Jake Miller is not a construction foreman per say, but he is heading numerous building projects, nonetheless.
The Millers built a series of cross fences to graze their cow herds and yearling calves year-round north of Culbertson, Neb.
Jake and Cassie Miller operate a farm supply business and raise grassfed beef and lamb by Culbertson, Neb. Their two daughters, Cora and Callie, are the fourth generation on the ranch.
Calves eagerly enter a fresh paddock during a daily move as Jake Miller watches in the background.
Jake Miller is assisted by his two young daughters on their ranch near Culbertson, Neb.
In 2025, Jake Miller was featured on the cover of Irrigation Leader Magazine. He was also awarded the 2025 Nebraska Outstanding Grassland Conservation Award at the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Conference and named a Top 10 Industry Leader under 40 by The Cattle Business Weekly. He is pictured at the NARD Conference with his wife Cassie and two daughters.
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Jake Miller prepares to package a meat order from their ranch near Culbertson, Neb. The Millers raise and sell grassfed beef and lamb.
The Millers raise grassfed Dorper sheep, a South African breed that naturally shed so do not require shearing.
Livewire Fence Supply offers their own line of solar fences, designed by Jake Miller and made in America.
Hangtuff insulators are completely Nebraska-made. They fold over the wire and post to secure the fence tightly.
Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.
Kristen Sindelar
Agriculture Reporter
