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agisting

/əˈdʒɪstɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of agist: taking in and caring for (livestock) for payment.
    • The ranch is agisting horses for several local families this season.
    • Agisting cattle on rented land can be a good source of income.
    • He spent the summer agisting sheep for a nearby farmer.
noun
  1. The practice or business of taking in livestock to graze for a fee.
    • The farmer made extra money through agisting during the dry months.
    • Many small landowners rely on agisting to maintain their fields.
    • Agisting is common in rural areas where pasture is plentiful.
Synonyms
grazingboarding
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