profarmer

/ˈprōfärˌmər, ˈprōfɑrˌmər/

Definitions

1. noun

A professional farmer, especially one who grows crops for sale rather than for personal consumption.

“The local news highlighted the rise of profarmer cooperatives in rural areas.”

2. noun

A farmer who actively engages in farm advocacy and often participates in discussions about agricultural policy.

“At the agricultural conference, several profarmers discussed the impact of subsidies on local food systems.”

Synonyms

  • agriculturalist
  • farmer
  • rancher

Antonyms

  • nonfarmer
  • urban dweller