rancher

Similar practices survived until as recently as the 1970s—ranchers in the Sierra foothills would burn brush to encourage new growth for their animals to eat.
What the complex math of fire modeling tells us about the future of California’s forests|Amy Nordrum|January 18, 2021|MIT Technology Review
These technologies are expensive, and it is not unusual for seedstock producers to sell their bulls to other ranchers for $30,000 or more.
Breeding the right kind of cow|Katie McLean|December 18, 2020|MIT Technology Review
“For ranchers of my age, this is, like, something from Mars,” he says.
Here's What a Carbon Offset Actually Looks Like|Tim Neville|October 27, 2020|Outside Online
Nixon retorted that if there was going to be a torpedo fired it was going to be by America’s farmers and ranchers.
How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War (Ep. 386 Rebroadcast)|Stephen J. Dubner|August 6, 2020|Freakonomics

So I’m curious what the position is of ranchers on this kind of investment from a firm like Cargill or other firms that are sort of hedging their bets on the future of meat.
The Future of Meat (Ep. 367 Rebroadcast)|Stephen J. Dubner|August 29, 2019|Freakonomics
Throughout the race, the businessman, rancher, and former Democrat has vowed not to caucus with either party if he won.
The Independents Who Could Tip the Senate in November|Linda Killian|October 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Usually a rancher of few words, when it comes to the Border Patrol, Art has a lot to say.
A Shooting on a Tribal Land Uncovers Feds Running Wild|Caitlin Dickson|August 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Jenkins is a cattle rancher and successful businessman active in state agricultural affairs.
Candidates in Maine, Nebraska, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C., Challenge Republicans and Democrats Alike|Linda Killian|July 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We saw this during the recent standoff between Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and federal officers.
Home-Grown, Right-Wing Terrorism: The Hate the GOP Refuses to See|Dean Obeidallah|June 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Earlier this year, Miller responded to calls to stand with Cliven Bundy and declared common cause with the renegade rancher.
Hatriot Politics Created the Las Vegas Killers|John Avlon|June 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is said that the rancher visited Chicago several times following in an effort to persuade her to return.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux
While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews
With big, rangy Sam Welborn, David started out to become a rancher and live out his days in peace and quiet.
David Lannarck, Midget|George S. Harney
And secondly, if he should buy it, I hope I can persuade him to sell it to some first class, reputable rancher.
David Lannarck, Midget|George S. Harney
Then, upon awaking, the first act of the rancher was to ascertain his bearings, so far as it was possible to do so.
The Young Ranchers|Edward S. Ellis

British Dictionary definitions for rancher

rancher

/ (ˈrɑːntʃə) /

noun

a person who owns, manages, or works on a ranch

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