I am a senior in high school. For about 4 years now my dream has been to own my own cattle ranch in the Western US. I visited a ranch on the way to Yellowstone on vacation, and it was awesome. I think it would be a great lifestyle for me. I love working in the outdoors, working with animals, and being mostly in charge of myself. I have worked on a farm, so I do have experience working with ag stuff.
How would a person start a ranching business? I am planning on getting at least an associates degree, maybe a bachelors. I live in WI and I would have no land that family or anyone owns, so Would I have to lease or what? I also wouldnt have much money, being freah out of college. I would appreciate any info on the life of a rancher and how someone like me would be able to make my dream a reality. Thank you