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C H A N D L ER HER EFOR D R ANC H Baker City, Baker County, Oregon $6,900,000 | 2,046.31± Acres

Chandler Hereford Ranch | Baker City, Oregon

INTRODUCTION Located near Baker City, Oregon, the historic Chandler Hereford Ranch is cradled in the heart of the Powder River Valley, with its deep soils and abundant water supplies. As the Powder River courses through the Valley’s farms and ranches, the mighty Elkhorn Mountains to the west and Eagle Cap Wilderness to the east stand as if sentinels watching over the Valley. One will never tire of the views of the timbered slopes, granite peaks and surrounding sagebrush covered hillsides. The Chandler family has raised registered Hereford Cattle at this very location for a continuous period of 131 years, where the accomplishments of the Chandler family, with their Hereford cattle, became an integrated part of breed history. In the year 1862, when Abraham Lincoln was the President of the United States, the Chandlers set forth on a wagon train heading to Sacramento. Upon arriving in Eastern Idaho, word of a gold strike in Oregon changed their path towards the newly established Baker County, Oregon. When they reached the summit and looked over Powder River Valley, with its lush meadow grasses, their roots were planted. By 1889 the Chandlers purchased a few head of Hereford cattle. So began the Chandler Hereford Ranch, which now spreads over 2,046.31± acres, much of it lush, irrigated native meadows which have never been turned over by a plow. The Chandler Hereford Ranch provides all necessary ingredients for a discerning purchaser to continue managing the ranch as a year-round cow/calf operation, or to change the operation to a very productive summer cattle grazing enterprise. For additional compensation, cattle and equipment are available to a purchaser of the ranch, making this a “turnkey” ranching opportunity!

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LOCATION Baker City is the social, trade and cultural center for the County where one can find fine dining, motels, schools, groceries, clothing, cultural events, medical facilities and all manner of goods and services necessary to support the local businesses and agricultural enterprises. Baker City industry is focused on the production and service fields. The largest employment is in healthcare with agriculture, manufacturing and education following. Baker City is home to Saint Alphonsus Medical Center and the highly rated Baker School District. Interstate 84, which passes through Baker City connects the city to the West with the thriving university town of La Grande, 45± miles, or about 45± minutes and Portland, Oregon’s largest city 305± miles, or about 4 ½ ± hours. To the East, I-84 connects Baker City to Ontario, 73± miles, or about 1± hours and Boise, Idaho’s Capital City, 128± miles, or about 2± hours. I-84 also provides access, via I-82, to the Tri-Cities area of Washington State, 164± miles, or about 2 ½± hours NW of Baker City.

Chandler Hereford Ranch | Baker City, Oregon

GETTING THERE Chandler Hereford Ranch, accessed from Highway 30, is just 6.4 ± miles north, or about 10± minutes from Baker City, which is about 4 hours and 45 minutes East of Portland International Airport (PDX), or 2± hours NW from Boise Airport (BOI). Boutique Airlines offers 3 nonstop flights daily from Portland, OR to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT) at Pendleton, OR, about 1 ½ hours NW of the ranch. For private planes, fly into Baker City Municipal Airport (KBKE) and drive to the ranch in about 10 minutes!

AREA HISTORY Baker City Historic Baker City was the first town established along the Oregon Trail in 1862, after gold was discovered nearby. Like most early railroad towns, it grew rapidly in the late 1880s. Baker City, with the most exclusive restaurant and hotel between Salt Lake City and Portland, quickly became one of the largest trading centers in the region.

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With 100± buildings that have some historical significance, the city continues to find pride in its historical roots. During a walking tour, visitors can see the largest display of gold pieces on display in the State.

