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Darby Minow Smith ranches and writes in southwestern Montana. 

Darby Minow Smith rides her horse, Milton, on her family’s ranch in Boulder, Montana.
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What’s it like to be a cow?

by Darby Minow Smith October 8, 2025

A cattle rancher reflects on her occupation and the growing movement to understand how other animals see the world.

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