Roles in Ranch Management
- The person who owns and manages the operation of a ranch is usually called a rancher.
- If this individual in charge of overall management is an employee of the actual owner, the term foreman or ranch foreman is used.
- A rancher who primarily raises young stock is sometimes called a cow-calf operator or a cow-calf man.
Dude Ranches and Activities
- Dude ranches are the perfect spot for families to get away from day-to-day life, enjoy nature, and reconnect with one another.
- Vista Verde is a dude ranch disguised as an all-inclusive resort.
- The activities at Vista Verde include half- and full-day rides, river rafting, archery, and cattle work.
- The lodge at Zapata, which dates from the 1800s, gives off that nostalgic cabin vibe with its rustic blond-wood furniture.
- If this place were a car, it would be your mom and dad’s 1987 Jeep Wagoneer.
Advocacy for Sustainable Agriculture
About 15 years ago, CalCAN came about to make the case for public investments in sustainable agriculture.