strang`s quality hay farm

STRANG’S QUALITY HAY FARM
NATRONA COUNTY, WYOMING
A fully operational farm with an established customer base ready to begin generating
income immediately. The property provides an attractive, comfortable home setting, a
working farm with recently updated improvements, & reliable low-cost irrigation water.
Presented by
58 E. Benteen Street – Buffalo, Wyoming
307-684-9556 or 888-684-9557
INTRODUCTION/GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Nearly 25 years ago, the Strang’s undertook their first hay farming venture on a small farm located west of
the Natrona County Airport near Casper, WY. They successfully improved the farm and hay crop and
developed a loyal following of hay-buying customers. Ten years later they acquired a large, remote ranch in
Carbon County, Wyoming that was in need of rehabilitation. Strang’s farmed the old hay fields and
improved the irrigation and again developed both a high-quality hay product and a loyal customer base.
Six years ago the Strang’s left their remote ranch and moved closer to town for their children's’ high school
years. Locating a farm just north of the Natrona County Airport they purchased the old Swanson Farm and
again were located within the developed hay producing region of Natrona County and within the reliable
irrigation system known as the Casper-Alcova Irrigation District.
True to form, they undertook a thorough improvement of the property including re-farming all the land
under irrigation, re-working some of the irrigation infrastructure, and building a new custom home.
Having started from scratch and successfully improving three farm & ranch properties during their career
and having raised their family, the Strang’s have decided to sell their Quality Farm property and semi-retire
while continuing to pursue their other business interest, Strang & Son Quality Outfitters.
Distances from Farm to
Casper, WY —
Riverton, WY —
Torrington, WY —
Cheyenne, WY —
Greeley, CO —
Billings, MT —
15 miles
120 miles
144 miles
180 miles
232 miles
277 miles
LOCATION
Strang’s Quality Hay Farm is located in central Wyoming approximately 15 miles northwest of downtown
Casper. The I-25 interstate highway interchange is approximately 12 miles from the property.
Casper is the hub for many regional financial and business interests; sporting teams and events, history, and
the arts; recreational pursuits; shopping and dining; medical services; and airline travel.
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Overview of
STRANG’S QUALITY HAY FARM
Located 15 miles northwest of Casper, Wyoming
Offered for $1,250,000.
240± Deeded Acres
189.80 acres water rights in Casper-Alcova Irrigation District.
Center pivot, sideroll sprinklers & gated pipe.
Low cost irrigation water ($14.50/acre-foot).
Stunning 2,700± sq. ft. custom home built in 2007.
Second residence + miscellaneous outbuildings.
Farm qualifies for 2 landowner deer tags for Hunt Area 34.
Abundance of wildlife including whitetail deer, mule deer,
antelope, pheasant, dove, ducks and Canada geese.
Property Taxes for 2012 are approximately $5,558.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Strang’s Quality Hay Farm consists of 240 +/- deeded acres. According to the aerial mapping
provided by the USDA Farm Service Agency, 185.81 +/- acres are currently under irrigation
either by center pivot, sideroll sprinkler, or gated pipe. Water rights exist for a 4.14 +/- acre
corner of the pivot that is not currently being irrigated. Another 32 +/- acres are sub-irrigated
and provide drainage; preliminary plans have been made to bring part of this acreage into
cultivated production. The remaining 18.05+/- acres (7.5% of the property) consist of the
farmstead, stack yard, and the South Fork of Casper Creek stream channel that flows through
the property.
New stands of alfalfa or grass hay have been established since 2006. As of June 2012, the
oldest stand of alfalfa was four years old, while the newest stands were just seeded in the spring
of 2012.
The 7-tower Zimmatic low-pressure center
pivot with droppers and an upgraded
programmable digital control panel was new in
about 2005. The gated pipe is 6” and 8” pipe.
In 2011, the cost of electricity to operate the
pumps for the pivot and sideroll was
approximately $2,800.
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Looking west from field of Roundup Ready alfalfa established in 2011.
Large cottonwood trees provide shade to the farm yard..
Under current management practices, the farm has consistently been producing about 3.9 tons/acre or about 700800 tons annually from two cuttings. Three cuttings may be possible and at least one neighboring farm manages
for three cuttings.
Yields will vary with management practices and annual variations in growing conditions. Past yields are no
guarantee of future performance; however, it is important to note that the farm has been producing at this level
with no fertilizer applied. Fertilization is expected to raise the yields to about 6 tons/acre.
The current owners market their hay through their website and to local customers and have sold their entire
inventory each year. The website (www.wyomingqualityhay.com) and list of buyers are included in the
purchase price of the farm.
Looking north-northeast.
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Looking west across the center pivot
irrigated field.
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FARM IMPROVEMENTS
Old Barracks/Barn: 3,312 sq ft.
moved to property in ~1962
The improvements on the farm make this a wellrounded, modern farm ready for a resident farm family
or farm manager. Careful attention has been devoted to
making sure the older farmstead buildings are clean and
well-maintained. Overall, the farm yard provides
privacy in a pleasing setting among large cottonwood
trees with a newly established yard. There is a full set of
corrals with crowding pens and a loading chute.
All out buildings have water and power in place.
