Swan Land Company - Farm and Ranch News

Conservation is a word that is heard on a pretty regular basis these days.  But before it was even a common term, ranchers were already practicing conservation of the land.  Ranchers were the pioneers of conservation.  They had to be in order to preserve the land that they lived and worked on to ensure that they could survive.  If they had not started this practice of preserving the land years ago, many of the ranches that have been in the same family for generations, would not be viable operations today.  In addition, another idea that has helped ranches and ranchers survive the generations is creating partnerships, not only with other workers on the ranch and other ranchers, but those in the community, the state and on a national level.   Both of these are common themes among ranchers

Congratulations to the buyers and sellers of two Montana ranches that have just been sold.  Broker Scott Williams was honored to represent the buyers on the sales of Crazy Mountains Alpine Ranch and Robinson Bench Ranch.  

This beautifully updated home on over 13 acres with mature landscaping and horse pastures creates a tranquil and serene setting only minutes from all of the amenities and activities in Bozeman. A true Montana living experience, this address allows school attendance in the highly-rated Manhattan School District. The home includes four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and an open floor plan that nicely blends the gourmet kitchen into the dining area and living room capturing the beautiful mountain views. A detached oversized garage includes a spacious wood shop, several built-in storage cabinets and an upper-level workout suite. A third building includes a fully enclosed  heated shop with a concrete floor and several bays of pole-barn storage.

"In no way can I convey entirely the excitement and enthusiasm of the original idea and purchase of land and also the extreme poverty and stressful times of the early years. At one point the mortgage was due and there was no money to pay Memorus Bruffey.  The 63 Ranch exists today because he did not foreclose."     SANDRA CHRISTENSEN

In 1929, Elmer and Paul Christensen, and their sister, Jo Francis, bought 420 acres from Memorus Bruffey, whose family homesteaded Montana land in 1890.