Synonyms for

Farming

Verb / ˈfɑ:rmɪŋ / Another word for farming — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The practice of cultivating crops and raising animals for food, fuel, and other products.

Synonyms & similar words

produce agriculture raise farm agrarian grow husbandry land agricultural agriculture cultivation farming husbandry tillage cropping fertilizing gardening planting ranching tending agronomy agriscience agrology agromancy cultivars hydroponics permaculture

Synonyms by register

Formal

agriculture agronomy cultivation husbandry

Informal

ranching tilling growing crops raising livestock

Literary

husbandry tillage sowing

Antonyms

idleness neglect abandonment inactivity unemployment laziness

Common collocations

  • organic farming
  • dairy farming
  • crop farming
  • arable farming
  • sustainable farming
  • intensive farming
  • mixed farming
  • subsistence farming

Word family

noun farmer
verb farm
adjective farmable

Usage note

Farming refers to the practice of cultivating land or raising livestock. While 'agriculture' is a more formal synonym, 'farming' is widely used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer spent the morning planting seeds for his crops.
  2. My grandparents used to own a small farm where they raised chickens and cows.
  3. Farming is hard work, but it's also very rewarding.
  4. The government provides subsidies to support sustainable farming practices.
  5. Many people have started urban farming to grow their own vegetables in the city.

Quotes

  • "Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you're a thousand miles from the corn field." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
  • "Farming is a profession of hope." - Brian Brett
  • "The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings." - Masanobu Fukuoka

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