What is another word for ranching?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈant͡ʃɪŋ] (IPA) 
Ranching is a term commonly used to describe the activities involved in the management of large and often extensive farms that normally specialize in the cultivation of livestock animals. Synonyms for ranching include livestock farming, animal husbandry, cattle breeding, cattle raising, cattle farming, and pastoral farming. Other related terms include dairy farming, sheep farming, pig farming, poultry farming, and aquaculture. These terms are often used interchangeably or in conjunction with each other, depending on the type of animals raised and the geographical location of the farm. Ultimately, the goal of ranching is to provide food for people and to care for the animals that produce it.
