farming

American  

[fahr-ming] / ˈfɑr mɪŋ /

noun

1. the business of operating a farm.

2. the practice of letting or leasing taxes, revenue, etc., for collection.

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farming British  

/ ˈfɑːmɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the business, art, or skill of agriculture

   2. ( as modifier )

      farming methods

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Other Word Forms

• self-farming noun
• unfarming adjective

Etymology

Origin of farming

First recorded in 1545–55; farm + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

For instance, conventional agriculture has enabled no-till farming at scale, which helps preserve soil and reduce erosion.

From Salon

"This isn't just farming anymore — it has become a network, a community, a business family."

From BBC

These range from maintaining hedgerows and reducing pesticide use to attending online courses on sustainable farming practices.

From BBC

From the fevered brow of social media comes the tart phrase “aura farming.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He owns a large farming operation that grows sugar beets, alfalfa and melons and is one of the largest operators in the area.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• agriculture
• breeding
• cultivation
• culture
• gardening
• grazing
• production
• ranching