a cultivated plant or its yield; to cut something short
noun
Examples:
• Wheat is the main crop grown in this region.
• She cropped her hair short for the summer.
a tall cylindrical tower on a farm used for storing grain, corn, or animal feed
noun
Examples:
• The grain silo next to the barn was filled to capacity after the harvest.
• You could see the tall silo from miles away across the flat farmland.
a powerful motor vehicle with large rear wheels, used chiefly on farms to pull machinery or trailers
noun
Examples:
• The farmer used a tractor to plow the fields before planting season.
• A new tractor can cost tens of thousands of dollars depending on its size and features.
to plant seeds in the ground by scattering or placing them so they will grow
verb
Examples:
• In early spring, farmers sow wheat seeds across the prepared fields.
• She decided to sow wildflower seeds along the garden path.
a building in which horses are kept
noun
Examples:
• The horses were led back to the stable after the race.
• She grew up working in her family's stable.
not likely to change or fail; firmly established
adjective
Examples:
• The patient's condition is now stable.
• They need a stable internet connection for the video call.
a large group of animals of the same kind that live or are kept together
noun
Examples:
• The rancher drove the herd of cattle across the open pasture.
• A herd of elephants moved slowly toward the watering hole.
a barrier, railing, or other upright structure enclosing an area
noun
Examples:
• The farmer repaired the fence to keep the sheep from straying.
• A high fence surrounded the private property.
to avoid committing oneself; to remain neutral
verb
Examples:
• The politician fenced on the issue, refusing to give a direct answer.
• Stop fencing and tell me what you actually think.
a person who herds, tends, and guards sheep
noun
Examples:
• The shepherd guided his flock across the hillside as the sun began to set.
• In many rural communities, a shepherd's work begins before dawn and ends well after dark.
grass or other plants that have been cut and dried for use as animal fodder
noun
Examples:
• The farmer stacked bales of hay in the barn before winter arrived.
• The horses munched contentedly on the fresh hay spread across the stable floor.
a seat made of leather or synthetic material, fastened on the back of a horse for a rider to sit on
noun
Examples:
• She tightened the girth before climbing into the saddle and riding off down the trail.
• The old leather saddle had been polished so many times it gleamed in the morning light.
a long, narrow open container from which livestock eat or drink
noun
Examples:
• The pigs gathered around the trough as soon as the farmer poured in the slop.
• She filled the wooden trough with fresh water for the cattle each morning.
land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals
noun
Examples:
• The cows spent the afternoon grazing in the lush green pasture beyond the fence.
• After years of farming, he decided to put his old horse out to pasture on the hillside.
an object, typically a human figure dressed in old clothes, set up in a field to deter birds from eating crops
noun
Examples:
• The farmer placed a scarecrow in the middle of the cornfield to keep the crows away.
• Children often decorate scarecrows with painted faces and old hats as a harvest tradition.
a farm implement with a heavy blade used to turn over soil before planting crops
noun
Examples:
• The farmer attached the plow to his tractor and began working the field.
• Before the invention of the tractor, a plow was pulled by oxen or horses.
the process or period of gathering crops; the amount of crops gathered
noun
Examples:
• The harvest this year was the best in a decade.
• Farmers began the harvest in early September.
to gather crops from the fields when they are ready
verb
Examples:
• They harvest the wheat in late August every year.
• The apples are ready to be harvested.
farm animals, such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry, kept for use or sale
noun
Examples:
• The drought forced many ranchers to sell off their livestock due to a shortage of feed.
• Proper care of livestock is essential to maintaining a productive and healthy farm.
a large farm building used for storing grain or housing livestock
noun
Examples:
• The horses were kept in the old red barn.
• They converted the barn into a wedding venue.
the supply of water to land or crops through a system of channels, pipes, or sprinklers to assist in growing plants
noun
Examples:
• Without irrigation, the desert farmland would be unable to support any crops.
• The government invested heavily in irrigation infrastructure to boost agricultural output.
a small hard seed of a cereal plant; a tiny particle; the texture of wood or stone
noun
Examples:
• Wheat, rice, and corn are all types of grain.
• A grain of sand fell into her eye.
an area of open land, especially one used for growing crops or grazing
noun
Examples:
• The cows were grazing in the field.
• Fields of wheat stretched to the horizon.
a particular branch of study or sphere of activity
noun
Examples:
• She's an expert in her field.
• The field of medicine is constantly evolving.