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Which ancient civilization flourished in the Fertile Crescent, a center of early agriculture?

agriculture

[ag-ri-kuhl-cher] / ˈæg rɪˌkʌl tʃər /
NOUN
farming, crop production
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A pesticide used for decades in agriculture may be linked to a much greater risk of Parkinson's disease, and scientists have uncovered a possible explanation for how it damages the brain.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

Over those decades, tycoons have leveraged their fortunes to shape the state with their railroads, mines, newspapers, oil businesses and ranching and agriculture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Immigration also provides workers for industries like construction, agriculture, food production and healthcare.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

A new strategy to restore and enhance protection for nature in Northern Ireland has been launched by the agriculture and environment minister.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

I suggest you take that money and save it for your advanced-degree program in agriculture, where you can tell internationally renowned scholars they’re doing it all wrong.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones


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