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mixed farming

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as in animal husbandry

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Recent Examples of mixed farming Reports commissioned by Molly Scott Cato, the Green Party MEP for Southwest England, and others revolve around mixed farming, increasing biodiversity, and addressing big issues such as loss of topsoil and supporting farming communities. — Craig Ballinger, Slate Magazine, 20 Mar. 2017

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The essays in the book, which focus on beekeeping and other forms of animal husbandry, invite us to explore creaturely worlds beyond our own, and to recognize our kinship with other living beings.

— Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
Multiple teams —including the animal husbandry team and veterinary team — work together to assess the animal’s quality of life.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 8 May 2026

Definition of animal husbandry

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The rural economy, largely dependent on farming, is also an important pillar of consumer spending.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Climate volatility, shifting regulatory pressures and economic uncertainty are rapidly transforming cotton farming from a traditional agricultural endeavor into a complex, high-stakes business challenge.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of farming

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The administration's plan to allow more imports of foreign beef has particularly roiled the agriculture-rich state of Nebraska.

— NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Focus on local agriculture, underserved communities and expanding strategic partnerships.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of agriculture

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The bear-resistant container was invented to arrest the inadvertent cultivation of problem bears.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026
Study Unprompted Giving Increases Look at donors who increased their giving without a major cultivation push and work backward.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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