Harnett County Hog Farm (Butler Farms)

Here is an incredible opportunity to enter the swine production industry or for current swine industry stakeholders a rare chance for expansion. Butler Farms is a picturesque setting of moderately rolling terrain within the Anderson Creek community of Harnett County. The site is located off Darroch Road and presently functions as a 7,350 head Feeder to Finish operation. The farm's current integrator relationship is with Prestage Farms. Existing improvements include 10 fully slated finishing buildings, two office/pump houses, a composting shed, generator shed (w/100 KW backup), an impressive 54 x 90 Morton shop building and multiple support buildings. This farm additionally boasts an additional source of revenue through a collaboration with South River EMC & North Carolina EMC via biogas production by way of an anaerobic digester system through the EMC owned Micro-Grid located on-site. The site includes three covered lagoons, one of which provides the digester an area for the production of methane for fueling the 180 KW generator that serves as the grid's renewable energy power source. An existing 20 KW array supports the battery supply. The property consists of 2 contiguous parcels, with available legal descriptions indicating 132.90 total acres (~125 +/- by tax/gis department), which includes around 25 +/- acres for the improvements, 70 +/- acres of productive cropland currently in coastal bermuda hay, with residual considered woodland. Both solid-set and hydrant irrigation are utilized regarding waste management practices. Pride of ownership is evident when you view this one. The farm has a history of excellence as it relates not only to production, but for innovation regarding environmental and stewardship practices beyond the norm, having received numerous accolades and awards. A beautiful woodland buffer runs within the interior along Horse Pen Branch which provides favorable isolation characteristics with access along a very well-maintained soil/gravel pathway to the improved site. The property's original homeplace speaks of the history of the farm, with the existing dwelling presently uninhabited. No portion of the property is considered within the Flood Hazard Area based on available FEMA flood maps, with no portion of the improvements considered within wetland classification areas. Additional information available upon request. (for example, Waste Management Plan, Sludge Survey, photos, etc). This farm is a testament to innovation and excellence in environmental practices, offering both a profitable and sustainable investment.