Farming: English Vocabulary List

a farming land in which corn is planted

"The cornfield was wide."

"They walked past the cornfield at sunset."

(particularly in the western parts of the US) a male rider who looks after cattle

"The cowboy rode fast."

"The cowboy rode across the dusty plain looking for stray cattle before the thunderstorm hit."

water that is held in soil, rocks, etc. under the ground

"Groundwater is important."

"Farmers in this region rely heavily on groundwater because rainfall has been scarce for years."

the process by which soil and rock are gradually destroyed and removed by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice

"Water causes erosion of rocks."

"Erosion slowly wears away mountains and cliffs over millions of years through wind and water."

a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops

"Farmers use pesticide to protect their crops from insects and other pests."

"A pesticide is a chemical substance designed to kill or control pests that damage crops"

related to the practice or science of farming

"The land is agricultural."

"The agricultural fair featured cows pigs sheep and giant pumpkins grown by local farmers in the area."

safe or suitable for consumption as food

"The mushroom is edible."

"The mushrooms looked edible but she was not completely sure so she decided not to eat them just in case."

products grown or made on a farm, such as fruits, vegetables, etc.

"The farm produce was fresh."

"The local farmers market sells fresh produce every Saturday morning directly from local growers."

a single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley

"Barley grows well here."

"Barley is an important cereal grain used primarily for animal feed and beer production worldwide."

cut and dried grass, for animals to feed on

"The hay is dry."

"The barn was filled with bales of hay that would feed the cattle all winter."

a leguminous plant rich in protein, used for food, fodder, and protein replacement

"Soy is used in many foods."

"Soy beans are a major source of protein for both humans and livestock globally."

a type of tall tropical plant that sugar can be extracted from its stems

"Sugar cane grows tall."

"Brazil harvests vast amounts of sugar cane each year to produce both sugar and ethanol."

to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands

"Workers dig a deep hole underground."

"The archaeologists will dig carefully at the site to uncover ancient artifacts buried beneath the ground for centuries."

to pack something in order to sell or transport it

"Factory workers package products for shipping."

"The company will package the fragile items in bubble wrap and sturdy boxes to prevent damage during shipping."

to lay things on top of each other

"Pile the leaves in the corner."

"The children began to pile the leaves into a huge mound before jumping into them with joy and laughter."

to remove something, such as a plant or tree, by pulling it completely out of the ground

"The storm uproots many large trees."

"The strong winds uprooted several large trees in the park causing significant damage to the surrounding area."

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

"The farmer raised livestock for meat."

"The farmer keeps livestock such as cows, pigs, and sheep on his large farm."

a type of horse that is small in size

"The pony was small."

"The little girl was thrilled to ride a small pony around the paddock during her birthday party."

a structure that is made by bees, consisting of six-sided cells where they store their honey

"The honeycomb was full of honey."

"The beekeeper carefully removed the honeycomb from the hive without disturbing the bees too much."

a fast and large bird that is flightless and has long legs and a long neck, native to Africa

"The ostrich ran fast."

"An ostrich can run faster than any human and uses its powerful legs to defend itself."

a large piece of land used for growing sugar cane, coffee, tea, etc., particularly in a hot country

"The plantation was large."

"The old plantation has been converted into a museum that explains the region's agricultural history."

all the fruit, wheat, etc. harvested during a season

"This year's crop is good."

"The farmer was pleased with the abundant crop of wheat and corn this season."

(of an animal, person, or plant) able to produce offspring, fruit, or seed

"The fertile plant produced seeds."

"This region is known for its fertile land, which supports a wide variety of crops."

any type of plant whose pods contain seeds, such as peas and beans

"Beans are a healthy legume."

"A legume is a plant from the Fabaceae family whose fruit is a pod containing seeds"

to secure and connect an animal to equipment like a plow, carriage, or sled for controlled movement or work

"Harness the horse now."

"The farmer decided to harness his two strong horses to pull the heavy cart."

to catch fish or other animals for consumption

"We will harvest fish."

"Fishermen work hard to harvest enough fish to supply the local market."

to own and take care of animals

"I keep many pets."

"She decided to keep a small flock of sheep on her farm."

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

"Workers load the truck with boxes."

"Please help me load the heavy boxes into the truck because I cannot lift them by myself."

a domestic male pig that is typically used for breeding purposes

"The boar was bred."

"Wild boar can cause significant damage to crops when they invade farmlands searching for food."

the young offspring of a cow or bull, typically less than one year old

"The calf is young."

"The farmer watched as the newborn calf struggled to stand on its wobbly legs."

a domestic pig that is kept for its meat

"The hog was muddy."

"The farmer raised several hogs for slaughter but treated them humanely with plenty of space."

an animal that is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, which is particularly used to carry heavy loads

"The mule carried the load."

"Mules are hybrid animals known for their incredible strength and stubborn yet reliable working nature."

turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, etc. that are kept for their eggs and meat

"We eat poultry."

"The farm specializes in raising poultry, including chickens and ducks for meat and eggs."