What is another word for agriculturist?
Pronunciation: [ˈaɡɹɪkˌʌlt͡ʃəɹˌɪst] (IPA) 
An agriculturist is someone who is involved in the practice of agriculture, which refers to the science and art of cultivating plants and raising animals for food, fiber, and fuel. There are various synonyms for the word agriculturist, including farmer, agronomist, horticulturist, gardener, planter, tiller, cultivator, and rancher. A farmer is someone who cultivates land and raises livestock for food, while an agronomist is a professional who studies the science of soil management and crop production. A horticulturist specializes in the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, while a gardener is a person who grows plants for pleasure or decoration. A planter or tiller of the soil is someone who prepares the ground for planting, and a cultivator is someone who manages plant growth and development.
