agriculturist

[ ag-ri-kuhl-cher-ist ]

/ ˌæg rɪˈkʌl tʃər ɪst /

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noun

a farmer.

an expert in agriculture.

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Also ag·ri·cul·tur·al·ist

[ag-ri-kuhl-cher-uh-list]. /ˌæg rɪˈkʌl tʃər ə lɪst/.

Origin of agriculturist

First recorded in 1750–60; agriculture + -ist

Four hours is not enough to make a man a qualified agriculturist, but it is sufficient to make him humble.
The Idyl of Twin Fires|Walter Prichard Eaton
Many and bitter are the complaints made by Arthur Young, the eminent agriculturist, of the roads on which he travelled in 1769-70.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
To the pioneer, the agriculturist and the merchant the grand avenue developed a new world.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 11, No. 24, March, 1873|Various
Such trees may be removed in safety, especially if a good share of the top is removed at transplanting--American Agriculturist.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 415, December 15, 1883|Various

Since Cobbett no keener agriculturist's eye or better pen had surveyed North Wiltshire.
The Hills and the Vale|Richard Jefferies