Other improvements not pictured, include:
Shed: 720 sq ft. built in 1953
Livestock lean-to: 400 sq ft. built in 2000
Equipment Shed: 2,880 sq. ft. built in 1976
Power is currently single-phase but 3-phase power is
expected within the next several months. All of the
electrical panels, including the one at the pump house
and the one at the pole, are already 3-phase capable.
Shop: 2808 sq. ft. built in 1970,
concrete floor
Carpenter Shop
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A second home is currently used only during the fall
hunting season. Built in 1962 it is a single story ranch
house with 3 bedrooms and 1 ½ baths, central heat and
air conditioning with 1,472 +/- sq. feet. Maintained in
good condition this second home could be utilized as a
foreman’s home or offers the potential for rental income.
Second home: 1,472 sq. ft. built in 1962.
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CUSTOM HOME
A stunning custom home was built in
2007 and is a modern and efficient
design. The 2,700 +/- square feet on the
main floor features a master bedroom
suite with an exceptional bathroom
(whirlpool tub, large stall shower, two
walk-in closets and his and hers sinks
and vanities), 2 additional bedrooms, an
additional bath and a half bath, den,
laundry, great room, kitchen with casual
dining nook, and a dining room. An
attached garage, covered deck with
concrete patio and a full, unfinished
basement complete this beautiful home.
According to the builder’s floor plan, the
total square footage of the home is 6,188
square feet, more or less.
The spacious and open floor plan lends itself to comfortable gatherings of family and friends. Other
thoughtful amenities include 9’ ceilings, granite counter and vanity tops, tile floors in all non-carpeted areas, a
large laundry room, and plentiful storage space. If needed, the den could be converted to another bedroom.
Domestic water is provided by Thirty Three Mile Improvement District.
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The floor plan of this exceptional home ensures great comfort and great utility.
Builder: McCarthy Construction, Casper, WY
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WATER RIGHTS
Irrigation water is supplied via the Casper Canal, which is administered by the CasperAlcova Irrigation District. The farm is allocated 189.80 acres of irrigation water
annually (379.60 acre-feet/year or 2 acre-feet/wet acre). The water season is May 1st –
September 30th. The annual assessment fee for irrigation water for 2012 is $3,137.59;
this includes an annual fee of $400 plus $14.50 per wet acre. Recently, a 1-acre-foot per
acre of supplemental irrigation water was made available for purchase.
The farm has a permitted and adjudicated water right through the Wyoming State
Engineer’s Office. The water right is described as “lands under the Casper Alcova
Irrigation District appropriations proof number 28117, 28118, and 28119, diverting from
the North Platte River and stored water in Alcova Reservoir (Permit No. 4360 Res.), and
stored water in Seminoe Reservoir (Permit No. 4552 Res) through the Casper Canal
under permit numbers 18488, 18682, and 18683, with priorities of July 27, 1934, April
25, 1936, and December 1, 1931.”
SOILS
Soil types found on Strang’s Quality Hay Farm are the Cambria sandy clay loam, the
Cambria-Zigweid complex, Hiland sandy loam, Petrie-Zigweid complex, ShingleTheedle association, and Silhouette clay loam (Reference: USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service’s “Online Web Soil Survey”).
CLIMATE
The mean annual precipitation for the area is 10-14”. The frost-free period is rated at
120 days (range of 115-130 days). The elevation of the property is approximately 5,300
– 5,350’.
MINERALS
The sellers do not believe that they own any mineral rights on the farm.
PROPERTY TAXES
Property taxes for 2012 are approximately $5,558. The property tax information is
available on the Natrona County website at www.natrona.net.
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OFFERING PRICE
STRANG’S QUALITY HAY FARM
is being offered for
$1,250,000
(One million two hundred fifty thousand dollars).
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Important Information for Prospective Buyers:
Seller's Notice to Potential Purchasers: Fences vs. Boundary
Lines: The fence lines on the subject property may or may not
represent the actual boundary lines of the property. It is the
Seller's intention that where fences deviate from the actual
boundary lines, such fences are fences of convenience, only, and
not the actual boundary lines. Seller is selling the property in
“as is, where is” condition, which includes the location of the
fences.
Notice to Buyers: Wyoming Real Estate License Law requires
that the listing Broker and all licensees with the listing Broker
make a full disclosure, in all real estate transactions, of whom
they are agents and represent in that transaction. All prospective
buyers must read, review and sign a Real Estate Brokerage
Disclosure form prior to any showings. Pearson Real Estate
Co., Inc. with its sales staff is an agent of the seller in this
listing.
This information and any other information contained in this
Exclusive Listing Agreement has been obtained from sources
deemed to be reliable by Pearson Real Estate Co., Inc.;
however the accuracy of this information is not guaranteed or
warranted by either Pearson Real Estate Co., Inc. or the sellers.
Prospective buyers are expected to conduct their own
independent investigation of the information contained herein.
Updates and corrections may be made to this brochure as
needed.
All maps are provided as visual aids only. The accuracy of the
maps is not guaranteed and the maps should not be relied upon
for legal purposes. All statements of acreage are approximate
and are based on the legal description, not the location of the
fences.
This offer is subject to prior sale, price change, correction or
withdrawal without notice.
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