Description

Tucked in a secluded corner of the fertile Fall River Valley, is the timeless harmony of water and farming. This 1446-acre ranch not only produces top quality hay, with abundant water bringing high tonnage, the natural layout is perfect for raising cattle year-round. With a bonus of growing wild rice, this diversified operation makes it one of the most unique ranches in the North State. Then add the hunting and fishing aspect, along with a spectacular setting boasting the largest seasonal waterfall in the valley. Highlighted by Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen in sweeping views. The water is distributed to all fields with flood irrigation, using underground mainline and return ditch system. Supplied by 5 Ag wells and springs. Well laid out headquarters centrally located on the ranch includes cattle working facilities and corrals, animal barn, hay barns, large metal shop and several pastures. There are two ranch homes, both with amazing views, multiple outbuildings. The solar field covers the entire ranch including homes. Convenient access with two roads into the property. The owner has been a proud steward of this amazing ranch for almost 30 years and is ready to turn it over to the new owner to work and enjoy for years to come. RANCH DETAILS: WATER: All wells are between 300-350 feet in depth Spring: 15 HP Pump producing 2500 GPM Well #1: 45 HP Pump producing 900 GPM Well #2: 75 HP Pump producing 2800 GPM Well #3: Not in use Well #4: 100 HP VFD Pump producing 2500 GPM Well #5: 100 Hp VFD Pump producing 2800 GPM Ditch Pump #1: 10 HP pump pulling 2000 GPM Ditch Pump #2: 25 HP pump pulling 2300 GPM Domestic #1: Located at ranch headquarters, supplies managers home, stock water and shop. Domestic #2: Located at owner's home. FLOOD/UNDERGROUND MAINLINE AND DITCH SYSTEM: All wells are tied together with underground mainline distributing water to fields with tail water going into the return ditch system and pumped back into the mainline system. All hay fields have been Lazer leveled with flood gates opening in all checks. SPRINGS: There are multiple springs on the ranch, both year-round and seasonal. 2 year-round spring fed ponds. Two springs are being used in the irrigation system. Seasonal creek creates a spectacular water fall in winter and spring months. HAY FIELDS: 524 +/- acres are planted in grass hay mix and some alfalfa. The owner cuts the fields on different schedules, depending on cattle grazing. Some fields are cut 4 times, some 3, and 2. A few fields are cut 1 time. The fields that are used mostly for hay production produce between 6 - 5.5 ton per acre. On an average year, the ranch produces well over 2000 ton. Putting up enough hay to feed the cows through the winter and spring months, selling the remaining hay. All fields are fenced. RICE FIELDS: Approximately 220 acres are in wild rice. The seasonal creek is a great tool for filling the checks with water in the spring. The owner is currently leasing the rice ground. WRP CONSERVATION EASEMENT: 193 acres are in a conservation easement for enhanced habitat. Used for cattle grazing and hunting. CATTLE: The ranch has a year-round cattle operation, now running 200 spring calving pairs, 20 replacement heifers and 5 bulls. This number varies from year to year. The owner has had up to 500 cows. Increasing the number of cows will reduce the hay production because of grazing. HEADQUARTERS: Approximately 10 acres. 3, 400 sf metal shop with concrete floor, 2 - 18' roll up doors, 12' rollup side door, storage and restroom plus concrete apron in front and one full side. 18, 000 sf hay barn. Wood construction, metal roof, cindered. 6, 400 sf hay/equipment barn. Wood construction, unique curved glulam beams, metal roof, cindered. 3, 750 sf animal/hay barn. Wood construction, metal roof, cindered. Full cattle working facility with corals, scale, squeeze and chute. Newer pipe and wood fencing. Fuel tanks contained in concrete perimeter. Two animal pastures. HOMES: Both main house and managers

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Listed by: Donna Utterback