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Environmental Protection Agency: An administrative body in the USA which deals with pollution. Abbr EPA. Understanding the role of the EPA helps farmers comply with environmental regulations and improve sustainable farming practices.

environment: The surroundings of any organism, including the physical world and other organisms. Built environment, natural environment. Understanding the environment helps farmers adopt practices that protect and sustain the natural world.

embryonic: 1. Referring to an embryo 2. In the first stages of development. Knowledge of embryonic stages helps farmers manage breeding programs effectively.

ESA: Abbreviation for Environmentally Sensitive Area. Understanding ESA helps farmers adopt practices that protect sensitive environments and receive funding for conservation efforts.

excretion: The passing of the waste products of metabolism such as faeces, urine, sweat, or carbon dioxide out of the body. Compare secretion. Understanding excretion helps farmers manage animal health and hygiene.

Embden: A heavy white breed of goose, with blue eyes. Raising Embden geese can provide farmers with high-quality meat and feathers.

estate village: A planned village built within an estate. Understanding estate villages helps farmers manage rural communities and agricultural land.

entomologist: A scientist who specializes in the study of insects. Entomologists can provide farmers with valuable insights into sustainable pest management practices.

enzootic disease: An outbreak of disease among certain species of animals in a certain area. Compare epizootic disease. Managing enzootic diseases helps farmers protect animal health and prevent the spread of infections.

eye-bright: Same as ivy-leaved speedwell. Managing eye-bright helps farmers maintain crop health and biodiversity.