Rancher

A rancher takes care of animals like cows, sheep, or horses that live outside on big open land. On a regular day, they ride a horse or drive a truck out to the pasture, which is the wide grassy field where the animals eat. They count the animals, check that each one looks healthy, fix fences, and fill the water troughs. For example, if a calf wanders off, the rancher follows its tracks and guides it back to its mother.

This is what makes a rancher different from other farmers: a rancher mostly looks after animals, while many farmers mostly grow crops like corn or carrots. The milk, cheese, wool, and meat that families put on their tables often come from animals a rancher has cared for. A rancher gets to know each animal and makes sure it has food, water, and room to roam. Because of that, the animals stay calm and cared for.