or the land outside of cities and towns, typically characterized by open spaces, farms, and natural scenery

• The countryside is known for its beautiful landscapes and tranquil atmosphere.
• I love taking road trips to the countryside to get away from the city hustle.
• Let's go chill in the countryside and have a bonfire.
• Her mind wandered to the peaceful countryside as she tried to relax.

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 act of collecting or gathering information or material bit by bit

verb to gather or collect information or material bit by bit

• The process of gleaning information from various sources is crucial for conducting thorough research.
• I spent hours gleaning tips and tricks from online forums to improve my cooking skills.
• I'm always gleaning new memes to share with my friends.
• She was skilled at gleaning insights from even the most cryptic of conversations.

noun a large edible fish that is a popular food source

adjective relating to or characteristic of the color of salmon flesh, which is a pale pinkish-orange

• The restaurant served a delicious grilled salmon with lemon butter sauce.
• I love ordering salmon at my favorite seafood spot.
• Let's grab some salmon and chill at the beach.
• Her words were like swimming upstream, trying to catch a salmon in a fast-flowing river.

noun a type of commercial agriculture in which crops are grown for sale rather than for personal consumption

• Truck farming is a type of commercial vegetable or fruit production where crops are grown for direct sale to retailers or consumers.
• My uncle has been in the truck farming business for years, selling his produce at the local farmer's market.
• I heard that truck farming can be a tough gig, but if you've got a green thumb, it's worth it.
• In a way, managing a successful truck farming operation is like tending to a garden - it requires hard work, patience, and attention to detail.

noun a system of agricultural and social design principles centered around simulating or directly utilizing the patterns and features observed in natural ecosystems.

• Permaculture is a sustainable design system aimed at creating self-sufficient ecosystems.
• I've been learning about permaculture and how it can help us live more harmoniously with nature.
• Permaculture is all about working smarter, not harder, in the garden.
• In a world full of chaos, permaculture offers a blueprint for living in harmony with the environment.

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 a type of rice that is grown on higher ground without flooding, often in mountainous regions

• Upland rice is a type of rice that is grown in mountainous regions with sloping terrain.
• My grandma grows upland rice in her backyard.
• I heard that upland rice is the new trendy grain to cook with.
• Just like upland rice, I thrive in challenging environments.

noun African hemp - a type of plant native to Africa known for its fibrous qualities, often used for making textiles or ropes

• African hemp, also known as jute, is a fiber used for making ropes and textiles.
• Have you ever seen African hemp growing in the wild? It's quite impressive.
• I heard some people use African hemp for medicinal purposes, but I'm not sure if it's legal.
• The strength of the community was like African hemp, unbreakable and resilient.

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.