This is former show heifer of Colton’s that is now working in the herd. She carries Black Oak and Pine Ridge genetics and the calf is sired by a son of LN LMC 12th Man.
Adding Value, Generation by Generation By Martha Hollida Garrett Simbrahs have proven their value for two decades for the Hewitt family and the value is recognized by three generations of this Fouke, Arkansas based operation. Jimmy and Crystal Hewitt are the middle generation of Hewitts and are the current owners of Cherokee Cattle Company. They are joined by their children, Kyleen, 17 and Colton, 15 and Jimmy’s parents, Billy and Sherrie Hewitt. Jimmy’s first exposure to the breed came in the early 1990’s while showing cattle. In high school, Jimmy showed Simmentals and his sister showed Brahmans. This provided additional knowledge about the base breeds behind Simbrahs. His parents purchased their first Simbrahs in 1997 for his sister to show. Jimmy and future wife Crystal purchased their first SImbrah from Stagg Cattle Company of PAGE 14
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Colton, Crystal, Jimmy and Kyleen Hewitt, owners of Cherokee Cattle Company.
Mount Pleasant, Texas in 1999. The family’s initial purchases convinced them the breed would work well in southwest Arkansas. Jimmy graduated from Oklahoma State University (OSU) with a degree in ag economics. He met Crystal, a Stroud, Oklahoma native at college and the couple were married during their time at school. Crystal holds a bachelor’s degree in ag economics, as well as a masters degree in media specialty and administration. “While we were at school, we purchased a few head of Simbrahs on our own. We added them to Mom and Dad’s herd,” Jimmy said. “They took care of them while we were away and we returned often to help.” Upon graduating, they decided to build a life in Fouke, where they would establish careers and grow their Simbrah program. Over the years, they have made calculated purchases and today their herd numbers about 50 cows. They have made purchases from the Texas operations of Pine Ridge Ranch, Baring Cattle Company, Shallow Water Ranch, Freasier Ranch, Victor Guerra and Seale Cattle
