About
Big Rig Ranch
Our Ranch
Preserving Montana's Ranching Heritage
We are a small ranch in Montana, dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of ranching in Montana State. Our team is passionate about raising quality cattle, livestock, and poultry, while providing top-notch services to our community. At Big Rig Ranch, we take pride in our sustainable practices and the care we provide to our animals, ensuring that our ranch stands out in the industry.
Our Community
Fairfield, Montana
Nestled in the heart of Montana, Big Rig Ranch is a local family-owned and operated business. Our commitment to preserving the traditional values of ranching reflects in the way of our farm and the personalized attention we offer to each animal. We invite you to explore our story and experience the warmth and authenticity of ranch life at Big Rig Ranch. We neighbor a windmill farm, a private local airport, and many thousands of acres of wheat and barley fields.
Our Story
Kurt and Tracy Schmidt
Kurt is from Colorado while Tracy is from Washington. Their journey began in 1992 in a small town 60 miles south of Seattle, when they met as friends. They did not know at the time, but their lives would be separated, then bring them back together 22 years later. They refound each other and married in 2017 joining a blended family of four kids and a special needs sibling. Their family quickly grew and today, they are grandparents to four small grandchildren. With a dream of owning acreage, they moved to Montana in 2023 to start a cattle ranch and create a sustainable farm. With one of the four kids relocating to the farm and the sibling, the four of them are learning how to build and grow a cattle ranch.
They have opened their home to Airbnb. They welcome you to experience the farm life and stay with them in their large cabin style lodge.
Currently, they have a small herd of cattle, turkeys, chickens, and cattle dogs. In the near future, they plan to bring in more animals and expand their cattle herd. Stay tuned for many more exciting business ventures and additions to the Big Rig Ranch.