First, I apoligize if this is in the wrong section.
In any case, I was wondering if there was anyone I could talk to about starting a ranch? I'm a seventeen-year-old, and yeah, I still have those rose-colored glasses on. [at least, that's what my father says] I want to become a rancher; but I have absolutely no idea how to begin. My family owns some land in Northern Florida, and we have experience raising cattle and horses - but I seriously doubt to the extent that would be needed to have a successful ranch.
I was thinking of taking classes - or getting a major - in Auburn Universisty's agricultural department. But, what classes would I need to take and would it be worth it? I'm also looking around the state(s) for summer ranching jobs, but would that help at all?
I realize that ranching probably ain't nothing but a sink-hole to put money in, but I want to at least take a shot at it before I throw the dream away. Now, I guess I got to apologize for being so darn optimistic/naive, but I guess all teenagers are like that. And, I know that this is vague and will probably bring up more questions then answers; sorry 'bout that.
I would love some feedback,
Britt
In any case, I was wondering if there was anyone I could talk to about starting a ranch? I'm a seventeen-year-old, and yeah, I still have those rose-colored glasses on. [at least, that's what my father says] I want to become a rancher; but I have absolutely no idea how to begin. My family owns some land in Northern Florida, and we have experience raising cattle and horses - but I seriously doubt to the extent that would be needed to have a successful ranch.
I was thinking of taking classes - or getting a major - in Auburn Universisty's agricultural department. But, what classes would I need to take and would it be worth it? I'm also looking around the state(s) for summer ranching jobs, but would that help at all?
I realize that ranching probably ain't nothing but a sink-hole to put money in, but I want to at least take a shot at it before I throw the dream away. Now, I guess I got to apologize for being so darn optimistic/naive, but I guess all teenagers are like that. And, I know that this is vague and will probably bring up more questions then answers; sorry 'bout that.
I would love some feedback,
Britt