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Farms

Area of land used for agricultural purposes.

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A farm is an area of land used for agricultural purposes, typically involving the cultivation of crops and/or raising livestock. Farms are essential to food production and can vary widely in size, type, and management practices.

Etymology

From Old English færm, meaning enclosure, farm, estate.

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Farms are places where people grow crops and raise animals to provide food and other products.

Fun Facts

The world's largest farm is located in Brazil and covers over 250,000 hectares
Some farms use robots to help with planting and harvesting
Ancient civilizations like Egypt relied heavily on farming along the Nile River

FAQ

What is a farm? A farm is an area of land used for growing crops or raising animals
Who works on farms? Farmers and their families, as well as hired workers, work on farms
What do farms produce? Farms produce food like fruits, vegetables, and meat, as well as other products like wool and cotton

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

agricultural land ranches

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

land agriculture

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

dairy farm orchard vineyard poultry farm

Meronyms — Parts or Components

fields barns silos

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

rural landscape agricultural sector

Indexes

agricultural economic activity landform

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