Definition
milksheds
noun
- plural of milkshed; regions or areas that supply milk to a particular city or market
Usage: chiefly North American; often used in agricultural and urban planning contexts
Examples
- The milksheds surrounding the city provide fresh dairy products to local markets.
- Urban expansion has reduced the size of traditional milksheds near major metropolitan areas.
- Farmers in the milksheds work to meet the daily milk demand of the region.
- Transportation infrastructure connects the milksheds to distribution centers in the city.
- Climate change affects crop yields in milksheds that depend on seasonal rainfall.