"Tillerman" is a term that can refer to a person who operates a tiller, a tool used to cultivate soil for gardening or farming. The tiller helps break up the ground, making it easier to plant seeds and grow crops. This role is essential in agriculture, as it prepares the land for successful planting. In literature, "Tillerman" may also refer to characters in the Tillerman Cycle, a series of young adult novels by author Cynthia Voigt. The series follows the lives of the Tillerman family, exploring themes of family, resilience, and personal growth through various challenges they face.