TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
The Circle O Farms trailer named after Cobi’s grandfather, “Oscar”Hamilton.
Cobi Hamilton in A.I. school with Dr. Charles Looney, a cattle expert and avid Arkansas Razorback fan.
Cobi’s son, Riley Hamilton, on the farm with his friend, Parker Smith.
Cobi’s parents, Gene & Deborah Hamilton.
business started. Named for his grandfather, Oscar Hamilton, Circle O Farms holds a special place in the family. Hamilton mainly buys and sells Brahman cattle. The Brahman nature is to stay close together and never stray far from their group. “They are sturdy cows that can withstand the Texas heat and know how to survive.” This breed appeals to Hamilton as hard work, a fortified legacy, and the cattle business have been tightly woven into the tapestry of his heritage. To some people, especially his ten-year-old son, Riley, Hamilton will always be the NFL star from Nash, Texas. But Hamilton’s view of himself is quite
One of the most important business philosophies he adopted from both men is, “The world is smaller if we all work together. Ultimately, we will all make more money because it always comes back around.” Texarkana is a hub for buying and selling cows in the surrounding states. Most of Hamilton’s business is accomplished online, and while many get sucked down the social media rabbit hole, he is online simply to sell cows. His only criteria for being accepted as his Facebook friend—you must own a cow! “My goal is to get more established, so wherever I go, I can sell cows,” Hamilton said. He hopes to grow his business to an echelon where people come to him
cover photo by Matt Cornelius
no matter where he is located. He works hard to meet the needs of his customers and serve them in a way that is convenient for them and beneficial to his business. Along with a couple of farms in Texarkana, Hamilton owns the land behind his grandmother’s house where his dad’s Beefmaster
different. “This is my happy place, out here in the mud. I come here every morning before heading out to cattle sales to get peace of mind and ensure everything is how it should be. Who wouldn’t like this? The birds singing. Pretty cows. Life is short. Who cares what people make you out to be?”
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