Paige Crowell Smith

Paige Crowell Smith is a shorthorn cattle breeder in Elrod, AL, in Greene County and the Black Belt region near Birmingham. She has been raising shorthorn cattle for over a decade and maintains registrations with national cattle associations. All breeding stock undergoes annual Johne’s disease testing and routine vaccinations under veterinary supervision. Her herd grazes on improved pastures and calves are handled daily to ensure calm temperaments.

The farm balances traditional breeding practices with careful selection for maternal traits and adaptability to Alabama’s climate. Visitors often remark on the well-kept pastures and the gentle nature of the young stock.

Smith’s approach emphasizes balanced nutrition, humane handling, and clear communication, while performance metrics such as weight gain and maternal calving ease are recorded and available upon request. Calving takes place in sheltered barns fitted with straw bedding and heated water stations to support newborn calves.