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smallfarm

[/smɔːl fɑːrm/]
nounpl: smallfarms
pequena propriedade agrícola
1. A farm of limited size, typically operated by a family and producing crops or livestock for subsistence or local markets
The smallfarm produces organic vegetables for the local farmers market.
A pequena propriedade agrícola produz vegetais orgânicos para a feira de agricultores local.
2. A rural holding with modest land area, usually less than 50 acres, engaged in agricultural production
Many smallfarms in the region rely on sustainable farming practices.
Muitas pequenas propriedades agrícolas na região dependem de práticas de agricultura sustentável.
Synonyms
small holdingfamily farmminifarmcottage farm
Antonyms
large farmagribusinessindustrial farmestate farm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pequena propriedade agrícola; pequena fazenda
Common in agricultural contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pequena propriedade; sítio
Sítio is commonly used for smaller rural properties
São Paulo
pequena propriedade rural; chácara
Chácara often refers to suburban smallfarms
Portugal
pequena exploração agrícola; quinta pequena
Quinta is the traditional Portuguese term for farm

Related Idioms & Phrases

work the land
from farm to table
back to the land
subsistence farming
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