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AIRPORT INFORMATION Boise Airport (BOI), Boise, ID is the closest major airport to the ranch, located about 1 hour and 58 minutes SE of Baker City. The airport is served by Delta, Alaska Air/Horizon Air, United, American, Frontier, Southwest and Allegiant and offers nonstop flights to 20 destinations with connecting flights to thousands of cities worldwide. Portland International Airport (PDX) is located about 4 hours and 45 minutes West of Baker City and boast 16 carriers with flights to multiple nonstop locations. Tri-Cities Airport (PSC), Pasco, WA is located about 2 hours and 45 minutes NW of Baker City. The airport is served by Delta, Alaska Air/Horizon Air, United and Allegiant with flights to Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Mesa, Arizona. Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT), Pendleton, OR is located about 1 hour and 38 minutes NW of Baker City. Boutique Air offers three nonstop flights to Portland daily. La Grande/Union County Airport (LGD), for private planes, is located 4 miles SE of La Grande (45± minutes east of Baker City) and is open to the public. According to AirNav.com, at 2,717± feet in elevation, the airport has two runways: 12/30 is 6,261 feet X 100 feet, asphalt surface; 16/34 is 3,399 feet X 60 feet, asphalt surface. Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE), about 6 miles east of the ranch headquarters, sits at the 3,374-foot elevation and has 3 asphalt runways with lengths of 5,095, 4,359 and 3,670 feet. For more information about Baker City Municipal Airport visit http://www.airnav.com/airport/BKE.

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Chandler Hereford Ranch | Baker City, Oregon

ACREAGE The ranch’s 2,046.31± deeded acres consist of irrigated meadows for hay and pasture, some dry, native grazing interspersed with sub-irrigated areas and dry lots for homes, agricultural support buildings and cattle feeding/handling facilities.

Chandler Hereford Ranch Per the Baker County Assessor, the Chandler Hereford Ranch includes 2,046.31± acres which can be classified as follows: ACRES: Farmsteads 17.75± Irrigated Meadow Hay 1,111.90± Irrigated Meadow Pasture 518.70± Grazing with water right-some sub-irrigated 83.45± Dry Grazing-some sub-irrigated 314.51± TOTAL 2,046.31± All acreage estimates are approximate. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

ACREAGE The ranch improvements include the main residence, 4 additional residences for employees, or family members, two historic barns, the shop, storage buildings, hay storage, covered working facility with hydraulic chute and trimming table, A. I. chute, A.I. semen storage facility, machine storage and RV storage, as well as feed pens sufficient to background all of the calves and replacement heifers. The feed pens all have heated, or thermal stock waterers and concrete pads. 1± miles to the east, on the Headquarters Unit, are the ranch calving facilities which includes an additional covered cattle handling facility with hydraulic chute, calf chute and maternal pens, as well as three additional hay storage covers.

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WATER SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS Under Oregon law, all water is publicly owned. With some exceptions, cities, farmers, factory owners and other users must obtain a permit or water right from the Water Resources Department to use water from any source, whether it is underground, or from lakes or streams. Landowners with water flowing past, thru, or under their property do not automatically have the right to use that water without a permit from the Department. The waters of Oregon are administered by the State of Oregon, under a “prior-appropriation” doctrine, “first in time, first in right.” The owner reports that they have never failed to get a hay crop. Per the Oregon Department of Water Resources, the ranch has Certificates of Water Rights for 1,731.8± acres of primary rights from the Powder River, Salmon Creek and Nelson Slough. The ranch also has 176.0± acres of supplemental rights from Nelson Slough. Additionally, the ranch has supplemental storage rights with a 1958 priority date in Baker Valley Irrigation District (BVID) for 558± acres and is allowed use of this storage water over an additional 1,003.6± acres, per a 1982 priority date. The BVID, with storage water in Phillips Reservoir/Mason Dam, administers both the storage rights and the “primary, direct flow, free flow and/or adjudicated rights”, or what they refer to as “free-flow” water. There is no charge for the delivery of the “free-flow” water. For the Chandler Ranch these waters are the Powder River natural flow rights which are delivered according to the priority date of their filing. The Chandler Hereford Ranch holds the second oldest water right in the Valley, at 1864, plus has additional primary rights with priority dates of 1868, 1876, 1881, 1918, 1958, 1971 and 1982. The 1958 and 1982 primary rights were granted for lands that had been receiving benefit from BVID stored waters, as primary rights were required to be able to receive the supplemental, or stored water. Many users in the Valley are included in these later filings. The “free flow” water typically lasts until June 25, by which time the ranch can cover all its irrigated fields twice and ensure a hay crop, before drawing any supplemental, or storage water. The hay and pasture meadows are again irrigated after the hay crop is harvested, producing regrowth pasture for Fall grazing. Storage rights are allocated to the BVID users evenly, based on supply, without reference to priority rights.

