Patterson Place Farm opportunity! Own one of the Western Slope's most fertile and productive farmlands! This historic 94.19 acre farmland, originally homesteaded by the famous Roatcap family, has highly rated soil that has been producing bountiful crops for generations. Located on California Mesa, southwest of Olathe, Colorado, an area known for its rich farmland, 53acres of irrigated land has some of the most fertile and productive soils in the state! Soil conservation practices have been implemented over the course of many years. The property is irrigated by gated pipe (included), with approximately 54 shares of water from the pristine Highline Canal, served by Uncompahgre Valley Water Users. The fields stay irrigated, even in drought conditions, clear into late fall. The 5,500+ altitude is ideal for sweet corn, field corn, pinto beans, onions, potatoes,barley, wheat, oats, sunflowers, and alfalfa and have all been profitably grown on this farmland. Livestock have also flourished here. This farm parcel is a Hemp producer's DREAM. Neighboring farms have converted to Hemp production with excellent crop results, and this farm has "as good or better" soils than others nearby. This peaceful property includes a hilltop of approximately 40 acres and a water tap with beautiful views over 50 miles of the local mountain ranges with potential building sites for one or more homes and a wetlands area where wildlife love to sequester. Views include: San Juan and West Elk Mountain Range, Black Canyon, Grand Mesa and the Uncompahgre Plateau. Nestled beneath the Uncompahgre Plateau, BLM land is also nearby, making this land a frequent host and hideaway for Mule Deer, Elk, Bear and Pheasant.Trophy bucks have also been hunted in nearby parcels. Come and see this rich farmland and dream about the endless possibilities!!

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