# farming

Pronunciation: US say "FAHR-ming" /ˈfɑɹmɪŋ/; UK say "FAH-ming" /ˈfɑːmɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The business of growing crops and raising animals such as cattle and sheep.
   - Simple: The work of growing crops and raising animals for food or money.
   - _Farming has supported rural communities for thousands of years._
   - _Modern farming combines crop science with heavy machinery._
4. An agricultural operation, or an instance of working a particular piece of land.
   - Simple: An act or example of growing crops or raising animals on a piece of land.
   - _The farming along the river delta produces rice twice a year._
   - _Hill farming in that county relies almost entirely on sheep._

## Verb

2. Present participle of farm. — present participle and gerund of farm
   - Simple: Present participle of farm. Use this form when the action is happening right now.
   - _They are farming land that has been in the family for generations._
   - _Farming organic crops requires patience and careful planning._

## Adjective

3. Relating to the business of agriculture.
   - Simple: Having to do with the work of growing crops and raising animals.
   - _The farming sector employs a large share of the rural population._
   - _Government subsidies support struggling farming communities._
5. Relating to the raising of livestock or fish.
   - Simple: Used for raising animals like cattle or fish.
   - _The farming co-op specializes in raising tilapia and catfish._
   - _Their farming venture focuses entirely on dairy cattle._

## Origin

Formed from "farm" combined with the suffix "-ing."

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/farming (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).