Chandler Hereford Ranch | Baker City, Oregon

While there is no charge for the “free-flow” water, there is a BVID charge for Operation and Maintenance of $16.50/acre and a charge for Mason Dam repayment, or Construction and Bond, which varies by the class of land being assessed, from $.38/acre to $3.26/acre. A purchaser of the ranch should verify all water rights to their own satisfaction. The ranch water rights can be verified with the Oregon Department of Water Resources Watermaster, District 8 at 541-523-8224, Ext. 231, or 541-519-6395. The BVID water delivery can be verified at 541-519-5534. The Chandler Hereford Ranch is all flood irrigated from a system of dirt ditches; there is no pumping and associated power costs. Over the years, through experience, the ranch has strategically located many headgates for water distribution, drastically reducing the number of canvas dams that require placement and allowing for better water control during time of haying. In a time when water scarcity is more of an issue in the West, Chandler Hereford Ranch’s irrigation water situation is a welcome blessing.

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IMPROVEMENTS Main Residence The main residence is a comfortable 1974, 1,556 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom ranch style house with 2 car attached garage. The home shows regular updates and pride of ownership. Enjoy watching your cattle graze on the lush pastures from the comfort of the sunroom and a cup of coffee. All of the ranch’s homes have been updated regularly with newer flooring, electrical and heating.

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1976 residence 1,752± sq. ft. 1973 residence 1,512± sq. ft. 1910 residence 857± sq. ft. 1910 residence 857± sq. ft. Shop 1,600± sq. ft. Shop 1,792± sq. ft. Machine storage 2,160± sq. ft. RV storage 896± sq. ft. Covered cattle processing facility with hydraulic chute and trimming table 1,296± sq. ft. Covered cattle processing facility with hydraulic chute and trimming table 1,296± sq. ft. Covered cattle processing facility with hydraulic chute and cattle pens 3,690± sq. ft. Barn 1,024± sq. ft. A. I. storage building 168± sq. ft. 2 historic barns for storage and show cattle preparation 2,304± sq. ft. and 4,096 sq. ft. 4 Hay covers: (2) x 7,800± sq. ft., 4,200± sq. ft., 4,000± sq. ft.; total 2,000± ton capacity Cattle pens and chutes in 2 handy locations Numerous smaller, general purpose buildings for storage Concrete flood irrigation dams 3 domestic wells: 1 at east calving facility, plus 2 at HQ tied together for backup, with emergency generator system Chandler Hereford Ranch | Baker City, Oregon

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Chandler Hereford Ranch grows grass! Irrigated meadows that produce waist high grass that can be harvested by swather, rake, and baler or by cattle. These pristine meadows, never touched by plow or disc, have regularly produced 2-3 tons per acre of meadow hay that includes timothy, brome, rye grass and red clover. Hay is harvested off some of the larger flood irrigated meadows for winter feed and/or sold for income diversity. The ranch manages the fertilization program, depending on projected winter feed requirements, annually harvesting 1,700 to 2,700 tons of quality meadow hay. The mixture of flood irrigated, sub-irrigated and dry range allow for multiple purebred Hereford breeding herds. Different soils aid in cattle health: irrigated/sub-irrigated pastures for summer grazing, flood irrigated meadows for hay and grazing off the regrowth in the fall, and dry-lots to calve out on in the Spring. There are two cattle processing facilities (one located by shops and bull pens and a second one located by the calving pasture).

