Homer is the fourth-generation co-owner of Shovel Dot Ranch, a 15,000-acre operation of hay meadows and pastureland. With a strong family history of ranching dating back to 1883, the Buell family is dedicated to making their ranch, land, and cattle the best that it can be through conservation and information systems focused on proper management.
Homer has been an advocate for agriculture and the cattle industry through multiple trade organization leadership roles. He is a former president of the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association and the Nebraska Hereford Association, and has held many positions with the National Cattlemen Beef Association in his 14 years of board service.
Click the links below to learn more about Homer:
One Ranch Family’s Strategy to Save Their Sandhills Legacy
Leopold Conservation Award winner: Nebraska 2012
Shovel Dot Ranch: Conservation Profile