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WELL-BALANCED GRASS RANCH NEAR BILLINGS | In the same family for over 100 years, this well-balanced ranch, with an abundance of native grasses, encompasses over 6,883 deeded acres plus a half section of State ground. The Ranch will carry 275± mother cows plus 30-50 replacements and 15-20 bulls. Part of the Ranch lies in the Bull Mountains offering good elk, deer and antelope hunting. This self-sufficient grass ranch with good livestock water throughout is located only 45 minutes from Billings.

Buying farmland is very different than most real estate purchases, even dissimilar than buying a ranch.  Farmland can be a profitable investment; however, there are many areas that must be researched prior to making a purchase.   In this article several aspects are conferred that should be researched prior to purchasing farmland – soil quality, crop history, water availability and climate, and lease options to name a few.  Often, much of this information will be researched during the due diligence period or can be provided by a good land broker.  Swan Land Company is known for providing in-depth information that can help determine if a specific farm is the right fit for your goals and business decisions.

Clarks Fork Canyon Meadows is conveniently located just 38 road miles from the bustling town of Cody, Wyoming.  Buffalo Bill Cody, who founded the town of Cody while visiting his son in the 1870s, had a vision that the area had a lot of potential.  Located only 52 miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, Cody felt the area may become a potentially high-tourist corridor.  In the mid-1890s, he returned, and with the collaboration of others, the town was incorporated in 1901.

Chief Mountain, as seen from North Fork Ranch, is a prominent towering monolith that stands alone facing westerly along the Rocky Mountain Front on the eastern edge of Glacier National Park. Named for its commanding presence, it is also known as “Ninaiistako”, a name given to it by the Blackfeet Indians, translating to “Great Chief".  Although it is not the highest peak in Glacier, the 9,085 foot-tall giant can be seen for over a hundred miles away in both Montana and Alberta, Canada.  It lies half in Glacier National Park, along the northeast boundary, and half in the Blackfeet Reservation to its east.