AGRICULTURE

Chandler Hereford Ranch runs a year-around cow/calf operation, backgrounding all calves through the winter and into March. The ranch cow herd of 570± cows includes about 40% purebred registered Herefords and about 60% commercial. The commercial herd includes 60± fall-calving cows and consists of Herefords from the registered herd and some Red Angus X Hereford cross cows. In addition to the cow herd, the ranch is currently running 75± replacement heifers. The bull battery of 30± head includes 12± Red Angus bulls. The ranch utilizes an A.I. breeding program, followed by live cover, using Red Angus bulls. Spring calving starts in March and is mostly completed within 60-days. The F-1 cross heifers and steers are highly valued by repeat customers, are backgrounded on the ranch and sold annually in January through May. The topend of the registered bulls are sold private treaty, annually from November through March. The Fall calves are sold annually in August. The ranch raises about 75 replacement heifers annually. All-told, under current operations, the ranch is supporting 715± Animal Units (the equivalent of one 1,000-pound cow and her calf for 12 months, i.e. “AUs”). Were the ranch to not background all calves from November through March annually and not require using Fall pasture for the calves, it is estimated that the ranch could support an additional 70± cows. Optimum pasture utilization can be improved upon by not having several, separate breeding groups, allowing for higher stocking density for shorter durations with more frequent pasture rotation. The ranch produces all the hay necessary to winter its cow herd, breeding bulls, replacement heifers and background the entire calf crop. Annually there is excess hay produced which is sold to area horse enthusiasts, as the wild meadow hay is favored by the horse folks. After haying, the fields are again irrigated to produce aftermath grazing, which usually lasts until snow cover mandates feeding hay, typically around Christmas time. Under current management, cow herd winter feed requirements vary from 2.5 to 3.0 tons per cow. The cows calve in March and April and are then moved to pastures. Chandler Hereford Ranch | Baker City, Oregon 12

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AGRICULTURE For ease of pasture and hay meadow management, the entire ranch is fenced and cross-fenced. Hay Sheds are located on multiple sites on the ranch to provide hay to cattle at a short distance. Stock water is very adequately supplied by the Powder River, sloughs, irrigation ditches, an off-stream watering system and 4 domestic wells: two wells at the headquarters are tied together so that they can back each other up, if necessary and are also equipped with an emergency generator system, available to operate the wells; a well at the North Unit and a well at the eastern calving facility. The ranch improvements will support varied management options: year around cow/calf purebred/ seedstock, or commercial; summer yearling, or cow/calf pasture operation. All irrigation is flood from dirt ditches-no pumping required. The Chandler Hereford Ranch would make an excellent summer grazing operation for pairs, or yearlings. If properly stocked and managed, one can expect good gains and cows to remain in top condition.

Chandler Hereford Ranch | Baker City, Oregon

CLIMATE Chandler Hereford Ranch elevation ranges from 3,338± feet near the North boundary of the ranch to 3,356± feet at the South end of the ranch. Temperatures in the summer average in the high 60’s, typically experiencing some temperatures into the 90s, many sunny days and the occasional thunderstorm. Winter month temperatures average in the 30’s with approximately 55% of the days being sunny. Precipitation averages 12± inches of rain and 40± inches of snow annually. Considered a high mountain desert area, the region has a mild climate with four distinct seasons. Summer and Fall are typically dry with the occasional rainstorm. Most of the precipitation falls in the form of snow in the winter months with rain in the late fall and early spring.

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RECREATION

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The most appealing characteristic of the region is the peaceful vastness that endures from the time native tribes roamed. Adventure seekers can find uncrowded solace in nearby 2 million acres of the Wallowa Whitman National Forest with plenty of opportunities for every outdoor enthusiast. There are more than 715 trails to bike or backpack, campgrounds to rest at and birds to be seen. Baker City serves as Oregon’s eastern outpost offering a world of mountain biking. Summer-dried ski slopes to granite peak vistas and high alpine terrain offer exquisite settings for your biking adventures. Shred miles on Phillips Lake Loop, Broadway Flow Trail Loop, Mt. Emily Rec Area Loop, just to name a few. Those seeking substance from the water will find themselves very busy with the many nearby rivers, lakes and reservoirs. The Powder River is known for its Rainbow trout offerings. The nearby Grande Ronde River is home to migratory Chinook salmon and steelhead, as well as the acrobatic, large Redband rainbow trout and is a popular rafting river. Brownlee Reservoir on the Snake River, almost 60 miles long and culminating at the entrance to Hells Canyon, is accessible at Richland, just under 1± hours east of the ranch and offers excellent warmwater fishing for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, crappie, bluegill, perch and catfish. 16

