LAND Winter 2022

LS Ranch

Presented By Texas Ranch Sales, LLC Winter 2022

RANCH L S

SALES, L.L.C.

LS Ranch, a highly improved recreational, hunting, and working cattle ranch spans approximately 22,791± deeded acres. Framed by national forests with incredible mountain views in every direction, this ranch is in a class by itself.

52,695 Acres CROOK COUNTY, OREGON Property ID: 14315164 $35,000,000

LS Ranch, a highly improved recreational, hunting, and working cattle ranch spans 22,791± deeded acres. Framed by national forests with incredible mountain views in every direction, this ranch is in a class by itself.

Brokers

American Farm + Ranch 50

Bachman & Associates 50

Beaverhead Ranch Group 87

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 76

BHGRE Steinborn & Assoc. 94

California Outdoor Properties 44

Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty 91

Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty | Brook Havens 72

C3 Real Estate Solutions 78

Century 21 Farm & Ranch Harvey Properties 50

Chas. S. Middleton and Son LLC 58

Chase Brothers, LLC 64

Clark Company Ranch Real Estate 66

Coldwell Banker | Mason Morse 84

Eagle Land Brokerage 50, 52

Fridrich & Clark Realty LLC 89

Harrigan Land Company 86

Hayden Outdoors Real Estate 37, 54

Heyn Real Estate 50

Icon Global 14

International Sporting Properties 50

Jacobs Properties 50

Jim Smith Realty 95

Keller Williams Black Hills | Lewis Realty 74

LandLeader 42, 46

Lippard Auctioneers 93

M4 Ranch Group 62

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Road 33 Artois Artois, California

Mason Morse Ranch Company LLC 82

Mirr Ranch Group 70

MRF Lands 92

Northwest First Realtors 50

O’Neill Land, LLC 95

Peoples Company 32, 80

Peter Boysen Realty 94

Powell Land Resources, LLC 50

Premier Land Company 88

Premier Ranch Properties 50

RE/MAX Advantage Land Division 50

RE/MAX Experts Land & Ranch 50

RE/MAX Integrity Farm & Ranch 50

RE/MAX The Group WY, Land Division 50

Republic Ranches L.L.C. 31

Results Land Co. 50

Swan Land Company 38, 68

Taylor Land Investments 50

Texas Ranch Broker, LLC 50

Texas Ranch Sales, LLC 8

The Whitney Land Company. 50

Twin Oaks Realty, Inc 93

United Country Ranch Properties | Northwest Realty & Auction 24, 83

United Country Real Estate | Real Tree United Country Hunting Properties 85

Warrior Earth 90

Western Ranch Brokers 81

Today, I’m playing catchup. I spent this past weekend on a video and photo shoot at the Monarch West Ranch in Texas’ Trans Pecos region.

Working with the team of Republic Ranches and their clients at Conservation Equity Partners and Conservation Equity Management, we were shooting the footage and images necessary to produce the cover story for the current issue of Texas LAND and a complementary film for LAND.com. It’s a new product package spurred by the recent consolidation of LandsofTexas.com and LandsofAmerica.com under the umbrella of LAND.com

LAND.com is the address of the nation’s largest rural real estate marketplace. The LAND.com Network owns 79 percent of all organic search traffic, which translates into 12M+ visits per month. On any given day, this location racks up 1M+ property views.

Not only does this put more eyes on your listings, but the high-volume website also gives us a far-reaching story-telling platform. And we’re using it to share the story of the legendary lifestyle that land brings, hence my trip to far West Texas.

It was a three and a half-hour drive one-way, and man it was worth it. First, the ranch, located in the Chihuahuan Desert, is ruggedly beautiful, blending harshness with astonishing diversity. The Devils River, Texas’ most pristine river, runs through the property for about three miles adding an unexpected touch of lushness. Although we were working, the tension melted away as it does when we surround ourselves in nature.

Happy Holidays

Second, the company was stellar. It’s one thing to do business over the phone, in a meeting room or in the confines of busy restaurant. It’s another thing completely to sit around a campfire underneath a blanket of stars, telling stories and belly laughing. The walls come down and the personalities come out. We entered Monarch West as colleagues and left as friends.

Third, the possibilities are endless. As we’ve discussed in this space many times before, land is an investment that provides financial shelter and peace of mind. The folks at CEP/CEM are exploring ways to improve on ecological productivity and capture the increased value. Their approach offers another way to skin the proverbial cat.

On my drive home, I caught a podcast where Joe Rogan interviewed Will Harris, a fourth-generation cattleman who has become a specialist in regenerative agriculture. Harris and his crew, working on White Oak Pastures near Bluffton, Georgia, are improving the environment and providing food and fiber for a growing population. They, too, are skinning the proverbial cat in a different way, but again land is the foundation of their efforts.

Then, this morning I read an article focusing on using farmland and asset allocation to hedge against inflation. The author noted that farmland is a hard asset that produces consistently positive returns with lower volatility and a strong correlation to inflation, resulting in attractive yields even in a recessionary time. In the article, the author pointed out that commercial real estate and farmland share many similarities, except for depreciation. Many of commercial real estate’s assets will depreciate over time or require renovations, remodels and consistent upkeep, while well-managed farmland assets tend to appreciate over time while providing annual returns on cash rent. Another opportunity to skin an old cat in a new way…

So, as we begin a new year with new opportunities and new challenges, one thing is clear. Land however you use it, is a good way to skin a lot of different cats. As I tell my kids, “Smart people buy land. You should too.” I hope you find the perfect piece of property in our pages—and perfect peace during this holiday season that lasts throughout the coming year.

TOM ALEXANDER Publisher talexander@land.com

DAN MURPHY

Dan Murphy, ALC, Broker and Co-Owner of M4 Ranch Group, has called the Mountain West home his entire adult life. Dan's extensive and diverse business experience reveals a track record of success. Murphy shows enthusiasm for life by experiencing the great outdoors' wonders and pursuing professional and recreational life experiences. Life passions, dogged work ethic, and professional experiences have led to the vision and development of his team's current ownership of a nationally recognized real estate firm, M4 Ranch Group. Find out more at M4RanchGroup.com

CHRIS DOUGLAS

Chris Douglas’ interest in photography began at age 10, when he began by snapping photos of wildlife and family hunting trips. His love of the outdoors and wildlife continues to energize his current work. After almost two years as the Creative Director at C.C. Filson in Seattle (2018–2019), Douglas now works as an independent contractor Creative Director/Consultant and Photographer. He divides his time between work locations and Montana where he lives with his wife, two children and their horses. Find out more at ChrisDouglas.Photography

JOHN HERRITY

As Director of Sales at Hayden Outdoors, John Herrity brings over 20 years of experience and assists in the day to day sales operations at the brokerage headquarters in Windsor, Colorado. He represents clients as a broker in Alaska, Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. Herrity resides in Windsor, Colorado, and loves to fish, hunt, golf, snow ski, and spend time in the outdoors with his family. His past civic duties include President of the Economic Development Corporation and 10-year member of the Planning and Zoning Commission in Elk Point, South Dakota. Find out more at HaydenOutdoors.com

GOVERNMENTAUCTION.COM

Established over 12 years ago as a clearing house for unimproved land, GovernmentAuction.com is one of the largest and most reputable online surplus land auction companies in the United States. Having sold over 20,000 properties, GovernmentAuction.com has established a solid track record and credibility in the online land auction marketplace as a top land auction site. GovernmentAuction.com is not a governmental agency, but a private company that works closely with a variety of state agencies and other sources to find and purchase parcels of land in bulk. Find out more at GovernmentAuction.com

Publisher TOM ALEXANDER talexander@land.com

Senior Account Executive ROB KOSTANICH rkostanich@land.com

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RANCH L S

52,695± Acres in Crook County, Oregon PRESENTED BY TEXAS RANCH SALES, LLC

LS Ranch, a highly improved recreational, hunting, and working cattle ranch spans approximately 22,791± deeded acres with an additional 29,904± acres of FS and BLM allotments. The ranch is for sale in Crook County, Oregon, just southeast of Prineville.

