Is Your Brain More Farmer or Rancher?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Is Your Brain More Farmer or Rancher?
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About This Quiz

Are you often found looking for the nearest exit at your day job? If so, your brain might be trying to tell you that it's time to make a change. After you tell us about your love of animals, your ability to grow food and the things you need to be happy, we'll know if your brain is geared more towards being a farmer or a rancher. 

Even if you haven't considered either occupation as a full-time career, simply by being here you are telling yourself that you have some sort of interest. From spending long nights on horseback on the range to helping the family cow give birth, there's a certain kind of excitement your brain is missing. We think that excitement comes in the form of a new life as a rancher or a farmer!

Put on your mucking boots and head to the stables of our questions. By the time you're done shoveling out the answers we need to read your brain's mind, we will know what you're meant to do with the rest of your life. Will you agree with our findings, or will you need to reevaluate your entire life? Giddy up and go find out!

Which kind of cow do you think looks most friendly?
Angus
Shorthorn
Belgian Blue
Guernsey

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What do you prefer to do while sitting around a fire?
I like to make S'mores.
I prefer sitting in front of a heater.
I like to cook up the day's catch.
It's a good time to warm up.

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Which of these hat styles do you wear most often?
Sunhat
Trucker hat
Beanie
Cowboy hat

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If you were a farmer, what would you like to grow?
Hemp
Tomatoes
Wheat
Rice

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When is the last time your brain wanted to go horseback riding?
Never
When I was a kid
Recently
Every minute of every day

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What do you daydream about in boring meetings?
Food
The beach
Money
Taking a nap

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Which farm animal is your least favorite?
Pig
Chicken
Donkey
Alpaca

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How often do you go to farmer's markets?
I go during the season.
I never make it.
I go every weekend.
I go as often as I can.

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Which piece of machinery looks like the most fun to drive?
Tractor
Semi-truck
Baler
Loader

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What farm task does your brain find most disgusting?
Mucking out stables
Pulling weeds
Birthing a cow
Fixing broken fences

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Do you work better with others or alone?
I can go either way.
I prefer working alone.
I like working with others.
I like to boss others around.

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What do you like most about sleeping under the stars?
It's relaxing.
I don't like it!
It's fun to spend time without screens.
I feel one with the universe.

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Where would you rather be a rancher or a farmer?
Oklahoma
New York
Florida
Montana

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How would you control an unruly horse?
I would give it some space.
It's not my business.
I would offer the horse a carrot.
I would grab it by the reigns.

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If you were stuck on the plains during a snowstorm, what would you do to stay warm?
Body heat
A fire
Shelter
Keep moving

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Are you going to grow a garden this year?
I grow a garden every year.
I don't have time for a garden.
I'm going to try.
No, but I will buy from local farmers.

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Do you have any idea how to forage for food?
I would love to learn!
I have no need to do that.
I know you can eat dandelions.
I can make a meal from things I forage.

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Have you ever been on a hayride?
Yes, many times!
I would love to try it out.
No, thank you.
It was cold and itchy.

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How would your mark your livestock as being yours?
I would give them earrings.
I think it's cruel to do that.
I would spray paint them.
I would mark their tails.

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Do you prefer to work at sunup or sundown?
I'm a true early bird.
I'm usually working during both.
I'm more of a night owl.
I will work when I'm needed.

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What kind of dog would make the best sidekick for your personality?
Labrador retriever
Chihuahua
Aussiedoodle
Norweigan Elkhound

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Do you mind driving long distances?
I don't mind a few long trips a year.
I love going on long trips.
I prefer to be a passenger.
I prefer to ride my bike on long distances.

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Which outdoor activity do you find most enjoyable?
Baseball
Barbecuing
Gardening
Fishing

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Are you better with your hands or with your brain?
I'm decent with both.
I'm on the brainy side.
I can fix dinner.
I'm better with my hands.

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Which animal-related would you try?
Dog groomer
Lion tamer
Rodeo clown
Cow rangler

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Would you rather have a pet goat or a pet llama?
I would like one of each!
No pets for me
I would prefer the goat.
Sign me up for the llama.

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Which famous cowboy would you like to know more about?
Billy the Kid
Butch Cassidy
Buffalo Bill
Kitty Canutt

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What name might you give to a new pony?
Helper Elf
My Little
Hoofy
Mustang Sally

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What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?
Living off grid
Advancing in my career
Owning my own business
Riding the range

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When is the last time you went to a state fair?
I go every year.
It's been a really long time ago.
I prefer our county fair.
I'm hoping to go next year.

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