RANCH HAND

With dude ranches becoming an increasingly popular destination for families seeking a unique vacation, there are growing opportunities in this field. In addition, many western states, such as Texas and Wyoming, have reported shortages of ranch hands in recent years. Working ranches and cattle outfits may hire interns to train as ranch hands.

You have many geographic options if you wish to pursue employment as a ranch hand. Try Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Texas, Washington, Wyoming, or Hawaii. In Canada, you can try Alberta and British Columbia. And don't forget Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and other ranch-friendly areas.