Framed by national forests with incredible mountain views in every direction, this ranch is in a class by itself. A stunning entryway leads into the property with an impressive system of roads that connects the disparate sections of the ranch.

The headquarters consists of a custom main home situated on a hilltop overlook that boasts incredible views and luxurious high-end finishes throughout. On the upper floor, there are five bedrooms, each with their own private bathrooms, including a master suite with his and her bathrooms, three half-baths, a custom kitchen with granite countertops, spacious living room, family room, breakfast room, a walk-in freezer, theatre room and a large deck. The lower level features several relaxing and entertainment areas including a full bar with 360° views, a game room, and a sitting area, which are all accented with stunning granite finishes and sections of exposed aggregate slate. There is a laundry room and fireplace for each level. Impeccable landscaping surrounds the home and there are two garages complete with heat and AC, as well as indoor dog kennels.

Another custom-built 3,572± square-foot home serves as the ranch manager’s house. It features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and one halfbath. There is also a 2,204± square-foot bunk house built in 2017 that sleeps 10 between four bedrooms. There are numerous additional houses and cabins to accommodate overflow guests and employees.

The property features top-of-the-line equine and cattle amenities. There is a sizable eight-stall barn and roping arena with a large, heated tack room, an alley and catch pen, a vet and grain room, enclosed hay storage, and an outside wash rack.

“Miles of rivers and creeks flow throughout the property making it a true wilderness escape with endless live-water recreation.”

The cattle working facility is entirely enclosed and heated with multiple roll-up doors, a wash out system, steel corrals, two silencer squeeze chutes, sorting pens with alleys, sick pens, and bull pens. Additional improvements include all new fencing throughout the entire property, a fuel station, large hay barn with a concrete floor, an angle shop, equipment and storage shop, and a tractor shed, all with multiple bays.

Miles of rivers and creeks flow throughout the property making it a true wilderness escape with endless live-water recreation. Numerous mountain springs gush forth with crystal-clear, ice-cold water and several stock ponds are scattered throughout the landscape. There are three storage lakes for irrigation and recreation on the property: 3± acre Cemetery, 4± acre Sarvis, and 15± acre Maury. Thirty one pivots, with extensive piping and diversion points, cover 1,500± irrigated acres. In addition, there are multiple solar powered wells.

Hunting on LS Ranch is unbelievable with LOP tags from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. This includes landowner Rocky Mountain elk and mule deer tags. Additional wildlife on the property includes pronghorn antelope, bobcat, mountain lion, coyote, and eagles. The ranch also supports 400 cow/calf pairs conservatively.

There is a variety of terrain and topography including steep bluffs and hilltops, lush river valleys, wide open fields, thick forests, and hidden meadows. Dramatic elevation changes add to the scenic beauty that the ranch offers.

LS Ranch is unparalleled in Central Oregon premier hunting and recreational ranches. This is a rare opportunity to own a ranch that has it all: a ready-to-go cattle operation with stunning improvements, breathtaking views, tremendous hunting opportunities, and incredible water features and topography. °

SPOTLIGHT ON

Adena Springs Farm

2,300 Acres in Bourbon County, Kentucky

PRESENTED BY ICON GLOBAL

Anticipation is growing with Icon Global’s recent announcement that a “Call for Offers” on the storied Thoroughbred breeding farm, Adena Springs, is likely coming soon.

“The legend and legacy of Adena Springs is unparalleled,” said Bernard Uechtritz. “Marketing has generated a variety of expressions of interest. As we continue to evaluate interest, we will potentially release the official tender date in Q1 2023.”

The property’s sale was first announced at the Fasig-Tipton Night of Stars Event in November of 2022. Its $55 million listing price was revealed in June, spurring an uptick in qualified and focused activity.

“In 2022, new price records are being set at prestigious Thoroughbred sales across the globe,” Uechtritz said. “Equestrian enthusiasts are apparently supporting Winston Churchill’s observation that, ‘The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man.”

According to Uechtritz, their enthusiasm spills over into equestrian real estate. He cited the recent announcement and simultaneous pending sale of Woodford County’s Pin Oak Farm by Justice Real Estate based in Lexington, Kentucky, as one example of significant listing momentum, as well as other private, off-market activities in

local, national, and global racing pockets.

“There is always smart money for great real estate anywhere, in any market—regardless of where conventional indicators and talking heads may point,” Uechtritz said. “And this is great, great equestrian real estate.”

Historically Adena Springs’ focus has been on breeding champion racehorses, but the worldclass infrastructure is multi-faceted, versatile and could be easily converted to a showplace for any equestrian discipline, be it show jumping, hunterjumper, Grand Prix, dressage, or cross country. It could even be a horse park or another type of creative racing breeding co-op operation with central facilities.

“The farm naturally divides in half or into other large tracts that could support different operations or development; however, we hope to leave those options, decisions, and value-add opportunities for the new owner. We will, however, sub-divide the farm if it makes sense.”

The Farm

At 2,300±-acres the state-of-the-art breeding facility is one of the two largest farms under one fence in the rolling heart of the Bluegrass Country. At peak capacity, Adena Springs can accommodate 1,000 horses. Located 20 minutes

northeast of Lexington, Kentucky, the farm has earned the prestigious Eclipse Award for Outstanding Breeder eight times since its founding.

Arguably the farm’s focal point is the two-anda-half-story Office/Stallion Barn/Breeding Shed. The lobby, complete with custom trophy cases, recessed lighting and walnut wainscoting with an adjoining conference room and offices, is just the beginning.

The office is directly attached to a 14-stall stallion barn, complete with a large viewing area. The stallion barn feeds into the teasing and prep area that includes two teaser and three mare stalls as well as a teasing area, a full laboratory, a viewing area and two offices.

In addition to the main complex, the farm boasts seven identical 28-stall broodmare barns; 10 lighted run-in barns; one quarantine barn; two hay barns (250'x30') and one equipment building (60'x40').

The farm also includes nine management-suite homes ranging in size up to 3,500 square feet each. An employee complex with 11 residences, an in-ground pool, and other recreation options such as volleyball and a soccer field.

“There is simply no other horse farm like this available. It is modern, efficient, well-built and on Kentucky’s best soil.” °

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MOVE NATURAL

For Kina and Nellie Pickett purchasing 20 acres in Montana’s Paradise Valley was a natural move in their ongoing battle to protect their children from America’s most pervasive addiction.

STORY BY LORIE A. WOODWARD

The inundation of screens is so addictive,”

Kina, a former professional skier and serial entrepreneur who lives in Bozeman, said. “As a nation, we’re losing the war. Nature is the only thing that can fight invading screens.”

He continued, “If we lose connection to the natural world, we’re in danger and yet there is a whole generation of children who don’t even think about going outdoors, either because they’re scared of it or just not aware of it. They’re being robbed—and don’t even know it.”

From the beginning, the Picketts built their relationship on a shared love of the outdoors and a commitment to family.

“We wanted to raise our kids close to the land and have that grounded lifestyle make sense to them,” said Kina, noting this desire was the genesis for their land purchase, which was their first. “For us, the American West is the place we can do that.”

Although the Picketts’ upbringings were vastly different, they both enjoyed the benefits of a free-range childhood.

Nellie, one of eight children, was raised on a 6,000-acre Montana ranch just two miles south of the Canadian border. The family worked and played together in the expanse. For the siblings, fun was where they made it. Once their chores

were done, the kids headed out. When it was time for them to return home, their mother rang a bell. Its peals cut through the wind and carried deep into the ranch.

Kina, whose father died when he was just two years old, was reared near Woodstock, Vermont. The family didn’t have a television and sitting inside fussing about boredom wasn’t an option.

“At the first hint of a complaint, Mom would say, ‘Get out of the house!’” Kina said.

He and his brother spent most days outdoors roaming the hills and forests, stomping in the mud, enjoying the best swimming holes, and dreaming up a million other ways to fill their days. During the winter, Mrs. Pickett, who was a teacher, paid a teenage neighbor $10 per day to take her sons skiing. Skiing not only became Kina’s primary connection to the outdoors but a driving force in his life. He rose to the top ranks of elite amateur skiers.

After graduating from Bates College in Maine in 1997, he packed his bags, headed west landing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and turned pro. His specialty? Freeride skiing, an extreme style of skiing performed on natural ungroomed terrain. The pro circuit took him around the world, and he faced off against mountains in Africa, New Zealand, Russia, France, Bulgaria and Switzerland.

PHOTO BY CHRIS DOUGLAS

PHOTO BY KINA PICKETT

As he was traveling around the world, Jackson Hole became an in-demand address. The population swelled and Kina, who left the tightly packed confines of the East Coast in search of elbow room, moved to Bozeman, Montana, in 2008. Soon after, he met Nellie, who left him as breathless as careening down a mountain at breakneck speed.

“She was—and is—such as stunningly beautiful person,” Kina said.

They married in 2014. After 13 years on the circuit, Kina retired and focused his competitive drive on building businesses. His most recent is ZPPR, a content-sharing platform. Using Bozeman as home base, they, as avid tent campers, adventured through the West, hiking, biking, paddling, skiing, climbing and flyfishing.

In 2013, they welcomed their son, Ashur, who was joined by their daughter, Story, in 2016. The Picketts’ grand adventure, as any parent will tell you, then began in earnest.

“People always ask me if I miss the adrenaline [of ski racing], but I’ve done all that crazy stuff, gotten the diploma and actually came off the mountain, unlike many of my friends who didn’t make it,” Kina said. “In this phase of my life, adventuring with my family... seeing my kids’ reaction when they take in nature’s power... leaves me with the same feeling as standing on top of a mountain.”

The Grand Adventure

After the kids were born, the Picketts added a 1971 Airstream travel trailer to their outdoor arsenal. As a tech entrepreneur, Kina is a master at working remotely. Committed to letting their children cut their teeth in the outdoors, the family packed up and went exploring as often as possible.

“The outdoors is so ingrained in Nellie and me that we committed to getting our family outside— and we were doing it,” Kina said. “But COVID was a watershed moment.”

When the world shut down, the Picketts were in the middle of a three-week, off-the-grid camping trip in southern Utah. The intermittent headlines that had reached their far-flung outpost didn’t prepare the elder Picketts for the chaos they found in a Moab supermarket when they emerged to restock their larder. Shelves were empty. Shoppers were snatching everything in sight.

“It was like ‘Holy sh*t! The world has changed— and we need to go home,’” Kina said.

—KINA PICKETT

“After our year-plus of traveling, the bond between us is 10 times stronger than it would’ve been if we’d been stuck in our own house staring at our own screens"

For a few weeks, they lived in fear of the pandemic, venturing from their home only to make quick trips to Costco. They researched, watched and waited. As more information materialized, so did a theme: COVID-19 is difficult to catch outdoors.

Kina, who was already working remotely, announced, “We’re leaving.”

And they did.

As a “brand guy,” Kina turned the trip into a “media circus” with sponsorships and an affiliation with the Matador Network. For 18 months, the Picketts crisscrossed the country, logging 40,000 miles on the path less taken. Their 27-foot trailer was self-contained, allowing them to live offthe-grid and avoid packed campgrounds. Nellie home-schooled Ashur and Story, who were then 6 and 4 respectively.

Their extended family was horrified by what they perceived as risks of life on the road. Kina, then and now, respectfully disagrees with their risk assessment.

“No one was coming into our camp,” Kina said. “We only saw other people when we bought groceries and gas. We lived outside. I’d argue that our life was more risk-free than theirs.”

And while the rest of America was binge watching Netflix and staring at four walls, the Picketts were watching sunrises and sunsets, jumping waves in three different oceans, casting for trout in crystalline rivers, tackling bike trails, roasting marshmallows over glowing campfires and learning a lot about life on the road.

“In those tight travel spaces, the family just kind of folds in on itself and there’s no place to hide,” Kina said. “When people get short with one another, you have to work it out.”

Keeping the peace usually required nothing more than a quick family meeting and an admonition for “everyone to be nicer to each other.” Kina and Nellie took turns watching kids, so the other spouse could get away for a workout and some personal time. Screen time was limited to an hour on a weekend morning where the family all watched the original Looney Tunes cartoons on DVD, the same ones Kina watched at his friends’ houses on Saturday mornings. Collectively, they kept life simple, uncluttered, and low stress by living in the moment.

“After our year-plus of traveling, the bond between us is 10 times stronger than it would’ve been if we’d been stuck in our own house staring

at our own screens,” Kina said. “Screens don’t build camaraderie.”

Oftentimes, their daily lives played out like scenes in a movie shot at stunning locations by an exceptional cinematographer. The children connected strongly with water, so the family sought out opportunities to be near rivers, lakes and oceans.

One day Kina watched as Ashur, who is “a study in constant energy and perpetual motion,” raced along a beach. The waves crashed against the shore. Suddenly, Ashur stopped. The minutes ticked by as he stood motionless staring out at the churning vastness. The scene repeats itself every time the family is on the seashore.

“It’s as if the ocean is the only force that matches his energy and he needs time in the presence of its power to ground him,” Kina said.

Of course, the ocean isn’t the only powerful force at work in the outdoors.

“Nature has an amazing power to bring people together,” Kina said. “Oddly enough, travel has become a grounding force for our family. We’re connected by our shared love of discovering what’s around the next bend.”

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Home Sweet Home

While the advantages of their rambling family adventures were obvious, Kina and Nellie recognized that Ashur and Story, who are now 8 and 6, needed other kids in their lives.

“It became apparent that they were missing friendship interactions and the socialization that comes with school, so we came off the road—but we didn’t lose sight of the importance of nature in our lives,” Kina said.

In the late spring of 2021, the Picketts started looking for a piece of property to call their own. The land market in Montana like the rest of the country had become increasingly competitive and prices had risen accordingly. Kina had sold a house in Vermont and was looking to reinvest the money in land. Their budget was clear.

They had been looking for several months when they got a call from their broker, who had discovered a 20-acre parcel in the Paradise Valley that overlooked the Yellowstone River. The eastern viewshed encompassed the entire Absorka Mountain Range.

The owner had died. His children were outof-state residents, who wanted to divest the property quickly, and were selling it “as is.” It was about an hour’s drive from the Picketts’ home.

“This land literally popped up—and we snagged it in a ridiculously good deal,” Kina said. “It gives us a long-term solution to staying close to the land.”

Right now, the property is a gathering place for extended family and friends, where they too can connect with nature. It’s outfitted with a 1970 Airstream trailer and a “half bar, half lounge” constructed by the previous owner. The Picketts spent the entire month of June there. During the school year, they make it out at least once a week.

The land’s future use is still on the drawing board. Eventually, they would like to live off the grid and raise much of their food. They recently became aware of the Longhouse near Daylesford, Australia. The one-of-a-kind dwelling includes a boutique farm with vegetables and animals, garden kitchen, cooking school, reception venue and home under a single 360-foot-long roof. Inspired by the concept, the Picketts are exploring how it might be adapted for Montana.

“It’s a really amazing concept,” Kina said. “Nellie is really into organic foods and feeding our kids in a healthy way. This would be one way to do it.”

In the meantime, they will continue to be outside together every chance they get, whether it’s on their land or on the road. They recently broke away from their routine for a three-week trip to the Oregon Coast. The kids’ Montessori School embraces experiential learning and accommodates adventures. Kina has an office in the Airstream.

“Our goal is to give our kids experiences— something that no one can ever take away,” Kina said. “Everything else can be lost, broken or stolen, but memories, like the land, are forever.” °

BY KINA PICKETT

—KINA PICKETT

“Memories, like the land, are forever.”

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Conservation

STORY BY LORIE A. WOODWARD

Agriculture

PIECES OF THE SAME PUZZLE

Aperson can’t successfully ranch or farm without being a conservationist,” said Conni French, who co-owns the C Lazy J Ranch near Malta, Montana, with her husband Craig. “In our experience, they are one and the same—and both are lifelong journeys of learning, applying new knowledge to the land and working with nature instead of fighting it.”

Montana, which is 56 percent rangeland, is home to a strong ranching industry. The synergistic relationship between agriculture and conservation comes into sharp focus in northeastern part of the state where the Frenches operate. The region, home to the nation’s (and one of the world’s) largest intact native prairies, is of high interest because of its rarity, its biodiversity and its role as habitat for grassland birds, whose populations are declining.

Northeast Montana is also part of the Prairie Pothole ecological region. During the last Ice Age, the glaciers left indentions in the landscape that hold pockets of water in the expanse of mid-grass prairie. This creates prime breeding habitat for ducks. In fact, Montana is the third largest duck producing state in America behind North and South Dakota.

According to Bob Sanders, Manager of Montana Conservation Programs for Ducks Unlimited, his organization’s primary goal is putting habitat on the ground. In order to do that, his main job is “ensuring that ranchers stay on the landscape by providing whatever tools they need specific to their piece of ground.” Tools range from cost-share programs for conservation and infrastructure improvement to voluntary conservation easements.

“What do ranchers need? Grass and water. What do duck, grouse, grassland bird and deer enthusiasts need? Grass and water,” Sanders said. “There’s 100 percent overlap between all of these interests and what we do.”

Successful agriculture and effective conservation are interlocking pieces of the same landscape puzzle.

He continued, “When people are in ranching for generations and generations, they know what’s good for land and are committed to doing what’s right, so they are ideal conservation partners.”

Many of the agricultural families in the region trace their roots back to the Homestead Act of 1862 and its subsequent iterations. The original Homestead Act, designed to attract hardy settlers to the untamed wilderness that was identified as a territory in 1864 and didn’t become a state until 1889, offered 160 acres of public land to US citizens on the condition they live on, cultivate and improve it. They could then “prove up” and obtain a deed after five years. Over the last 160 years, the pioneering families have added to their holdings in order to remain viable.

“If these multi-generational agriculturalists didn’t understand sustainability or ignored the health of their soil, their water or their vegetation, they wouldn’t be in business,” said Carly Bishop with United Country Northwest Realty & Auction in Malta, Montana. “Well-managed land and natural resources are essential for their survival in an industry where only the strong survive.”

Survival isn’t a given in the harsh extremes of northeastern Montana. In the summer, temperatures routinely soar past 100°F and in the winter can plummet to -30°F. The climate is semiarid. In a good year, 10 to 15 inches of rain falls. Currently, the region is in its third year of drought.

The Frenches attribute their longevity in the ranching business to a mantra that earlier generations of their family embraced: When in doubt, do what is best for the land.

“Ranching isn’t a short-run business,” said Craig French. “You have to give back to the land so it will be productive now—and long into the future. In other words, take care of the land and it will take care of you.”

At the C Lazy J, the Frenches, graduates of the Ranching for Profit school, have embraced

a rotational grazing system that mimics the nomadic grazing patterns of bison and other large mammals. The prairies evolved under intermittent grazing pressure. The wild herds moved into areas, grazed them hard for a brief period and then left. The plants would rest and regrow before the herds returned.

Today, the Frenches create small enclosures using temporary electric fences to crowd their animals onto a small area to maximize the impact of their grazing which reinvigorates plants, their waste which fertilizes the soil organically, and their hoof impact that opens the soil surface allowing rain to penetrate. The couple monitors the vegetation closely and moves the livestock to a new area once the animals have consumed the top one-third to one-half of the plants.

They have been using the system for the past five years. The changes they have seen in the landscape, including increasing plant diversity and vigor as well as responses in livestock performance and wildlife robustness, have just inspired them to learn more and do more. The next frontier is soil health and balancing the ratio of soil bacteria and fungi to create the optimum foundation for plant growth.

“We have no idea what this land can do if we get out of the way and try to aid it instead of control it,” Conni said. “God designed it perfectly and if we will get over ourselves, observe what is going on and enhance the processes, the sky is the limit.”

She continued, “Throughout time, agricultural families have shared the goal of leaving land better than they found it. The philosophy hasn’t changed, but our knowledge has.”

Craig added, “Out here on our land, we’re writing a never-ending book because our job will never be completed. It’s a constant learning experience, where we have successes and failures, but as we move forward, we’re going to

have an army of billions of soil bugs working for us—I can’t wait to see what this land will do.”

The Frenches don’t approach their management responsibilities in isolation, but instead ally themselves with a host of organizations ranging from the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to Ducks Unlimited, The Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Fund.

“In every group, we’ve found good people who have a strong love and passion for what they do, but some may not have the good fortune to own and manage property like we do,” Conni said. “Sometimes, we have to lay our pride and independence aside and ask for help. The resulting relationships are rewarding.”

While the Frenches gather information and inspiration from a variety of sources, the buck ultimately stops with them.

“As we’re trying to figure out what direction to go on our place, we’ll talk to a whole lot of people,” Craig said. “We’re not trying to decide who’s right, but what’s right for our land—and we filter through all of the information to figure out what will work best for us.”

According to Tanner Anderson, who is with United Country Northwest Realty & Auction in Malta, Montana and a fourth-generation Montana rancher, differences in perspective can help improve the conservation outcome.

“Ranchers have a hands-on perspective gained from years of observing and doing, while conservationists have access to new information, ideas and techniques,” Anderson said. “When everyone learns from one another and works together, conservation moves forward.”

He continued, “With that said, landowners are essential to large scale conservation because they control the land, they put the practices on the ground, and they make a difference for land, plants and wildlife—today and in the future.” °

Buying BENEFITS OF

Land

There’s a land buying revolution in the making. It’s no longer necessary to secure a real estate agent and get prequalified for a land purchase. Land is available throughout the United States and purchasing your piece of paradise is easier and more affordable than ever through online land auctions.

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Land auctions enable you to streamline the property selection and buying process, so you can close on your ideal property sooner and with less hassle. Not only is the process easier, but you can have access to a tremendous amount of land diversity in any state at value-based pricing.

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GovernmentAuction.com is proud to be the innovator of online land auctions in the United States. We are not a government agency, but our land for sale comes from tax sales and foreclosures from various county and state government agencies. As a result, all the land available through our online surplus auctions is guaranteed to have a free and clear title and value pricing. Additionally, our land for sale comes with no credit checks, no qualifying financing, and low down and monthly payments.

We’ve eliminated the traditional hassles of buying land by creating a seamless bidding and buying process through our live online land auctions. From farmland and undeveloped, raw land to hunting and mountain properties, GovernmentAuction.com has the widest selection of premium quality land for sale, starting at 0.25 acre to 640 acres.

Top Benefits of an Online Land Auction

While it may be a new experience for most land buyers, online auctions provide a welcome alternative to the traditional model of purchasing properties. Here are some of the top benefits of buying land through our live online auctions:

Buyer-Determined Pricing

Because land listings on our auctions are value-priced, the buyers determine the bid and how high your individual bidding will go. For some pieces of land, bidding can get competitive. But the nature of an online land auction allows you to bid only the amount you want.

Confirmed Seller Commitment

Once we list a property on our auction, it is ready for sale. This means you won’t be dealing with any last-minute uncertainty from the seller. Instead, the property owners are motivated, prepared, and ready to sell to the top bidder.

Land Diversity

Due to the extensive land diversity available through our auctions, you'll be exposed to land types outside your regular scope and geographic location. Use filters to search different land types and areas to find land for your next hunting getaway or camping adventure with the family. All our listings are for top-quality land throughout the United States, so you aren’t limited to one area like you might be in traditional process of buying land through a local real estate agent.

