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The number of independent cattle ranchers and farmers is expected to decline by nearly one million jobs between 2008 and 2018. Droughts, the economic climate, consolidation of the industry (meaning: big companies buying up smaller ones) and… vegetarianism have, and will continue to have, an impact on this type of job and lifestyle.

In other words, it’d probably behoove you to take your domesticated animal and business acumen and put it to better use. Maybe look into becoming a veterinarian, an insurance agent or criminal justice lawyer. 

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