subsistence farmers

Definition of subsistence farmersnext
plural of subsistence farmer
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growers
Noun
  • Pair it with vigorous growers like petunias or calibrachoa for gorgeous textural contrast.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
  • Gilcrease said growers want to see regulation phased in gradually.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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“Subsistence farmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence%20farmers. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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