West River Farms

Ranch Description

WEST RIVER FARMS - South Dakota farming’s, best kept secret - 10,000 deeded acres - This is a turn-key investor’s dream farm.  An opportunity to purchase such a large land holding of the very best dryland farm ground, all in the same area, doesn’t come around often. 10,000 deeded acres, 95% farmable, hand selected for quality and production over the past decade by one of the region’s best farmers. All 10,000 acres are currently being farmed by 3 very strong tenant farmers. High average rain totals and excellent soil result in South Dakota farming’s, best kept secret, located in West River country, just west of Martin. This lush farm ground is nestled in a quaint little valley south of the White River and north of the Little White River. Most recent yields: Corn… 174 bushels per acre, Wheat… 72 bushels per acre, Oats… 90 bushels per acre and Sunflower… 2,300 pounds per acre.  The combination of quality, flat farm ground, good water, excellent soil and an ideal location is the key to overall land value. Check out the soil map, the overall capability rating for the soil for all 10,000 acres combined is really good. 82% of the 10,000 deeded acres is class 2 or class 3 soil. This investment property is an excellent buy at per acre. The asking price includes 100% of the mineral rights and water rights on the 10,000 deeded acres. This farm has it all. West River Farms headquarters, is supersized yet, is as neat as a pin and only a few years old. The attention to detail and management of this large farming operation is second to none. A huge equipment garage/shop for storage and service is a bonus. A beautiful 3,000 square foot lodge is front and center for the farm headquarters. Six, 50,000 bushel grain bins, plus two brand new 50,000 bushel grain bins on the property/off site offer a total storage capacity of 400,000 bushels. All the buildings/improvements are set on concrete slab. The entire farming complex is top shelf, featuring expert design and construction. And… all the improvements are in “new” condition. Check on your investment, build your relationship with your tenant farmers and visit in style with family and friends in your first class 3,000 sq. foot, 5 bedroom hunting lodge with a great room and an office. Yes, in the tradition of South Dakota, there is an abundance and variety of wildlife that thrive on this property.  South Dakota is world famous for pheasant hunting and this property represents the state very well, offering “best in class” pheasant hunting on all wild birds. West River Farms is located on the headwaters of the Little White River. There is excellent deer hunting here as well with many trophy heads coming out of this area. Elk, turkey, prairie chicken, sharptail grouse and quail can also be hunted on the property. La Creek National Wildlife Refuge is a short drive from the lodge to the south. The Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore, Wind Cave, Rapid City and Custer State Park are just a couple of hours up the road. As for tourism, South Dakota offers some of America’s best and it’s all within a day’s drive. Business and recreation… you’ll have the best of both worlds right here at West River Farms.