Sustainable Agriculture Terms

noun A person who sells fruits and vegetables

• The greengrocer sourced the freshest produce from local farms.
• I always stop by the greengrocer on my way home to pick up some fruits and veggies.
• The greengrocer hooked me up with some organic kale for a good price.
• The greengrocer's market stall was a cornucopia of colorful fruits and vegetables.

noun a tall plant with a stiff upright stem, divided serrated leaves, and a myriad of uses such as making rope, textiles, and oil.

• Hemp is a versatile plant that has been used for centuries in various industries.
• My friend grows hemp in his backyard for personal use.
• I heard that hemp can be a real game-changer in certain products.
• The hemp of our friendship is strong and resilient, just like the plant itself.

noun the study of ecological processes applied to agricultural production systems

• Agroecology is a scientific discipline that studies the interactions between ecological processes and agricultural systems.
• I'm learning about agroecology in my environmental science class.
• Agroecology is all about growing food in harmony with nature.
• In the world of farming, agroecology is like a symphony where different elements work together in perfect harmony.

noun the fiber of this plant, used in making ropes and fabrics

• Abaca is a type of banana plant native to the Philippines, valued for its strong fibers.
• My grandmother loves to knit with abaca yarn because it's so durable.
• I heard abaca is the new trendy material for eco-friendly fashion.
• The abaca of our friendship is unbreakable, just like the fibers of the plant.