No Long Negotiation Periods

An extensive negotiation period with a seller is a frustrating pitfall of the traditional land buying process. Our online land auction eliminates this situation entirely. You will never have to worry about stressful and timeconsuming negotiations. What you see is what you get.

Expedited Closing

If you want to avoid a lengthy land sale process, the online land auction experience delivers. The nature of the auction minimizes the closing period and gets the deed in your hands much sooner. You will even know the buying and closing details and dates upfront, so you know what to expect every step of the way.

Transparency

Our live online auction is completely transparent. You will be notified if you are the highest bid, so you can formulate your offer. Our process levels the playing field so all buyers are operating with the same land information and bidding simultaneously. Fair and square.

Bring Your Dream of Land Ownership to Life

If you have dreamed of owning land, online land auctions can help you make that dream a reality. At GovernmentAuction.com, we are in the business of connecting buyers from all backgrounds and income levels with a fair and rewarding land buying experience.

Some of our buyers are looking for off-grid land to escape the chaos of the world around them. Others are seeking the perfect property for hunting, fishing, RVing, or camping. We encourage our buyers to envision the features of their ideal property and implement our easy-to-use filters to search for that piece of land they once thought was out of reach.

When you buy land through GovernmentAuction.com, here’s what you can expect:

• Widest selection of land types.

• Properties ideal for investment, recreation, hunting, offgrid living, and more!

• Properties from 0.25 acre to 640 acres

• Absolutely no credit checks—we don’t even look at your credit report.

• Guaranteed financing—anyone can bid and buy.

• Down payments as low as $100.

• Monthly payments start at $149.

Through our user-friendly site, you can research the property and place your bid. GovernmentAuction.com simplifies the entire process. With just a few clicks, you can become a proud landowner. Our live online land auctions take place every Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Visit GovernmentAuction.com to create an account, log in, and bid on your dream property. °

“We’ve eliminated the traditional hassles of buying land by creating a seamless bidding and buying process through our live online land auctions”

Overcoming Common Obstacles to Selling Farmland

According to Hayden Outdoors Director of Sales John Herrity, bountiful yields don’t necessarily guarantee a healthy sale when it comes to farmland.

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Crop yields are really only one piece of the puzzle—and they’re not necessarily the most important,” Herrity said. “Yields change from producer to producer. A savvy farmer will come in and look at the soil’s rating and compare it to what’s currently being produced to assess the viability of the land. You can have a great farm, but if the farmer doesn’t care for the land, then it won’t produce great yields. The next farmer could double production.”

If crop yields aren’t the biggest obstacle to selling your farmland, what is?

“Well, it’s really all the things we don’t normally think about when we think of farming,” Herrity said.

Here are some very common setbacks when it comes to selling your acreage.

Long-term Leases & Other Agreements

This is a biggie. If you decide to sell your farmland, but you have a long-term lease on the land, this can be a problem for buyers. Typically, people buying farmland are looking to work the land themselves. If you think you might be selling your farmland in the near future, avoid establishing any long-term leases. Alternatively, if you have a long-term lease on the land and feel it’s time to sell, consider buying out the lease or reworking the terms.

>Helpful Tip: Put all your updated lease documents in one place and make digital copies of the materials produced by the real estate agent for potential buyers.

Farmland Ownership Models

Sometimes a farm is a single-family entity. There’s one name on the title. If this is the case for your farmland, your sale will most likely be straightforward. If not, things can get a little sticky. Farms with multiple owners require a stakeholder consensus to sell. If everyone is on the same page, this will be easy to establish. If not, offering the land for sale will need to wait until all owners agree to the sale terms.

>Helpful Tip: Meet with a trust attorney if there’s the possibility that multiple entities could cause issues at the closing table.

Conservation Easements

Farms are big, expansive swaths of land that often require easements to allow for property access in otherwise inaccessible parts of the acreage. Easements are typically established with neighboring property owners or other entities, such as the Bureau of Land Management or the United States Forest Service. Buyers will want to clearly understand these easements, their permanence, and how they affect the land’s use.

> Helpful Tip: Qualified real estate agents such as the professionals here at Hayden Outdoors are experienced with conservation easements, water and mineral rights, and more. Write down your questions and call one of our team members to go over your inquiries.

Liens & Encroachments

If the farm is the rose in the deal, the liens and the encroachments are the thorns. Liens are placed on property, buildings, or equipment

that have outstanding debt until the debt is paid. Encroachments are just that—any unauthorized intrusion onto the property, either above or below the land. This can be an old fence that wanders away from its property line, an aging tree that bows from one property onto another, or a neighbor’s rusty tractor that he or she refuses to move from your land. It’s best to clear your farmland of all liens and encroachments, as much as possible, before listing it for sale.

> Helpful Tip: It’s also wise to have your real estate professional work with the title company to pull an ownership and encumbrances report (O&E Report), which will show any liens or judgments against the property.

Of course, don’t let these challenges deter you if you’ve tilled your last acre. For 45 years, the experienced real estate professionals at Hayden Outdoors have successfully completed complicated transactions. They know the ins and outs of large farmland sales. They’re happy to help and explain as they go, ensuring you get the most out of your sale, and your farmland is in good hands. Contact Hayden Outdoors today to learn more about selling your farm. °

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TIME-HONORED TRADITIONS, Cutting-EdgeInnovations

In a brokerage market facing challenges from a rapidly evolving tech space, Swan Land Company, based in Bozeman, Montana, is developing innovative solutions.

Pioneering ranchers had to be nimble and adaptable to a constantly changing set of conditions—and the same goes for ranch real estate brokerages,” said Mike Swan, owner and managing broker of Swan Land Company. "We owe our clients the best marketing practices." While 'Google core and algorithm updates' may sound like jargon, the fact is that a lot of standard practices in the industry are lagging behind what's required by big tech companies for good rankings and high performance. Let alone actually innovating for clients.

In 2012, Swan founded the brokerage that bears his family’s name based on the principles he learned growing up on their Montana ranch. Honesty, integrity, hard work, and planning ahead.

“We do our best to anticipate the changes in technology, and the farther the industry falls behind, the more challenging it's going to be to catch up,” Swan said. “With that said, this is an industry with a lot of heritage. Technology will never replace the power of a handshake, kitchen

table conversations, and boots-on-the-ground hard work.”

He continued, “However, if our due diligence packages and high-touch customer service are the gold standard, then we should apply the same discipline and personal touch to our marketing mix and the technologies in our portfolio."

This dedication has previously earned the team the opportunity to represent some of the most prestigious ranches in the Rocky Mountain West. These notable transactions include Climbing Arrow Ranch, Broken O Ranch, LF Ranch in Montana, and M&M Ranch in Wyoming to name a few.

Despite their success, the Swan Land Company team is never content. To enhance performance and push their service to the next level, Swan Land Company is completely upgrading its marketing stack and website. Their marketing foundation is strong, built on timetested strategies such as targeted print and digital advertising, a robust database of qualified

buyers, and a selective email list that has been developed over time.

“Our goal is to make our best better,” Swan said. “We’re going through a significant overhaul on our website and implementing some new cutting-edge tech infrastructure to face up to the challenges we see on the horizon. We’re also applying data science to our marketing campaigns in a way that will allow us to create perfectly tailored campaigns for every property.”

The company uses a set of buyer profiles developed by a market research team and feeds them into machine-learning algorithms. The MLA identifies unique digital markers and allows the Swan team to target qualified buyers precisely. This is a win for buyers and sellers.

“This data and other characteristics our agents feel are important for a property sale are fed back into the algorithm, allowing us to account for scale and the human element,” Swan’s marketing team said. “Some properties in the lower price ranges have large audiences, while

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truly elite properties have a razor-thin audience. This approach allows us to be precise, trim the fat, and put the right property in front of the right people time after time.”

