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as in economy
careful management of material resources
in accordance with his practice of good husbandry, he never buys anything on credit
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as in farming
the science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock
a family of winemakers whose tradition of vineyard husbandry goes back several generations
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Require sustainable farming methods, regenerative soil husbandry and local production of produce.
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The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
Europeans introduced horses and large attack dogs to the Americas, as well as cows, sheep, pigs, and chickens that were cultivated in large-scale livestock husbandry, which dispossessed the indigenous of their lands.
—Marcy Norton, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
The Reichardt family has devoted the last 30 years to perfecting a line of ducks famed for succulent pink meat and well suited to the slower, less stressful husbandry of a small Petaluma farm.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2024
The trip included observation by an attending veterinarian and husbandry expert aboard a cargo plane from Alaska to Connecticut.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2023
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As 2025 unfolds, the technology landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with advancements across energy, aviation, artificial intelligence, and semiconductor manufacturing set to reshape industries and economies.—
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But the underlying reason may be the same as why the government is so eager to kick officials back into action: the weak economy.—
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Click here to buy Vita Coco Not only is Vita Coco a tasty and hydrating drink, but the company is committed to responsible sourcing through its Vita Coco Project, which helps support coconut farming communities all over the world.—
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While states have the right to regulate certain farming practices within their borders, California took it a step further.—
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Cutting Smith prior to June 1 would give the Lions nearly $6 million in cap savings without any dead-money penalties.—
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As well as lambasting the bankers for their recklessness and greed, Warren was demanding the creation of a new agency to defend the interests of mortgage holders, savings depositors, credit-card holders, and anybody else who was obliged to deal with banks and other financial companies.—
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IoT sensors in farming can monitor soil health, enabling precision agriculture and increasing crop yields.—
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Since opening in 2010, this museum has showcased the most defining aspects of Cajun life, from agriculture and mining to art and music.—
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Their reasons seem to be more about frugality and security than fear of technology failures.—
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Rattigan says that frugality and a commitment to lean operations help to keep tuition costs low.—
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Real Estate and Infrastructure: Profitable Opportunities Cannabis legalization has sparked significant demand for specialized real estate, such as cultivation facilities, retail dispensaries, and distribution centers.—
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Moldova has traces of grape cultivation stretching back thousands of years, and started exporting wine to Russia in large volumes in the 14th century.—
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Chris Farley biopic in the works with Paul Walter Hauser set to star Oliveros, who also co-wrote the film with Maggie Briggs, first discovered the existence of the game show via a thrift store VHS.—
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However, there's no need to break the bank stocking up on these useful items when many of them are sitting in your local thrift store for just a few dollars each.—
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“Husbandry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husbandry. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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