agr- agri-root word

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section) to studyName8-28-11Vocab: agr- prefix

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agribusiness

• The business of farming

• Sentence:Agribusiness is an important part of our economy.

agrarianism

• A political movement to improve business for farmers

• Sentence: The senator from Iowa believes strongly in agrarianism.

agrichemicals

• Chemicals used to improve farming.

• Example: pesticides

• Sentence: Agrichemicals are designed to improve farmers’ crops.

agriculture

• the science of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock; farming

• Sentence:Kansas State University offers many programs for students interested in agriculture.

agrarian

• relating to a farmer’s way of life

• Sentence:Many parts of Kansas have a strong agrarian culture.

agriculturist

• One who supports agriculture

• Sentence: The Mayor of the farming town is an agriculturist.