BROOKFIELD FARM - Key Persons
Originally from Van Nuys California, Anthony has been at Brookfield since 2019 and was promoted to farm manager in 2021. Before coming to Central Kentucky, Anthony worked on a large ranch in Weatherford Texas, performing embryo transfers for some 500 mares as the top cutting-horses in the United States. Prior to his career in agriculture, Anthony owned and operated a Ring-a-Wrencher automotive business with his wife Nicole.
Anthony has a passion for animal husbandry and cattle breeding. He is proficient in ultrasounding and uses the latest technologies to manage Brookfield's bovine pedigree program. Not only does he actively work and care for cattle, but he also oversees the maintenance of all Brookfield facilities and natural resources-where his master mechanic and equipment operation skills come into daily use. Anthony has many talents and Brookfield is most fortunate to have him on board.
Anthony earned a B.A. from the Art Institute of Las Vegas and is a proud member of the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association and National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
Ben is widely regarded as one of the finest herdsmen the Commonwealth. Having grown up on a tobacco and cattle farm outside of Paris Kentucky, Ben has been in agriculture his entire life. Ben's career is broad in breadth and experience-having managed a vineyard and a large-scale equine farm; and spearheading no-till corn, soybean, wheat, vegetable, and straw operations in Central Kentucky before becoming Brookfield's farm manager in 1991.
Ben retired from Brookfield in 2021 after an impressive thirty-year tenure. During his time at Brookfield, Ben worked tirelessly with owners Jack and Betsy van Nagell, along with his team, to produce one of the finest Black-Baldy herds in Kentucky. Today, Ben continues to consult on farm operations, namely providing insight and guidance on Brookfield's storied cattle program.
Job Titles:
- Master Cattle Handler & Equipment Operator
Originally from Winchester KY, Vance has been at Brookfield since 1975. Vance is the veteran and longest serving employee at Brookfield. He is a master cattle-handler, mechanic, and machine operator-while also assisting in all-around maintenance. Vance loves our cows, and provides them with the very best care and attention. Brookfield truly values Vance, and he is a key part of our team.