Lovell, WY 82431 (Big Horn County)

Size: 429 Acres

Type: Farms and Ranches, Undeveloped Land, House

Home: 5 beds - 4 full baths

Big Horn Basin Farm & Feedlot

The Big Horn Basin Farm and Feedlot Facility is an exceptional farm and feedlot located in the heart of northwestern Wyoming, outside of Lovell, Wyoming. The property boasts 429+/- acres deeded lands of which 312 approximate acres are irrigated. The property is ideally suited for and in current operation as a winter feed base growing feed crops for their feedlot operation. The location is very convenient with breathtaking views of the Bighorn Mountain Range. The property benefits from its location in close proximity to the Bighorn National Recreation Area where visitors can see bighorn sheep, wild horses, coyotes, mule deer, small mammals, mountain lions and more than 200 bird species.

LOCATION

The Big Horn Basin Farm and Feedlot Facility is located west of Lovell, Wyoming (4 miles, 9 minutes) and south of Billings, MT (92 miles, 1 hour, 45 minutes).

The property enjoys a warmer climate due...

The property enjoys a warmer climate due to its location low in the Big Horn Valley with an elevation of 3,832 and 127 frost free days; the climate offers a strong growing season. The Lovell area receives 14 of snow annually as compared to the US average of 28 per year. The annual average temperature ranges from 14 degrees to 89 degrees. The location and local climate contribute to the operation as a crop farm or winter feed base.

Big Horn School District #2 current enrollment is 720+ students. The community of Lovell takes pride in a rich tradition of excellence in academics, the fine and performing arts, and athletics. Teachers and staff work hard to provide a nurturing and effective instructional environment designed to maximize the potential of every student. It is their mission to provide every student with the knowledge and skills necessary to become ethical, responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners.

WILDLIFE AND RECREATION

The Big Horn Basin Farm and Feedlot Facility is minutes from the Big Horn Lake. According to the Wyoming Office of Tourism, Bighorn Lake extends approximately 71 miles through Wyoming and Montana, 55 miles of which are held within spectacular Bighorn Canyon. The lake gives boaters a chance to see the colorful canyon walls up close with either a motorized or non-motorized vessel. Bighorn Lake can be accessed by watersport enthusiasts at Horseshoe Bend Marina near Lovell, Wyoming The bighorn River is an internationally recognized blue-ribbon trout fishery. The reservoir is home to Brown and Rainbow Trout, Walleye and Sauger.

ACREAGE

The Big Horn Basin Farm and Feedlot Facility consists of 429+/- acres of which 312 approximate acres are irrigated. The farm is currently operated as a winter feed unit, complete with three small feedlot facilities and cattle drinking units each with frost free drinkers. The current owner is wintering 500+ head for 8+ months.

Fosters Gulch runs throughout the property providing an excellent watering resource. The irrigation water is provided by Globe Canal and Fosters Gulch, both excellent water rights which alleviates any concern for lack of water.

Local producers often average 5 tons per acre on newer alfalfa stands in the Lovell area which makes this property a great prospect for crops, grass or forage production.

IMPROVEMENTS

The ranch has excellent improvements, including a five-bedroom, four-bath ranch house, finished with a gourmet kitchen, large dining area, office, large hallways, and large bedrooms/bathrooms. A beautiful, covered deck adorns the entire end of the home and is situated to capture the sweeping views of the farm. The home has central heat and air conditioning.

The ranch also has several outbuildings including a saloon style building as well as a tack shed.

Small guest house/ranch house on property. 868 square foot, two-bedroom and one-bath.

SUMMARY

The Big Horn Basin Farm and Feedlot Facility is a great opportunity providing excellent improvements to operate a large-irrigated operation that lends itself to either crop or livestock production. The location offers privacy, excellent views and a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities.