crop-raising
Example Sentences
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These farmers were not allowed to devote their entire time to crop-raising.
From Agriculture in Virginia, 1607-1699 by Carrier, Lyman
Later on came the sheep-feeding period, and after that the utilization of larger crop-raising areas.
From The Real Man by Lynde, Francis
American industry and agriculture are making increasing use of radioisotopes to improve manufacturing, testing, and crop-raising.
From State of the Union Address by Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David)
No land used for crop-raising may be converted to pasture.
From Our Legal Heritage by Reilly, S. A.
To the north glimmered the sparkling waters of Long Island Sound, while to the south stretched fertile farming land, devoted to crop-raising and pasturage.
From The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship by Burnham, Margaret