I Am Angus - Joe Leathers, 6666 Ranch - RFD-TV

In this "I Am Angus" segment, Joe Leathers of the historic 6666 Ranch talks about the ranch's contributions to environmental improvement and sustainability. For more information, visit www.angus.org.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Angus
• cattle
• ranch
• bulls
• 6666 Ranch
• Joe Leathers
• ranching
• conservation
• beef
• I am Angus
• American Angus Association

[MrStryperfan]

@Rstars11 yaa i want to have it defintly as a hobby i have decied i want to get into the welding industry

[Rstars11]

@MrStryperfan Absolutely and then you can judge for yourself if you want to grow your operation or keep it as a hobby ranch!

[MrStryperfan]

@Rstars11 thanks alot what about having it has a hobby just a couple of cattle and other animals and just working a job?

[Rstars11]

@MrStryperfan B. B. To own your own ranch is very difficult if the land isn't inhereted. As you probably know, land is very expensive in modern times and the margin of profit is so thin on ag in general it's almost impossible to start-up a small op. But it IS possible. By having a day job for income, saving like a miser, working long hours (before and after your day job - rare vacations!) and leasing land. You slowly build your operation over the years. Best wishes!

[Rstars11]

@MrStryperfan Great question, MrStryperfan and I'll try to answer two ways.

A. If someone really wants to ranch cattle the best option is to work for an existing ranch with a degree in Ranch Management, Farm and Ranch Management or Range and Wildlife Management. (answer B next post)

[MrStryperfan]

i want to grow up to be a cattle rancher really bad what i dont understand is how people get the funds to start a cattle ranch anyone got advice or an answer???

[billystamps]

the real America-God bless

[MrFreebirdIII]

Superb video. Beautiful land, I can't wait to see it first hand.