While common in the United States, large-scale ranching is also a vital economic activity in Australia, New Zealand, and parts of South America and Africa.
A ranch is traditionally defined as a large farm dedicated to raising grazing animals, such as cattle, sheep, or goats. Unlike sedentary livestock farming, large-scale ranching often relies on vast rangelands to provide forage for animals.
For many operators, income is highly seasonal, with paydays often occurring only once or twice a year following calving seasons. Modern Evolution & Sustainability