The Norton Legacy
Four generations on the same Arkansas valley.
We're the fourth generation to live and farm on the Crooked Creek Valley, just outside Harrison, Arkansas. On our ranch we raise registered Angus cattle, stocker calves, and American Quarter Horses — and we love sharing that way of life with our family and neighbors.
Our Story
It started with ten acres next door.
Will moved to the cattle business at twelve years old, after a neighbor gave him the chance to buy ten acres next door. He's been building and growing the operation ever since. Rachel joined in 2010 and has played a key role in developing the farm-stays and beef-sales side of the business.
Whitley and Kid round out the family and are learning all aspects of ranch life along the way — feeding, fencing, working calves, and everything in between.
Will + Rachel + the kids on the ranch
How We Do Things
Take care of the land.
The rest follows.
We keep things pretty simple — take care of the land, take care of the cattle, and the rest follows. We raise registered Angus and we do it right here on our farm, with a focus on doing things the right way and producing something we're proud to stand behind.
- Cattle raised on pasture in the Crooked Creek Valley
- Grain-finished for marbling and flavor
- Locally butchered, vacuum-sealed, freezer-ready
- Direct from our farm to your table
Ranch work · close-up of hands at the equipment
Come see it in person.
Park your camper for a weekend, stay in the loft above the barn, or just stop in to grab a freezer box on a butcher day.