About Us
Kent has lived his entire life on the land that was homesteaded by his great grandparents, Abraham and Rebecca Smith. Growing up on the ranch, he learned the importance of hard work, honesty, and determination.
Kent and Faye were married in 1976 and have been ranching and expanding their operation ever since. They purchased the entire herd of Registered Angus Cows from the K Plus herd in 1988 and hosted their first annual bull sale in the spring of 1989. Since that time, a lot of changes have happened, but many things have stayed the same. They still concentrate on producing the type of cattle that will perform well and turn a profit for the commercial cattleman. The Smiths utilize a strong AI program, and strive for a strong, maternal cow herd.
Trevor and Amber have become partners with us and we are looking forward to working with them, and slowly but surely turning a good share of the responsibilites over to them.
Cameron is 17 and enjoys the ranching life. He is a Senior in high school and stays busy with sports, FFA, 4-H, and helping on the ranch on weekends.
We had a welcome addition to our family in 2010. Aubrey Elizabeth Smith was born on July 6th and we are enjoying her every chance we get. She represents the 6th generation of Smiths to live on the ranch that was homesteaded in 1884!
ABRAHAM AND REBECCA SMITH
IRA AND LAURA SMITH
raised their three children on this ranch and spent their entire active lives here. They all worked together to improve their homestead. They planted many trees on what had once been barren land. We are now reaping the benefits of all their hard work and love of the land.
raised two children on this ranch, Kent and his sister Rennae. Clarice continues to live in the house Ira built for Laura. George passed away in November 2000 following a battle with cancer. The family all miss him very much, but they plan to continue in the same tradition that he would have wanted.
GEORGE AND CLARICE SMITH
made their way from Iowa in the fall of 1884. They traveled in a covered wagon with their four children. They brought with them four horses, 30 head of cattle, a mower and a rake. Their dream was to own land, establish a home, and make a new life for their family. Their journey came to an end 27 miles southeast of Bassett, Nebraska in the heart of the Sandhills.
Smith Family History
Kent, Faye, Cameron Trevor, Amber, and Aubrey Smith
Smith Angus Ranch
Kent and Faye - Trevor and Amber
Bassett, Nebraska
