SECTION B DIVERSE OPERATION Broadbent family’s multi-generational ranch has run cattle and sheep for over a century The Broadbent family has been in Uinta County since the early 1900s, ever since two Broadbent brothers, Silvester and David, married Murdock sisters from northern Utah. The Murdocks were in the sheep business and their father wanted to make sure his daughters would be well taken care of, so he helped the Broadbent brothers get into the sheep business. “This all occurred sometime before 1905,” says Vance Broadbent, who currently runs the ranch along with other family members. “We have records going back to the late 1890s and early 1900s showing the family had U.S. Forest Service (USFS) permits for sheep.” “David and Silvester ran sheep in Uinta County, expanding operations throughout the years with my great-grandfather Sylvester who introduced cattle,” Vance continues. “His son JR later bought him out and increased the ranch holdings.” A family affair After graduating from Southern Utah University and working for a natural gas pipeline company for nearly 13 years, Vance had the opportunity to return to the family ranch in 2007. “After I had the opportunity to come back to the ranch, my dad Joseph Broadbent was tragically killed in an accident in October of 2013,” Vance shares. “I was fortunate to have been able to come back and learn from
his mentorship while he was still here.” Vance notes Joseph and his twin brother Ray were business partners, and the two families are still partners in the livestock operation today. “My uncle Ray has been a great partner and mentor, especially as I took over the management. I work closely with him,” Vance says. Vance further notes there is another generation currently coming on board. “I have two boys. My youngest son Lott is married. After he and his wife graduated from college, they came back to the ranch. My brother Matt also returned to work on the ranch several years ago,” Vance says. Working closely with family members is one of the most important things for those running today’s agricultural operations, since there are so many tough challenges to face in the industry. “There are many outside influences we have to deal with – environmental groups, government agencies, labor shortages and, sometimes, even family challenges,” Vance shares. “My management style has had to change from my dad’s time. He dealt with things like the Bureau of Land Management, but today there is so much more we have to deal with in terms of political pressures and governmental and environmental issues.” “I have to spend a lot Continued on next page
Trailing the sheep – The Broadbent’s sheep operation stretches from Granger to Evanston. Sheep are trailed between ranches throughout the year, and some of them run on forest permits in the Uinta Mountains. Courtesy photo
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Taking over – Vance Broadbent returned to the family ranch in 2007. Today, he oversees operations with his son Lott and brother Matt. Courtesy photo
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