About Us
History
The Peterson family came to Smith County, Kansas in the late 1870’s. We proudly operate the land our ancestors homesteaded and raise Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, and Angus Beef Cattle.
Brothers Brent and Brian started farming together as children, using toy tractors and animals in the dirt. As they grew their father and grandfather taught them to operate farm equipment and care for 4-H and FFA animals. In high school they took on more responsibility following some accidents where their father was unable to physically do the work of farming. After attending college at Kansas State University, both brothers came home to grow the family farm.
From the 1990's to today, Brent and Brian strive to make wise, proactive stewardship decisions while analyzing the financial, agronomic, animal health, soil health and legacy impacts of those decisions. Sister Dana joined the team in 2023 to bring her administrative, policy, and economic skillsets into the management team.
A Family Tradition
Our farm headquarters is in Bellaire, Kansas, where our great grandfather's mechanic shop still stands. We're blessed with the privilege of operating cropland and pastureland for the many extended family members and other family friends in the Womer, Cora, White Rock, and Lebanon areas of northeastern Smith County, Kansas.
We strive to take care of this beautiful land as it has taken good care of our family through seven generations. We're building soil health and productivity for the next generation as we make decisions for the long-term. Several years ago, we went entirely no-till and are constantly learning about and implementing all types of technologies to improve the land and animals we're honored to steward.
Our family supports many community efforts as we recognize, just as our homesteading ancestors did, that we can't succeed without strong partners and neighbors.
About Peterson Brothers Farms Inc
Brent
Brent
Brent
Brother Brent and Dana live in Smith Center. His passion is watching animals and crops grow. He enjoys turning out cow-calf pairs into the pasture in the spring.
Dana
Brent
Brent
Sister Dana lives in Smith Center. She came home after working in farm policy and nonprofit management. She geeks out on farm data and tries to keep operations organized.
Brian
Brent
Brian
Brother Brian and Sherri live near Bellaire. His passion is growing crops and improving soil health. His happy place is in the tractor, combine, excavator, or bulldozer.
