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What It's Like To Be...
A Cattle Rancher
Mar 26, 2024
Chachi Hawkins, a cattle rancher in southwest Texas, discusses the challenges of raising cattle in the high desert, hauling calves to auction, and protecting the herd from mountain lions. She shares her transition from a corporate career to cattle ranching, the seasonal rhythms of ranching operations, and the emotional attachment to calves. The podcast explores the world of family-operated cattle ranching and sheds light on the multi-faceted role of a cattle rancher, including managing environmental challenges and the deep familial legacy of ranching.
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- Cattle ranching involves hard work from branding to managing unpredictable challenges like weather and equipment breakdowns.
- Transitioning from a corporate job to cattle ranching showcases the fulfilling journey and the annual rhythms of raising and selling calves.
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Chachi Hawkins: From Corporate to Cattle Ranching
Chachi Hawkins, a cattle rancher in southwest Texas, shares the reality of ranching life, contrasting it with sentimental notions, highlighting the immense hard work involved from branding to roping calves. She describes the unpredictable challenges like weather and equipment breakdowns that ranchers face, stressing the demanding nature of the job.
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