NFN Auctions is more than a marketplace—it's a movement powered by Nebraska's ag community. Founded and owned by over 500 farmers, ranchers, and agri-business leaders across the state, NFN (Nebraska Farmers Network) was created to give producers and property owners a smarter, community-driven way to buy and sell.
Powered by the far-reaching platforms of AuctionTime and HiBid, your listings gain exposure to buyers across the country and around the world—bringing global demand to your local operation. Whether you’re selling a single tractor, a property, or an entire line of machinery, NFN Auctions provides the tools, trust, and reach to get the most from every sale.
Our mission is simple: keep value in the hands of those who grow it. By offering a transparent, trusted platform built by people who understand the land, we help you turn unused assets into working capital—while supporting the future of Nebraska agriculture.
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Nate Smith lives in Hastings, Nebraska, with his wife Lisa. They have five adult children that all still live in Nebraska. Nate grew up in Sargent, NE in rural Custer County. He spent most of his early years working on farms and ranches.
Nate moved to Hastings, NE in 2002 where he dedicated over 12 years serving the residents of Adams County working as a Deputy for the Adams County Sheriff's Office. He then transitioned into the insurance business in 2014 where he dealt mainly with people in rural Nebraska helping them with supplemental health insurance.
While in the insurance industry he got experience in managing other sales managers and sales teams.
Nate and Lisa enjoy time with their children and time at Harlan Lake fishing and spending time outdoors. Nate is excited to move NFN forward with adding members to the network because he has a deep desire to make sure that rural family farms and ranches can prosper and continue from this generation to the next.
At NFN Auctions, we're more than just an auction site-we're a community built by the hands that feed our state. Owned collectively by farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders, our mission is simple: to provide a trusted, transparent platform for buying and selling farm equipment while giving back to the agricultural families who make Nebraska thrive.
Auction Services: Residential, commercial, farm equipment, and more—maximize value with expert bidding events designed to get the best price for your assets.
Moving & Packing Services: The Thiel Family’s reliable team will move everything you want to your new home, and the rest will be prepared for auction—getting you there safely and on time.
Sales Prep Renovations & Construction: Through Freedom First Improvements, we help you boost property appeal and close deals faster with ready-to-sell updates, repairs, and improvements.
Estate Sale Services: Need estate items sold? We’ll handle everything—organizing, marketing, and selling your items with care and respect.
You can be a rep for NFN Auctions to bring more income into your operation by earning commission on the sales.
Allison Leasing Company is a service offered to our members through NFN Auctions. You can lease any type of ag-related equipment (tractors, implements, trucks, trailers, attachments and more) or any type of ag-related fixtures (storage buildings, grain bins, augers, dryers, irrigation pivots and more). The product can be new or used from any dealer, auction, or private sale of your choice.
Our terms are flexible with most ranging from 72–84 months compared to most banks that are 60 months. Some leases can be up to 120 months. You pick your payment frequency from monthly, semi-annual, annual, after harvest, etc. Fill out the simple one-page application and approval can be within hours after the application is completed and submitted.