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During the winter, the slopes call to skiers from the Anthony Lakes Ski Area, just under ½ hour from the ranch. With a base elevation of 7,100 feet and 21 downhill runs and over 30 km of Nordic skiing tracks all skiers can find satisfaction during the earth’s restful season. Once summer awakens the vegetation and melts the snow, live bands play at the mountain’s Starbottle Saloon. The community of Baker City holds many amazing events thru out the year. The exciting Baker County Fair, held annually in August, hosts many family friendly events such as open class horse shows, pie auctions, countless 4-H activities and many other down-home style events and entertainment. Join in on the excitement of watching the Annual Haines Stampede Demolition Derby, also in August. Endless nights of Country Western Dancing competitions are held at the local Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, which is also home to many nights of art adventures such as water coloring classes and open paint and draw sessions.

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The annual 4th of July Haines Stampede rodeo is just up the road from the ranch. The annual Miner’s Jubilee and the Baker City Bull and Bronc Riding are staged during the third week of July. The Durkee Steak Feed held annually in August celebrates the region’s ranching heritage and is a great family event, offering a chance to catch up with friends and neighbors, as well as meet new folks. Local events can easily pack up one’s calendar.

Other Recreation • Downhill and cross-country skiing at nearby Anthony Lakes Ski Area • Miles of snowmobile terrain • Rafting the Grande Rhonde River, or the Snake River • Exploring the Eagle Cap Wilderness; climbing, hiking, or horseback • Bird watching

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RECREATION Hunting and Recreation The Powder River Valley is flanked by Oregon’s Blue Mountains, home to large numbers of Rocky Mountain elk. Other game species found in the area’s USFS and Wilderness include mule deer, whitetail deer, bear, cougar, turkey, duck and geese. Oregon has the second largest elk herd in the U.S., just behind Colorado. The ranch provides good habitat for whitetail deer hunting, duck, geese and some pheasant. For big game, the ranch total acreage should qualify for 3 Landowner preference Tags (LOP Tags) for all hunts. A purchaser of the ranch should verify this with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), as regulations change. ODFW can be reached at (541) 388-6363.

Fishing Fishing for Redband trout is available in the Powder River, right on the ranch! Northeast Oregon has multiple fishing opportunities in its many rivers and lakes. Within easy driving distance from the ranch, some of the most notable area fishing for trout and steelhead can be found in the Grande Rhonde River, Wallow River, Minam River, Imnaha River, Snake River, Anthony Lakes and Wallowa Lake. The lower Grande Ronde River is known far and wide for its large Redband trout, steelhead and bass fishing opportunities, both from a drift boat, or raft and by wading from the bank! B lue M ountains , O regon - F lickr

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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Baker City offers small town intimacy while providing larger town variety in cuisine options. There are dining choices to satisfy every whim and every budget. Home style western cooking reigns at the Lone Pine Café. Locally owned eateries, including Sweet Wife Baking, Charley’s Deli and Ice Cream, provide a unique experience that will keep visitors returning to try all the menu treats. Several breweries and pubs, such as Barley Browns Brew Pub, give diners an experience in local beer, as well as pub style meals. Several lodging choices in include The Sunridge Inn and the historic Geyser Grand Hotel, which also offers excellent dinning. Baker City is home to the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. The Center sits atop Flagstaff Hill with its fantastic view of the Elkhorn Mountains and includes many interesting exhibits, interpretive programs and living history demonstrations. Eastern Oregon University, Treasure Valley Community College and Blue Mountain Community College are all close enough to offer Baker City residents options in continuing education. Students can seek degrees in any field of interest without traveling far from home. Of course, each area community has its annual Fairs and Rodeos which are well attended and very entertaining, but a popular regional activity is watching cowboys compete during the Pendleton Round Up. The nearby rodeo saw its first competitors in 1910 and is one of the PRCA’s most exciting rodeos, while holding to the traditional values and adhering to the “Let ‘er buck!” slogan coined at its induction. Every year more than 50,000 spectators come to watch the grit on the grass arena. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

