6974 E 1570 Road, Jerico Springs, MO 64756

Northeast of Jerico Springs in western Cedar County, this farm will meet your needs when it comes to growing cattle and producing pounds of beef. It's a farm with all the right features to meet your needs, from water distribution to fencing to housing. Approximately 90% of the farm is open, and even many of the wooded areas have a light canopy and grow grass under their shade. The pastures and hayfields are mostly fescue-based, with a robust complement of red and white clovers for a protein boost. 35 acres in the southwest corner are a native prairie, and these acres support mostly gama grass Fences are in good condition, with >12,500' of perimeter fence and another 13,000' of interior cross fences that facilitate rotational grazing to ensure pasture health. Good water distribution is another attribute of this farm, and with 3 ponds, 2 wells, 4 freeze-proof hydrants, and a seasonal creek. Cedar County is also well known for its walnut production, and this farm has them in abundance. Dozens of mature walnuts grow in the pastures and along the creek. These offer aesthetics and shade, as well as a potential income stream from harvest. The seller has had plenty of success hunting mature whitetails over the years, and numerous blinds and stands and a secluded food plot attest to his passion and the farm's ability to attract deer. The homestead is a ~1700 sq. ft. manufactured home. This 3/3 home features a roomy living room with a wood stove, and a second living area that was added on. Covered front and back porches invite you outside. Two shops and an old machine shed provide plenty of covered storage and work space, and a pair of 2-stall carports create even storage space. The elderly owners would like to remain living on the farm, we have discounted the price on this farm accordingly. They are open to various options, and their family's 75+ years of ownership and experience mean that you'll have caretakers who know the farm like no one else could.