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8th ANNUAL WESTERN DAKOTA LAND AUCTIONS 2,529.38 +/- Acres – Golden Valley County, ND Thursday, October 17, 2013 – 1:00 p.m. (MT)       View the Exclusive Property Video Below For the Gilman Property!           Auction Location:   La Playa – 27 S Central Ave - Beach, ND - Beach, ND Auction Note: As a part of Pifer’s 8th Annual Western Dakota Land Auction, Pifer’s Auctioneers are pleased to offer this once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase the Mac and Linda Gilman property north of Beach, North Dakota!   The Gilman Ranch is an extremely diversified property that is rich with history, scenery, seclusion, productivity, and wildlife.  This farm and ranch features over five quarters of rich and productive farmland with exceptional soils, in addition to eleven contiguous quarters that complete one of the most self-sufficient livestock operations on the edge of the North Dakota Badlands!   Originally settled by J.P. Reeves in the early 1900’s, the stunning landscape of this historic ranch offers deep tree-lined ravines, rolling hills, spring fed water ponds, and lush native grasses ideal for livestock production and wildlife management!    Having lived on and managed this one of a kind farm and ranch since 1952, The Gilman Family has operated this ranch with extreme care and intensive management.  The farm and hay land has maintained an excellent nutrition program, and the grazing land has been divided into a well-planned cell grazing system with excellent water, and tremendous fences!   Come join Pifer’s Auction Company and the Gilman Family on Thursday, October 17th at the La Playa Conference Room in Beach, ND for a rare opportunity to own part of one of the most coveted and sought after properties in all of the Western Dakotas!   Contact:  Andy Mrnak at 701.206.1095 or Jim Sabe at 701.523.6283 or Pifer’s Auction & Realty at 877.700.4099 for more information and a complete catalog.     Driving Directions:   PARCELS 1-7: From Beach, ND at the intersections of I-94 & HWY #16:  Drive 11 miles north on HWY #16 to 22nd St. SW, then 1 mile east.  This will place you at the northwest corner of Parcel 1, with Parcels 2-5 contiguously located to the southeast.  From this point, drive south 3 miles on165th Ave. SW to the northwest corner of Parcel 7.  From this point, drive east 3 miles further on 25th St. SW, then north for 1 mile on CR #5.  This will place you at the southeast corner of Parcel 6.   PARCELS 8-10: From Beach, ND at the intersections of I-94 & HWY #16:  Drive 2 miles north on HWY #16 to 31st St. SW, then 1 mile east.  This will place you at the southwest corner of Parcel 8, with Parcels 9 & 10 located ½ mile further east, on the north & south sides of the road respectively.         Property Information:   PARCEL 1 Acres: 320 +/- Legal: N½ 27-142-105 Taxes (2012): $446.15 (estimate)   PARCEL 2 Acres: 320 +/- Legal: S½ 27-142-105 Taxes (2012): $446.15 (estimate)   Parcels 1 and 2 complete an excellent section of productive native prairie grass, highlighted by the tree-lined draws, flowing springs, excellent fences, and good access.  Section 27 is also tied in to a pipeline water system, supplied by the well in Parcel 3.  Parcels 1 and 2 both provide excellent protection, forage, habitat, and water for both wildlife and livestock alike, and would prove to be an excellent portfolio addition for both livestock producers and sportsmen!               PARCEL 3 Acres: 320 +/- Legal: SW¼, S½ NW¼, & S½ SE¼ 26-142-105 Taxes (2012): $336.50 This parcel has it all, as it combines the best of all worlds with productive prairie, protective habitat and draws, tremendous water (both well water and rural water), and a tastefully simple ranch headquarters that offers good livestock handling facilities, nice storage, and a peaceful home or hunting retreat!         PARCEL 4 Acres: 480 +/- Legal: N½ & SW¼ 34- 142-105 FSA Cropland: 342.9 +/- Acres Taxes (2012): $1,170.80   PARCEL 5 Acres: 320 +/- Legal: W½ 35-142-105 FSA Cropland: 54.50 +/- Acres Taxes (2012): $450.89   Parcels 4 and 5 tie together the entire 11 quarter livestock operation into one contiguous self-sufficient unit as these parcels feature nearly 400 acres of cropland, currently used for alfalfa hay production and small grains to supplement the livestock operation.  Both parcels offer excellent production, great fences, and good access!           PARCEL 6 Acres: 160 +/- Legal: SE¼ 36-142-105 FSA Cropland: 151.1 +/- Acres Taxes (2012): $576.38 Parcel 6 is perhaps one of the best quarters of land in Golden Valley County to be offered to the public this fall.  This tremendous parcel of cropland features a Soil Productivity Index over 70, and had an amazing stand of wheat in 2013!             PARCEL 7 & 7A Acres: 159.51 +/- Legal: NW¼ 10-141-105 FSA Cropland: 150.90 +/- Acres Taxes (2012): $524.55 Another excellent parcel of cropland with tremendous access and exceptional soils. The Soil Productivity Index on the cropland averages over 67 and the 2013 stand of wheat is second to none!  Parcel 7A features a 5-acre farm management tract with a well-built cold-storage shed and a convenient site for grain storage.    Seller is reserving the right to maintain possession of Parcel 7a (Approximately 5 acres) and the storage facilities until June 1, 2014.           PARCEL 8 Acres: 160 +/- Legal: SW¼ 6-140-105 FSA Cropland: 120.08 +/- Acres Taxes (2012): $533.35 (estimate)   PARCEL 9 Acres: 129.87 +/- Legal Description: SE¼ 6-140-105 (less farmstead) FSA Cropland: 135.02 +/- Acres Taxes (2012): $533.35 (estimate)   PARCEL 10 Acres: 160 +/- Acres Legal Description: NE¼ 7-140-105 FSA Cropland: 130.15 +/- Acres Taxes (2012): $474.06   Located only 3 miles from Beach, North Dakota, Parcels 8, 9 & 10   are three contiguous quarters of exceptional farmland and are proof that this county is called Golden Valley for a reason.  Collectively, the soils on these three quarters average over 70 on the Soil Productivity Index.  Having rested for the 2013 crop season, these parcels will surely be ready to provide tremendous yields for the 2014 crop year! Parcel 10 also features 6 grain bins!    Seller shall have until June 1, 2014 to remove commodities from the grain bins on Parcel 10.                       OWNERS: Mac & Linda Gilman       This sale is managed by Pifer’s Auction Company, Kevin Pifer, ND #715. All statements made the day of the auction take precedence over all printed materials.  The seller reserves the right to reject or accept any and all bids.