447-040 Garnier Road, Herlong, CA 96113

Step into a landscape where scale, water, and productivity converge to create a modern western hay operation designed to perform. Located in Herlong, California, this 490± acre ranch offers a rare combination of irrigated acreage, robust infrastructure, and proven production in a setting characterized by expansive views and operational efficiency. Picture sweeping green pivot fields stretching across 320± irrigated acres, producing premium alfalfa and alfalfa-grass hay with consistent yields averaging 6.5± tons per acre across four cuttings each season. Two GPS-equipped center pivots ensure uniform coverage and precision irrigation. At the same time, a high-capacity 2,400 GPM turbine agricultural well delivers the reliable water supply that underpins the ranch’s long-term performance. Every element of the operation is designed to maximize output while maintaining efficiency and ease of management. The ranch is further enhanced by modern improvements constructed in 2022, including a 1,600± square foot steel shop and a 600-ton steel hay pole barn, which provide ample space for equipment, storage, and streamlined daily operations. These facilities support a turnkey ownership experience, reducing the capital investment typically required when acquiring irrigated farmland. Beyond its production capabilities, the property offers a compelling sense of place. Set against expansive mountain backdrops and open rangeland, the ranch reflects the quiet confidence of a working agricultural operation, where mornings begin with open skies and the rhythm of irrigated ground in production. Despite its rural setting, the ranch remains highly accessible - just 55± miles from Reno–Tahoe International Airport and 36± miles from Susanville - providing convenient access to markets, services, and transportation. Whether acquired as a core agricultural investment, a strategic expansion, or a long-term land holding with dependable income, this Herlong ranch stands out for its fundamentals: water security, modern infrastructure, and proven productivity. It is a property defined not by potential alone, but by performance already in place. Please note: Drifting Hills Ranch is offered for sale as a stand-alone property and may be purchased independently. The ranch is connected to the adjoining Wavy S Ranch through a shared California State grazing lease, providing operational continuity when the properties are run together.

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