Description

The Baker Farm is comprised of approximately 1,275 +/- total acres, 1,177 acres of cropland and 98 acres of grazing. The farm is located 24 miles northeast of Harlem, Blaine County, Montana. Soil at the farm has proven to be above average for the area. The soil survey reports a combination of Phillips-Elloam and Phillips-Kevin Complex. Grain Storage consists of 2 grain bins at the old homestead site on the northern part of the farm. 505 acres of winter wheat have been seeded for the 2022 growing season. Great views of the Little Rockies, Three Buttes and Bear’s Paw Mountains.

Farm Facts

• Deed:  1,275 acres
  • Tillable
  • Non-irrigated

Mining/Drilling: No current or past mining and drilling activities

Flood Risk: None

Access: Extensive gravel roads allow modern farming equipment access to the entire farm.

Expense: Property Tax for 2021 are $4,429.05. ($3,994.56 for the North Farm and $434.49 for the Savoy Farm)

Soil: Majority of soil is Phillips-Elloam and Phillips-Kevin Complex

Topography: Relatively flat topography

Local Climate: Average rainfall is 12 inches of rain, per year.

Crops: Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Markets/Distribution channels:

• Columbia Grain
  • Harlem, MT (24 miles)
  • Havre, MT (57 miles)
• EGT Grain
  • Fort Benton, MT (132 miles)
• CHS Big Sky Geraldine
  • Geraldine, MT (159 miles)