MINERAL & TIMBER RIGHTS All mineral and timber rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the Seller will convey to the Buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the Buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP Each of us at Fay Ranches has a love of the land and a desire to see it remain as productive agricultural ground as well as quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting the use of thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitat and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, the landscape on which we work has been significantly enhanced by the conservation ethic and land use practices of our clients. The Chandler Hereford Ranch is currently unencumbered by a Conservation Easement. 20

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QUICK FACTS • • • • • • • • • • • •

2,046.31± Deeded Acres 1,731.8± acres of primary water rights, plus supplemental storage rights Irrigated meadows that yield 2-3 tons of hay/ac., plus fall grazing 715± Animal Unit capacity 5 residences 2 covered cattle processing facilities with hydraulic chutes 4 hay barns Machine shop Bull runs Feed pens for 400-500 head Multiple management options Convenient location to parts, supplies, goods, services and amenities www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

Chandler Hereford Ranch | Baker City, Oregon

SUMMARY Many ranches are offered for sale giving astute investors a chance to “buy a piece of the American West.” However, rarely does an opportunity come along to buy “a piece of Western history” like the Chandler Hereford Ranch. Chandler Hereford Ranch is a “Grass Ranch;” it does it well and efficiently. The ranch’s 2,046.31± deeded acres with 1,731.8± acres of primary rights, some with priority rights dating back to 1864, allows the savvy cattleman the opportunity to invest in sustainable resources that cattle can efficiently and profitably harvest. This is truly an opportunity that the discerning ranch buyer will not want to miss!

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PRICE $6,900,000

TERMS Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange Ranch can be purchased “turnkey;” 500 commercial and registered cows, equipment for: $8,100,000

CONTACT Please contact Scott Hawes at (541) 419-0770 | shawes@fayranches.com or Alex Robertson at (541) 4202394 | arobertson@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.

NOTICE Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.

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CHANDLER HEREFORD RANCH HISTORY A part of history, that is what the Chandler Hereford Ranch is. When the Chandler family fled North Carolina in 1862, they intended to head West to Sacramento, California, during the Gold Rush. Four months and 3 days later the wagon train they led landed somewhere in Eastern Idaho, which is where they met a rider who changed their path to Eastern Oregon, due to rumor of a new source of gold having been found. Arriving in the Fall, after quite the treacherous journey crossing the Snake River, the Chandler family were entranced by the sight that lay before them, grass that was up to your stirrups, or higher, lay all over the area which seemed untouched. The Chandlers eventually settled in the area, which was only 3 miles west of where Chandler Herefords Ranch remains today; well over 150 years later. The beginning for the Chandlers was a team of oxen that were fed well on these lush pastures. George Chandler would haul supplies to the miners over the mountains and through the valleys, from the Columbia River to the gold fields of Eastern Oregon and Idaho. George became aware of the business opportunity of supplying meat to the hungry miners, which led him into the adventure of cattle. A small beginning with a property in Baker Valley (which is still deeded to the Chandler family) and a few grade steers grew and developed over the years into the historic Chandler Hereford Ranch story! From a young 16-year old, George Chandler developed his interest in cattle out of Shorthorn cows and Hereford bulls. Through hard work and dedication, the ranch grew into a thriving registered Hereford breeding program. The Chandler’s Hereford program was destined to set a nationwide standard and set countless records that, even today, are counted as phenomenal. Generation after generation of Chandlers have carried on and added to the ranch holdings known today as the Chandler Hereford Ranch, as well as to the reputation and history of their amazing breeding program. 26

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SCOTT HAWES principal broker Licensed in: OR, ID c. 541-419-0770 shawes@fayranches.com

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ALEX ROBERTSON broker Licensed in: OR c. 541-420-2394 arobertson@fayranches.com