SEIDLER RANCH

Alliance, NE

The Ranch

Seidler Ranch, Inc. is a traditional cow/calf operation located on the western edge of the Sandhills. The home place is situated northeast of Alliance in Sheridan and Box Butte Counties. The ranch also comprises 10,000 acres located in Cherry County, near Merriman. Sandhills prairie and meadows make up the landscape of the Seidler Ranch. Calving begins in February for heifers and in March for Cows. Roger and Patty have developed a quality AI breeding program with a focus on docility. They also place tremendous value on stockmanship and on providing a high standard of care to their livestock.

Roger and Patty believe the future of family ranching depends on the active participation of the next generation. They are eager to provide an opportunity to someone with a passionate interest in ranching, recognizing the integral role they will play in shaping the future of the industry. They are eager to contribute not only to an intern's experience but also to recognize the value of their contributions to the future of family ranching.

The Mentors

Roger and Patty Seidler

Roger and his wife, Patty, have been married for 43 years and together own and operate Seidler Ranch. Roger has a lifelong background in ranching in the Sandhills and has a passion for raising cattle. He also enjoys working with horses and sharing that interest with others. Patty, who hails from southwest Nebraska, attended nursing school in Alliance, where she met Roger and was introduced to ranching.

Roger and Patty work together in all aspects of their ranch operation. They deeply value their family and enjoy visiting them. They have one son, Dustin, and one daughter, Trisha, both of whom live and work off the ranch. The Seidlers are proud grandparents to five grandchildren.

The Intern

Duties

Daily livestock care: Moving cattle, monitoring cattle health, ensuring cattle have water, and staying within fences
Assisting with artificial insemination of cattle
Horsemanship
Rotational grazing implementation and pasture monitoring
Assisting with putting up hay
Ranch Infrastructure: Duties will include fencing, ranch repairs, and maintenance as needed
Equipment: Operating equipment, equipment maintenance, and repairs

Additional responsibilities as needed and as per request.

Horses and ATVs are utilized for daily ranch tasks. Roger and Patty are willing to teach any aspect of the operation, including QuickBooks & Cow Sense.

Desired Skills

Valid driver's license
Honest
Good communicator and willing to ask questions
Some cattle experience preferred
Truly interested in learning and ranching

The Details

Length of Experience: 3 months

Stipend: Seidler Ranch will pay a monthly stipend estimated at $2,100.00/month.

General work hours: The typical work week is 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Hours will vary depending on the season and activities. The regular day off is Sunday.

Housing and meals: Seidler Ranch provides shared housing at the home place with Roger and Patty. All utilities are included, along with a washer and dryer. The Internet is also available. Meals are provided, and they are often shared.

Vehicle: A vehicle will be provided for use on the ranch.

Living on the Seidler Ranch: The home place is located 18 miles from Alliance. Alliance offers a range of basic amenities, including dining and drinking establishments, grocery stores, hotels, a health clinic, a vision clinic, a post office, and gas stations. Community events include the County fair and brandings.

Educational Activities: Opportunities to attend select workshops and participate in various ranch tours will be available.