husbandman

/ˈhʌzbəndmən/
noun
  1. A farmer, especially one who cultivates land and raises crops or livestock.
    • The old husbandman knew exactly when to plant corn for the best harvest.
    • In medieval times, a husbandman often worked land owned by a lord.
    • The husbandman rose early to tend to his fields before the sun got too hot.