The push for improvement is constant through post-campaign evaluation and data refinement.

“We’ve always tried to identify what works, and that will continue with these new tools,” Swan said. “Digital marketing improves with every set of relevant data, so over time, our efforts will just get better.”

As part of the overall technology upgrade, the website, which is expected to launch in early 2023, is being completely redesigned to put revolutionary tools in the agents’ hands to help them better serve clients. From the client side, the new tools will increase transparency and help demystify the process of picking the right agent. Swan is reluctant to give away too many details before the upcoming launch but is confident the tools will set a new standard in the ranch, farm, recreational, and luxury real estate space.

“I'm proud of the team we've built,” said Swan, noting the firm has one of the highest agent retention rates in the industry. “They’re deeply embedded in their communities and bring knowledge and expertise from their lifestyles to the table for our clients. These tools will just help them be even more effective.”

At Swan Land Company, everything they do is designed to serve their clients better.

“While the advances in technology and data science are exciting, they’ll never replace strong, working relationships built on trust,” Swan said. “Our focus has and always will be on doing what’s best for our clients. In this case, we’re increasing our data gathering and marketing capacity, so clients can rest assured we're giving them the best resources in the business.”

In today's fast-moving world, Swan believes it is crucial to stick to the basics and traditions while also being as effective and efficient as possible.

“Our approach to real estate has always been about high touch and hard work,” Swan said.

He continued, “We’re committed to relationships and practices that stand the test of time, not quick wins and turn-and-burns that can exist in today’s industry. Land lasts forever, and we believe in the power of relationships that endure.” °

Meet the Team

Since founding Swan Land Company in 2011, Mike Swan has surrounded himself with “an all-star team who puts customers first, have an incredible work ethic and completes every deal with the highest level of personal integrity.”

Home Base Bozeman, Montana

Licensed in Montana and Nebraska

Specialties Complex Transactions, Ranches, Farms, Recreation

Home Base Bozeman, Montana

Licensed in Montana and Nebraska

Specialties Investment & Development, Ranches, Recreation, Fishing, Hunting, Luxury

Home Base Saratoga, Wyoming Licensed in Wyoming Specialties Investments, Ranches, Hunting, Farms

Home Base Bozeman, Montana

Licensed in Montana

Specialties Fishing, Luxury, Lodging, Recreation, Hunting, Ranches

Home Base Buffalo, Wyoming Licensed in Wyoming, Nebraska and Montana

Specialties Natural Resources, Complex Transactions, Ranches, Hunting, Fishing, Farms, Recreation

Home Base Salt Lake City, Utah

Licensed in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Colorado

Specialties Ranches, Farms, Recreation, Hunting, Fishing, Investment, Natural Resources, Complex Transactions

Home Base Bozeman, Montana

Licensed in Montana Specialties Guest Ranches, Farms, Ranches, Recreation, Hunting, Fishing

Home Base Sheridan, Montana

Licensed in Montana

Specialties Hunting, Ranches, Recreation

Mike Swan Owner/Managing Broker

Kirby Berger Sales Associate

David A. Lowry Broker

Scott Williams Broker

Tim Anderson Broker

Stephen Leibinger Sales Associate

Sam Sanders Broker

Bill Wood Sales Associate

Finding

Finding a true land professional is one of the most important decisions you can make in finding success. Investing in buying a ranch, a family legacy property, a premier hunting and recreational property, a large ag production farm, green energy land, or in what is the upand-coming transitional ground? An investor needs to treat these investments with the same concern they would in any commercial or stock investment.

As a large acreage broker representing some of the country's finest properties, we search, identify, and solicit these buyers from a tiny pool. When we look at the scope of buyers for a particular property, we think in the shape of a pyramid. The top is much smaller than the bottom. Our group of potential buyers in each category is very limited. Finding a capable professional, investor, or purchasing entity is often the secret to our success. Similarly, an investor should think of finding a qualified land professional.

Today, an estimated 3 million qualified and licensed real estate brokers are in the United States. That was not a typo. Over 3 million brokers in 2022. Of those three million licensed and active brokers, only about half, or 1,547,699, are Realtors under the professional guidelines of NAR, the National Association of Realtors. As a part of NAR, real estate brokers are held to a higher ethical and professional standard. Once again, of the over 3 million licensed brokers, only 1.5 million are next level. Of the above three million real estate brokers and 1.5 million Realtors under NAR, only 2,017 licensed brokers are land professionals

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associated with the RLI, Realtor Land Institute, once again, holding these select few to an even higher professional standard.

Most importantly, out of the over 3 million real estate brokers, and 1.5 million Realtors under NAR, and 2,017 RLI members, only 613 real estate brokers worldwide have the hard-earned and coveted designation of ALC, Accredited Land Consultant. Only .0002 percent of real estate brokers are trained as accredited land professionals holding that specialized ALC designation.

When looking at the pyramid of professionals in the land business compared to the limited pool of investors, the land professionals are much smaller than our potential high-end buying pool. So few have the experience, knowledge, and ability to perform competently at the highest levels. Learn more in your search for a land professional at RLI.com. °

Accredited Land Consultants (ALCs) are more than land professionals. They’re the most accomplished, the most experienced, and the highest performing land real estate experts across the country— whether they specialize in agricultural land, timberland, ranch and recreational properties, or vacant land for development.

DAN MURPHY, ALC

M4 Ranch Group, Broker/Owner

RLI Colorado Chapter President ®

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Bently Ranch 12,393.23± Acres in Douglas County, Nevada

Property ID: 15707910 | $100,000,000

Bently Ranch is on the market for the first time ever selling all of its agricultural holdings. Situated on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Minden, Nevada, the property is located just 25 minutes from the popular Lake Tahoe area and just minutes from downtown Minden and Gardnerville. Over the last several years, the current owners have focused on sustainable farming, aiming to grow a variety of crops that are used in their distilling industry. What makes this possible are the senior water rights and the reservoirs used for irrigation. Water is abundant here on the Bently Ranch. There are about 6,046-acres irrigated with 34 pivots. Water on the property includes 3,746-acre Mud Lake and 1,784-acre East Valley Reservoir. Senior water rights are from the West and East fork of the Carson River. Currently being grown on the property are grains of wheat, rye, barley, hops, and oats as well as premium alfalfa. Improvements include 10 homes, 4 bunkhouses, 7 shops, 5 horse barns, 12 hay barns, 12 storage barns, a feedlot, and a compost facility.

Listing agents: Todd Renfrew 707-455-4444

Varian Arabians Ranch 150.29± Acres in San Luis Obispo County, California Property

ID: 15729903 | $3,750,000

For the first time ever, Varian Arabians Ranch is for sale to the public, offering 150.29 acres nestled among the gently rolling hills of the Central Coast of California. The ranch is located one and a half hours north of Santa Barbara, and fifteen minutes south of San Luis Obispo, in the town of Arroyo Grande. Varian Arabians is a peaceful place to visit, beautifully landscaped and surrounded by permanent pastures and hills. The ranch is a world-renowned equestrian facility, and this historic ranch was home to Sheila Varian, who bred some of the most influential Arabian bloodlines in the world. This property offers the opportunity to operate a first-class equestrian facility, a trophy ranch, and even a small vineyard development. The property is enrolled in the Williamson Act.

