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sustainable agriculture

American

[suh-stey-nuh-buhl ag-ri-kuhl-cher] / səˈsteɪ nə bəl ˈæg rɪˌkʌl tʃər /

noun

any of a number of farming methods, such as rotating crops and minimizing or eliminating chemicals, that preserve a healthy agricultural environment by preventing depletion of natural resources.

Example Sentences

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The same technology could also be adapted to support other pollinators or farmed insects, opening new paths for sustainable agriculture.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Other money would be used to create parks, protect wildlife and habitats, fight air pollution, address extreme heat events and fund sustainable agriculture.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024

More recent events have included planting hundreds of millions of trees, supporting farmers with sustainable agriculture practices, and starting climate literacy projects around the world.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024

Unfortunately, the world doesn’t have a great track record for sustainable agriculture practices.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

When Claire Marin, founder and CEO of Pollinator Spirits, first started her distillery in 2013, her goal was to support local farmers and sustainable agriculture in upstate New York.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2024

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