Sheridan County Pasture and Organic Farmland

Sheridan County Pasture and Organic Farmland is a terrific combination farm and ranch located just south of Gordon, NE and only a couple miles north of the famous Niobrara River. The property offers excellent hunting and recreational opportunities as well as producing a nice income from the cattle operation and the crop production. This property will make a great addition to your property portfolio. Land Sheridan County Pasture and Organic Farmland consists of 400 +/- acres of level to rolling native grass and certified organic farmland. There is approximately 280 +/- acres of native grass which includes the improvement site and 120 +/- acres of certified organic dryland farm ground. Improvements There is a nice calving barn with several stalls on the property with a domestic/stock well with a solar panel that provides water via a pipeline system to several stock tanks as well as a windmill providing water to additional stock tanks. With that in mind, the pastures on this property are very well watered by multiple tanks and 2 sources of water. There are also working pens with windbreaks located by the calving barn. The property has good perimeter fence and several cross fences that are in above average condition. Recreation Sheridan County Pasture and Organic Farmland offer endless opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Located only a couple miles north of the famous Niobrara River and bordered on the east by multiple pivot irrigated farms, you will have the opportunity for some excellent large game hunting, including mule deer, white tailed deer and elk as well as a wide variety of small game and varmints. There will also be a variety of upland bird, turkey and waterfowl hunting on this property. A significant number of the wildlife in the area cross this property while traveling back and forth from the river to the lush cropland that is nearby.   Agriculture Sheridan County Pasture and Organic Farmland is a combination of native grass pastures and certified organic dryland crop ground. The cropland has recently been divided into three 40 acre parcels with oats, milo and corn planted on it and had previously been in alfalfa. Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources All appurtenant water rights associated with this property will transfer to the Buyer upon Closing. All Seller owned mineral rights associated with this property will transfer to the Buyer upon Closing. General Operations Sheridan County Pasture and Organic Farmland has been utilized as a certified organic farm raising various crops and also as a cow/calf operation. Region & Climate Gordon, NE has a semi-arid climate with warm, dry summers and cool to cold winters. The average summer temperature is around 80F, and the average winter temperature hovers around 25F. Rainfall is generally low throughout the year, with an average of just over 15 inches per year. However, the area can experience some snow in winter months; the highest recorded amount was 33 inches in 1997. In addition to this, Gordon also receives an average of more than 300 days of sunshine each year. This climate provides a great environment for outdoor activities like hiking and camping throughout most of the year. Gordon, Nebraska gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Gordon averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year. On average, there are 227 sunny days per year in Gordon. The US average is 205 sunny days. Gordon gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 66 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure. Weather Highlights Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees Winter Low: the January low is 12 Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year Information provided from Bestplaces.net History Gordon was incorporated as a village in 1885 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for John Gordon, a pioneer settler. Gordon was incorporated in November 1885. In the Lakota language, Gordon is translated to mean deer river city. Today, Gordon continues to be a thriving community surround by large ranches and farms. Location Sheridan County Pasture and Organic Farmland is located approximately 12 miles south/southwest of Gordon and only a few miles west off Hwy 27. Gordon is located at the intersection of US Hwy 20 and NE Hwy 27 in northwest Nebraska near the famous Nebraska Sandhills and the Niobrara River and is a full service community. Gordon is approximately 1.5 hours west of Valentine, 2 hours northeast of Scottsbluff, 3 hours northwest of North Platte and 2 hours southeast of Rapid City, S.D.