Listing Agents: Nita Vail 916-761-5604 | Todd Renfrew 707-455-4444

COLORADO, NEW MEXICO, AND WYOMING RANCHES

FOREST PARK RANCH

2,214.58± ACRES IN ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO

Introducing 2,214.58± meticulous kept acreage, bordering 6,200± acres of USFS lands, 600± acres of habitat enhancement, 9± miles of crowned and enhanced main roads, 31± miles of secondary roads, erosion mitigation, no conservation easement, seasonal senior water rights at 11.5 cfs, stunning wildlife, and an exceptional luxury estate creates a ranch offering rarely seen in the ranching world. Property ID: 13915355 | $16,000,000

PLACERVILLE RANCH

1,337± ACRES IN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, COLORADO

Located 19± miles west of Telluride and 11± miles southeast of Norwood, Colorado, and sits near the north boundary of the Uncompahgre National Forest. The ranch is home to numerous ponds and lakes with a spectacular variety of terrain and fauna, from the incredible wetland bottoms to the lush aspen forest and protein-rich oak brush, making the perfect home to vast numbers of elk and mule deer. Property ID: 15807971 | $5,899,000

WYOTANA RANCH

1,350± ACRES IN CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING

Wyotana Ranch comprises 1,350± acres of the true west. Private location, lifestyle, giant skies, and big game are some of the ranch’s best attributes. In Wyoming’s Game Unit 1 (Crook), Wyotana Ranch is home to exceptional elk, mule deer, whitetail, and antelope populations. The ranch has a multilevel home, working cattle improvements, and 2,300-foot grass airstrip and hanger. Property ID: 15743974 | $2,600,000

HORSEFLY MESA RANCH

1,525± ACRES IN OURAY COUNTY, COLORADO

Horsefly Mesa Ranch covers 1,525± deeded acres of majestic mountain property, located on a plateau between Ridgway, Colorado and Norwood, Colorado. The area is vast and mostly untouched giving way to great opportunities for hunting and grazing. The Horsefly Mesa Ranch is mostly undeveloped giving way for opportunities for hunting and livestock grazing within its fenced borders. Property ID: 15433397 | $15,149,000

W hether you are considering buying or selling, we understand each transaction is personal and unique. Our team is proud to share our passion with you, but that passion goes beyond selling or buying properties. The diverse backgrounds and experiences held by our team extend to ranching itself and all the excitement the great outdoors has to offer. We take each sale personal, and that’s why we don’t believe in a one size fits all approach. When you choose to work with M4 Ranch Group, you’re not only choosing to work with the best of the best, but you’re also choosing a family owned and operated business with 40 years combined experience, and we are hands on from start to well past finished.

$5,250,000

SANTA ROSA MEADOWS RANCH

948± acres

Paradise Valley, Nevada

The beautiful Santa Rosa Meadows Ranch rests in the shadow of the mountains and boasts magnificent views. Positioned outside of historic Paradise Valley, Nevada, Santa Rosa Meadows Ranch, comprising 948± acres, is a true oasis. Benefiting from more than six wells, Santa Rosa Meadows Ranch enjoys generous water rights and is presently utilized as a cattle ranch, supporting 300-500 head of cattle. Furthermore, there are 521± acres irrigated (flood and pivot) planted to pasture grass. Property ID: 1322394 8

110± acres

MIDDLECAMP RANCH

San Luis Obispo, California San Luis Obispo County

The ravishing Middlecamp Ranch comprises 110± acres (two point six± acres hobby orchards, 100± acres grazing) enveloped by the enchanting Edna Valley offering various locations for future home sites with scenic views. Water is supplied via two wells, springs, and reservoir. Property ID 14281968

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Annabella Land and Cattle

7,942± Acres in Sevier County, Utah

Situated in the heart of south-central Utah, Annabella Land and Cattle offers nearly 88,000 acres of deeded land and public grazing leases in and around the Fishlake National Forest. The ranch is the largest stakeholder in the exclusive Monroe Mountain Trophy Elk Association, which is world-renowned for its elk herd and trophy bulls and guarantees annual landowner hunting permits. With irrigated meadows, conservation values, and incredible recreation, all just over two hours from Salt Lake City, this is one of Utah’s largest preeminent hunting and grazing operations. Contact Chris Corroon.

$25,000,000

Property ID: 12893829

The Farm on the Colorado

1,123± Acres in Garfield County, Colorado

The Farm on the Colorado is a resource-filled, legacy investment opportunity with nearly two miles of frontage on the Colorado River, a 10-acre lake for water-skiing and SUP, quality hunting and scenic views. The Farm is likely the largest flat, irrigated expanse on a single, private property in the entire I-70 corridor through the rugged Rocky Mountain stretch between Denver and Grand Junction and identified in Garfield County‘s Comprehensive Plan as a prime location for future development. Contact Tommy Latousek.

$30,000,0000

Property ID: 12233583

Elk Creek Ranch Member/Owner Opportunities Available in Rio Blanco County, Colorado

This private sporting club is one of the most exclusive fly-fishing and hunting communities in the world. Along the banks of the legendary White River, Elk Creek Ranch is comprised of 2,850 total deeded acres and has access to more than 25 miles of private trout water. Purchase of a parcel includes membership with unparalleled luxury and club amenities. Offering ten distinctive properties. Contact Daniel Carter.

Starting at $1,900,000

Property ID: 9363650 • 7054687 • 7054684 • 5571605

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Bonito Canyon Ranch

566± Deeded Acres in Las Animas County, Colorado

Bonito Canyon Ranch features an 8,500-square-foot, Three-bedroom, four-bath luxury log home constructed by Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia. Bonito Canyon is surrounded by large, world-renowned hunting properties such as Ted Turner’s Vermejo Park, Hill, Tercio, and nearby Bar NI Ranches and other well-managed trophy hunting properties ensuring the ability to employ excellent resource and game management practices with like-minded neighbors. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

$7,895,000

Property ID: 15212509

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Sand Springs Ranch

2,291± Deeded Acres in Sublette County, Wyoming

Sand Springs Ranch is approximately one mile south of Boulder, Wyoming on the western front of the Wind River Range directly adjacent to Hwy 191. Consisting of approximately 2,291 acres, Sand Springs bisects the property, providing multiple drinking locations for livestock and big game. A good set of shipping and working pens are located near the highway and off a well-maintained ranch access road. Contact Jared Souza.

$1,950,000

Property ID: 15212512

MAAD Peak

40

± Deeded Acres in Larimer County, Colorado

A peak of your own! Design meets nature in Architect Marc Gerritsen’s latest Colorado creation, which sits atop a mountain peak in northern Colorado outside Fort Collins. Bordering the national forest on two sides, the 40-acre property offers ample privacy, silence, solitude, unobstructed views of the Front Range, and access to trails, rivers, reservoirs, and the great wilderness. That’s just a start. MAAD PEAK also features luxuries not usually found in remote mountain hideaways such as an oversized, fullyequipped professional kitchen featuring a 16-foot island; multiple outdoor decks and patios; Sauna and Cold Plunge, a 1,400 square foot master suite, and a 1,500-square foot fully-insulated and heated stand-alone ‘artist studio.’ MAAD PEAK is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Contact Haley Mirr or Tommy Latousek.

$2,800,000

Property ID: 15882277

Aspen Canyon Ranch

370± Deeded Acres in Grand County, Colorado

Set along the Williams Fork River in desirable Grand County, Colorado, is the Aspen Canyon Ranch. With a completely renovated home overlooking over a mile of freestone river frontage, the property offers incredible sporting opportunities including excellent fly-fishing, trophy hunting for deer and elk, and infinite recreation on the property and the adjoining public lands. Contact Pat Lancaster or Jeff Hubbard.

$3,500,000

Property ID: 15882280

Ute Ranch

330± Acres in Huerfano County, Colorado

The owners of Ute Ranch are offering the opportunity to purchase one of two building sites on the stunning property. The acquisition would include exclusive access to two acres of personal property and shared access rights to the balance of the 330-acre ranch. Just two-and-half miles south of the scenic town of La Veta, Colorado, the ranch includes—125 acres of lush irrigated hay ground, private access to 1.25 miles of the Cucharas River, which boasts excellent fishing for brown and rainbow trout, and a pleasant mix of grasslands, scrub oak, irrigated meadows, and riparian woodlands. Contact Woody Beardsley.

$1,250,000

Property ID: 15882276

SISTERS RANCH RETREAT

$2,850,000 #220155080 106 ACRES

Sisters, Oregon—106 acres | 70 acres well water rights | Cascade Mt. Views Custom ICF NW style home, 4,018 square-foot, four beds, three baths, open floor plan with amazing views from every window, private setting. Property: two tax lots, the 780 quare-foot guest home that would qualify for a replacement dwelling, five stall barn with tack and workshop, greenhouse. www.69805camppolk-sistersoregon.com

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OASIS IN CENTRAL OREGON

$1,550,000 #220152991 39.7 ACRES

Powell Butte, oregon This property is 39.7 acres with 31 acres of COI irrigation water rights. Country home is 1,964-square-foot, single level, open living room, kitchen and gas fireplace—private setting with mature trees, ponds and landscaped. The property is ready for livestock and includes a hay barn, equipment garage, round pen, corrals with livestock shelter, and fenced/ gated www.11298fleming-powellbutteoregon.com

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CENTRAL OREGON RANCH

$2,790,000 #220150754 94 ACRES

powell butte, oregon 94 Acres 79 Acres Central Oregon Irrigation Water Rights | Cascade Mountain views custom country home is a 3,187-square-foot single level, open floorplan, three beds, two-anda-half baths. 2,880-square-foot shop with a studio, hay/equipment barn, and hay barn with feed bunk— fields planted in grass hay crop with new GPS pivots. 12512Cornett-PowellButteOR.com

pam mayo phillips & brook havens

OCHOCO CREEK LAND

$1,900,000 #220151653 640 ACRES

prineville, oregon 640 acres | 165 acres water rights Recreational Retreat Ochoco Creek runs through buildable acreage bordering the Ochoco National Forest. Beautiful setting with views of the creek, mountains and valley. Varied topography, forest, and meadows with 165 acres of seasonal water rights from Coyle Creek. Property qualifies for LOP Hunting tags and is fenced for livestock. One of a kind opportunity in Central Oregon.

pam mayo phillips & brook havens

Foys Lake

Presenting a fabulous entertaining masterpiece! This custom built and award-winning modern home is simply stunning in every architectural feature. It is perched at the top of 12+ acres with 4,601 square feet, six bedrooms, four bathrooms, private HOA, Foys Lake dock access that is shared with just a handful of neighbors, and 360-degree views that stretch across the lake and up to Glacier National Park and beyond. Just minutes from town at the end of a private road.

This Development Property - once was a cherry orchard - on HWY 35 on the outskirts of Polson - awaits your imagination. Bordering a variety of zones, this parcel is in Lake County but borders City property, and there are City services across the highway. Close to town, midway between Glacier Park Intl Airport and Missoula Airport, and a quick drive to Flathead Lake. Glacier Park is less than two hours away. Stellar mountain views from the whole property.

California Dreamin'

4,663 Acres

Glenn County, California

Property ID 12109613 $14,900,000

Nestled up against the foothills, a gorgeous 4,663 acres offers a variety of incredible opportunities. Ranching, farming, solar and recreation are all here. This ranch can make your cattle operation or recreational property profitable. The flat land and rolling hillsides include more than 3,300 acres of organic dryland wheat and barley crop history. The almond, olive and pistachio orchards surrounding the area give a taste of what can be developed. Three seasonal creeks pass through the property carrying the 16" to 23" annual rainfall. Located just one hour from Sacramento and two hours from San Fransico off HWY 5. Hate driving? The Willows Airport is a mere 10 minutes away, with runways able to accommodate most private aircraft.

85 Acres

Contra Costa County, California $3,500,000 • Property ID 12921216

Iconic 85-acre parcel waiting for your new home and horse facility. Enjoy the existing 1,250-squarefoot ranch house while you build your dream home and horse ranch. Ten acres of flat terrain along the paved County road rise up to rolling hillsides and views of the Livermore Valley. Just minutes from major freeways and one hour to Silicon Valley. A gem so close to San Fransico! Centered between Pleasanton, San Ramon and Danville, you will find yourself in the heart of the East Bay.

588 ACRES Kern County, California

Be an important participant in the California Citrus Industry with 588 acres of Navels, Valencias, Minneolas, Blood Oranges and Grapefruit. Two water sources are available from an established Water Storage District and the onsite irrigation well and reservoir. Enjoy immediate cash flow. Management is available. Escape the worries and calamities that befall Florida and Texas. Buy in California for consistent production and good markets from Southeast Asia to the Pacific Coast.

410 Acres Madera County, California

410-acre orchard in Madera County fully planted in pistachios. The young trees are just coming into production. We are offering fee title in the land subject to a long-term Triple Net lease. You own the land, and the farmer will bring in the crop. This property promises to show an eight percent annual return soon with a minimum cash rent guarantee. Two water sources from three irrigation wells plus water credits from the local water district. Want to invest in California Agriculture? We just made it easy.

Major County, Oklahoma

A very nice home-build sites with electric power.

PRICE: $60,000 PROPERTY ID: 11526344

Garfield

County, Oklahoma

10 - five acre tracts just Outside of city limits

PRICE: $50,000 P ROPERTY ID: 15487509

Garfield County, Oklahoma

Three - 10.01 acre tracts with excellent blacktop access.

PRICE: $50,000 PROPERTY ID: 15632402

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma

Crop ground with the remainder in grass and some timber.

PRICE: $499,200 PROPERTY ID: 15328423

LippardAuctions.com (580) 237-7174 2609 North Van Buren, Enid, Oklahoma 73703 Info@LippardAuctions.com View All Properties: Land.com/member/9170

LAVACA FARM & RANCH

43.7± Acres in Sebastian County, Arkansas | $1,200,000

A two-story farmhouse with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. This house boasts an eat-in kitchen, a full dining room, and a spacious living room with a wood burning brick fireplace. The porch wraps around three-quarters of the home. There is also a guest house/game room with an all-glass sunroom, one 30x50-square-foot barn with dog kennels, two horse stalls, and another 30x50square-foot barn for hay. Property ID: 15741587

Keith Brownfield ASSOCIATE BROKER, GRI Brownfieldkeith@gmail.com | 575-640-9395 WWW. BROWNFIELDRANCHANDFARMPROPERTIES.COM

FLYING W MOUNTAIN RANCH

East of Hachita, New Mexico.

$2,900,000

Owned by the same family for over 100 years! 345 AYL plus five horses located six miles east of Hachita, New Mexico. 39.60± sections, 25,347± acres total, 1,278± acres of deeded land, 3,152± acres of state land, 20,917 acres of BLM, 3,960± acres of the allotment is within WSA, four miles of newer fence, over 55,000 gallons of water storage, 17± miles of pipeline less than 20 years old, three wells plus one domestic well, four pastures plus three traps, seven dirt tanks, house, barns, corrals, semi load and livestock scales.

CAMBRAY RANCH

23-section cattle ranch west of Las Cruces, New Mexico.

$2,225,000

• 14,973± total acres, 2,994± acres of deeded land, 7,284± acres of state land, 3,934± acres BLM, 761± acres of wild land.

• Eight total wells, 114 AYL.

• Headquarters has a custom-built 3,089 square-foot home built in 2008, with three beds and two-and-a-half baths.

• Three sets of corrals, five pastures and good fences.

Nice headquarters with three wells

Bar Lazy 7 Ranch

594.38± Deeded Acres

Colfax County, New Mexico

$3,800,000 | Property ID 13761189

Views of fishing at “Eagle Nest Lake State Park,” Slopes of “Angel Fire Ski Resort.” Highway frontage off “Enchanted Circle,” Elk Tags.

View All Properties: Land.com/member/1891

Capulin-Sierra Grande View

520± Deeded Acres

Union County, New Mexico $898,000 | Property ID 15116137

Private headquarters, three wells, one is an irrigation well, open clean pasture, some rock formations, sub-irrigated drainage.

Des Moines Getaway

336.58± Deeded Acres

Union County, New Mexico

$575,000 | Property ID 15304333

TIMOTHY JOHN O’NEILL, Broker • (575) 376-2341 • LAND@SWRANCHES.COM

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