stock farm
noun
a farm devoted to breeding livestock.
stock farming
-
a word derived from
stock farm.
Example Sentences
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Unlike the changing times of earlier centuries, there was no compromise with the forces of expanding urbanization; and, eventually, even stock farming was ended.
From Green Spring Farm Fairfax County, Virginia by Nan Netherton
For obvious reasons, however, there is not, and never can be, the same room for fruit raising as there is for grain, grass, and stock farming.
From Success with Small Fruits by Edward Payson Roe
In 1892 Tom undertook stock farming, finally settling in Uvalde in 1919.
From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3 by United States. Work Projects Administration
Mr. Carson had made large investments in buildings, stock, farming utensils, etc.
From Christopher Carson by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
The stock, farming utensils, &c, which he took with it, came to three hundred and sixty dollars.
From Mary Erskine by Jacob Abbott
