Cook Farms
Irrigated 9 Circle Operation
Located on the Southwest Corner of Pilot Rock, Oregon - Close to I-84.
1176 acres, 9 circles, 2 large-volume wells
Great for dairy, livestock, row crops, small grains, grass, winery, hunting, etc. Long growing season. Circles currently in blue-grass seed, alfalfa, and peas. Assumable loan.
This property is shown by appointment by the owner
Ivan Cook
333 E. Feedville Rd.
Hermiston, OR 97838
541-567-2992 Phone
541-567-8918 Fax
Disclaimer
The following information has been gathered from sources deemed reliable such as assessors, maps, tax lot numbers, visual personal inspection, legal descriptions and the owner of the property. It is suggested that buyers make an independent search of the information contained in this brochure. The included maps are for general information only. The County and the seller supplied the maps. They are not to scale, and are not made by a professional mapmaker. Fenced lines in some cases are not correct. Prospective buyers should have the property surveyed before buying.
This offering is subject to prior sale, price change, correction or withdrawal.
Overview
Cook Farms contains 1176.76 acres of deeded property. It is located on the Southwest Corner of Pilot Rock, Oregon. It is within 15 ½ miles of Pendleton, Oregon in Umatilla County. This location is positioned at the central crossroads of the Northwest with close access to highway (I-84 and I-82), rail (Union Pacific), and water (Columbia River) transportation. It is also located within one of the major food processing areas in Oregon - with easy access to potato-processing plants, vegetable-processing plants, Tillamook Dairy Co-op, and cattle feed yards.
The climate supports a long growing season with mild winters, long summer days and cool nights. The climate and the deep, well-drained soils support a wide variety of operations such as row crops, small grains, livestock wintering, feeder back-grounding, dairies, wineries, hunting, viticulture and horticulture, and other irrigated and non-irrigated crops.
The location, climate, and soil make this farm useful for many types operations. The following are some typical crops grown in this area with good results:
Grass Seed Alfalfa Wheat Grass
Dry Beans Carrots Sugar Beets Onions
Sweet Peas Popcorn Sweet Corn Canola
Because the farm is located near several feed lots and dairies, and the climate provides a mild winter, it would work well as a wintering operation for livestock in large numbers or as a dairy.
This farm is located at the central crossroads of the Northwest for highway, rail, and water transportation. It is situated just off Interstate 84, a major East-West freeway, and is in close proximity to a major North-South freeway (I-82). It is next to the major route of the Union Pacific railroad from Portland, Oregon to Denver, Colorado. It is 55 ½ miles from the Port of Umatilla on the Columbia River, which provides barge transportation.
The property abounds with wild life that would satisfy the most avid hunter. There are deer and chukars. Ducks and geese use the fields in the fall and winter. There are some pheasants and good numbers of dove and quail. The farm is but a short distance to the Columbia River for steelhead, salmon, crappie, perch, bass, walleye, sturgeon, and trout.
Projected Income and Expenses
Year Income Expenses Profit ROI
2005 $693,286 $502,970 $190,316 9.15%
2006 $811,950 $549,936 $262,014 13.60%
2007 $715,400 $543,637 $171,763 8.26%
(See Appendix for detailed projections of income and expenses.)
Crop History
2005 Crops: 511 acres circle irrigated grass seed
205 acres circle irrigated alfalfa
203 acres circle irrigated peas (not yet planted)
2004 Crops: 448 acres circle irrigated wheat
266 acres circle irrigated grass
205 acres circle irrigated alfalfa
2003 Crops: 471 acres circle irrigated wheat
448 acres circle irrigated alfalfa
2002 Crops: 919 acres circle irrigated alfalfa
2001 Crops: 919 acres circle irrigated alfalfa
Property Details
Zoning: Zoned for Exclusive Farm Use (See appendix for details.)
Growing Season: The growing season of frost-free days varies from 140 days to 165 days.
Elevation: The elevation varies from 1700’ above sea level to 2002’.
Soils: The soils vary from a Pilot Rock Silt Loam to a Morrow Silt Loam which is a modestly deep, well-drained soil formed on sand, to Burbank Loamy fine sand which is also a very deep, well-drained soil. There is a small area of Royal Silt Loam that is a deep, well-drained soil.
Water Rights: The farm has 946.3 acres of water rights.
Irrigation: The farm is irrigated with circle irrigation. There are 9 full circles for 950 irrigated acres. The electric-powered circles are supplied by two wells.
Rainfall: The rainfall varies from 12" to 16" per annum.
Power: Power is supplied by Pacific Power and Light.
Taxes: The Umatilla County taxes for 2000 tax year were $5,234.85 (15-32 #2402 Serial number 14279).
Mineral Rights: The owner does not warrant that there are any mineral rights available. However, any mineral or Geothermal rights owned by seller are included as part of the property being offered for sale.
Improvements
Buildings: Hay Shed, a poll barn with metal roof, open sides, dirt floor, 40’ X 230’.
Circles: 9 full circles
Main line – 20.250 feet (+/-) with 4’ to 10’ in size all PVC.
Well #1: 250 H.P. pump with 100 H.P booster
Well #2: 350 H.P. pump with 50 H.P booster and 75 H.P. booster
Power & Water: Annual cost of approximately $65 per acre to run wells and circles.
Price and Terms
Price with all new circles: $2,495,182.00 ($2121 per acre)
Price As Is: $2,080,450.00 ($1769 per acre)
Price Details:
226 non-irrigated acres @ $ 500 per acre
+ 950 irrigated acres @ $2071 per acre
= $2,080,450.00 Price As Is
+ $ 414,732.00 with 9 new circles
= $2,495,182.00
Mortgage: The farm has an assumable Farm Credit Loan.
Appendix
Description of EFU: The purposes of the EFU, Exclusive Farm Use Zone, are to preserve and maintain agricultural lands for farm use, including range and grazing uses, consistent with existing spaces; to conserve and protect scenic resources; to maintain and improve the quality of air, water and land resources of the county and to establish criteria and standards for farm uses and related and supportive uses, use zone to provide the automatic farm use valuation for farms, which qualify under the provisions of O.R.S. Chapter 308. For further clarification contact the Umatilla County planning Department.
Water Rights: The farm has 946.3 acres of water rights.
See attached information below regarding permit from State of Oregon. We would advise anyone interested to check with the Water Master located at Pendleton, Oregon 541-278-5456.
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