- 92,193± Total Acres
- 53,751± Deeded Acres
- 38,441± Leased Acres
- 63,049± Seeded Acres
- Five strategically integrated agricultural assets
- One of Montana’s largest agricultural land offerings
- Institutional-scale commercial farming enterprise
- Extensive irrigated and dryland farming operations
- Large, contiguous field configurations designed for maximum operational efficiency
- Proven crop production history with diversified cropping programs
- Extensive grain handling, storage, and fertilizer infrastructure
- Strategically located Hardin Infrastructure & Rail Site with direct rail access
- Multiple headquarters, residences, maintenance shops, and operational facilities
- Exceptional transportation and logistics network supporting efficient grain marketing
- Significant economies of scale through integrated management and operations
- Approximately 7 miles of Bighorn River frontage featuring world-class fly fishing
- Exceptional waterfowl hunting and premier pheasant and upland bird habitat
- Turnkey agricultural operation with immediate production capability
- Rare legacy investment opportunity with exceptional long-term appreciation potential
Encompassing 92,193± total acres and 63,049± seeded acres, the Monette Farms Portfolio represents one of the largest agricultural offerings ever presented in Montana. Combining five exceptional agricultural assets into one integrated enterprise, the portfolio offers institutional-scale production, extensive infrastructure, strategic rail access, and remarkable long-term investment value. Opportunities to acquire a farming operation of this magnitude, productivity, and operational efficiency are exceptionally rare.
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Property Details
Monette Portfolio Acreage
| Property | Deeded Acres | Leased Acres | Total Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fly Creek Farm | 32,756± | 6,454± | 39,210± |
| Camp 4 Farm | 11,455± | 22,828± | 34,282± |
| Camp 1 Farm | 8,060± | 9,159± | 17,219± |
| The Pivot Farm | 1,473± | — | 1,473± |
| Hardin Infrastructure & Rail Site | 7± | — | 7± |
| Portfolio Total | 53,751± | 38,441± | 92,193± |
Portfolio Summary
- 92,193± Total Acres
- 53,751± Deeded Acres
- 38,441± Leased Acres
- 63,049± Seeded Acres
- Five strategically integrated agricultural assets
- One of the largest agricultural land offerings in Montana
This portfolio integrates five complementary agricultural assets into one highly efficient operation, featuring expansive contiguous field configurations, productive dryland and irrigated farmland, extensive grain handling and storage facilities, multiple headquarters, and a centrally located rail-served logistics hub. This integrated design allows equipment, personnel, and resources to be efficiently deployed across the operation while minimizing transportation time, labor requirements, and operating costs.
Production is supported by precision agriculture technology, diversified crop rotations, and a long-standing commitment to responsible land stewardship. Across the portfolio, meticulously maintained production records reflect a history of outstanding agronomic performance. Documented yield data includes a three-year winter wheat average of approximately 76 bushels per acre, with numerous fields producing 90 to 100 bushels per acre under favorable growing conditions. The portfolio has also demonstrated proven success producing corn, alfalfa, peas, canola, chickpeas, lentils, and other rotational crops, highlighting the versatility and productivity of its soils.
Large, contiguous farming units enable timely planting, spraying, fertilizing, and harvesting, creating significant economies of scale while maximizing operational efficiency. These efficiencies are further enhanced by extensive grain storage, fertilizer storage, maintenance facilities, employee housing, and strategically positioned infrastructure that allow the portfolio to function as a single, integrated agricultural enterprise.
The Hardin Infrastructure & Rail Site serves as the operational hub of the portfolio, providing substantial grain handling and storage capacity, equipment support facilities, and direct rail access. This strategic logistics center enhances transportation efficiency, expands grain marketing opportunities, and contributes to the overall operational strength of the enterprise.
Beyond its exceptional agricultural production, the Monette Farms Portfolio possesses recreational attributes that are virtually unmatched among large-scale farming operations. The portfolio features approximately seven miles of frontage along the legendary Bighorn River, one of the most celebrated tailwater trout fisheries in North America. Internationally recognized for its extraordinary populations of wild brown and rainbow trout, the Bighorn River attracts anglers from around the world and offers exceptional fly fishing throughout the season.
The portfolio is equally renowned for its outstanding upland bird and waterfowl habitat. Extensive grain fields, native grasslands, riparian corridors, and wetlands provide ideal conditions for exceptional populations of pheasants and other upland game birds. Situated within one of the Pacific Flyway’s premier migration corridors, the property also supports world-class migratory waterfowl hunting, with tremendous seasonal concentrations of ducks and geese utilizing the portfolio’s diverse habitat. The rare combination of internationally recognized trout fishing and exceptional upland and migratory bird hunting significantly enhances the portfolio’s recreational appeal while providing meaningful additional income and long-term asset value.
Mineral Rights
At Closing, Seller shall convey to Buyer all right, title, and interest in and to any mineral, oil, gas, and other subsurface interests currently owned by Seller, if any.
The Monette Farms Portfolio represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire one of Montana’s largest and most productive agricultural enterprises. Combining 92,193± total acres, 63,049± seeded acres, institutional-scale production, proven agronomic performance, premier recreational amenities, and extensive infrastructure, this legacy-quality holding offers a level of scale, productivity, and investment quality that is seldom available in today’s marketplace.
Location Details
Strategically located in the heart of Big Horn County, Montana, the Monette Farms Portfolio spans one of the state’s most productive agricultural regions. The portfolio’s five complementary assets are situated throughout the fertile Big Horn Valley, providing exceptional operational efficiency while maintaining convenient access to regional transportation networks, agricultural suppliers, grain markets, and commercial services.
The portfolio is anchored by properties surrounding Hardin, Montana, the county seat and regional agricultural hub, with additional operations extending through the productive farming communities of St. Xavier, Fly Creek, and the surrounding valley. This centralized footprint allows for efficient equipment movement, streamlined management, and coordinated large-scale farming operations across nearly 92,193± total acres.
Located approximately 45 to 90 minutes southeast of Billings, Montana’s largest city, the portfolio benefits from convenient access to commercial air service, major healthcare facilities, financial institutions, equipment dealerships, agricultural suppliers, and an extensive network of transportation and logistics services. The strategically positioned Hardin Infrastructure & Rail Site further enhances the portfolio by providing direct rail access and efficient grain handling, strengthening marketing flexibility and reducing transportation costs.
Surrounded by the scenic Bighorn Mountains, the legendary Bighorn River, and some of the Northern Plains’ most productive agricultural soils, the Monette Farms Portfolio offers an exceptional combination of large-scale commercial farming, logistical efficiency, and world-class recreational opportunities. Its strategic location and operational integration position the portfolio among the premier agricultural holdings in the western United States.
