Location
The property is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Fargo Ave and 7 1/2 Avenue in Hanford, CA.
Size
+/-107.09 Assessed Acres
Plantings/Land Use
Property is planted to +/-68 acres Chandler walnuts on Paradox rootstock:
+/-36 acres planted in 2009 at 24 x 24 spacing
+/-32 acres planted in 2017 at 20 x 20 spacing
The remaining +/-33.64 acres of open land have historically been planted with winter wheat and silage corn and are currently planted to corn.
Solar
Property has a fenced in solar system on the open ground field.
Storage & Equipment Yard
There is a fenced equipment yard with a storage building on south end of the property.
Water
This property is located within the Kings County Water District and receives surface water from the Settlers Irrigation District. It is irrigated using two systems that combine both sprinkler and flood irrigation methods.
Irrigation System #1: An agricultural well 325 feet deep, with standing water at 166 feet and bowls set at 240 feet. It is powered by a 50 HP turbine electric motor, producing an output of 513 GPM. Additionally, two (2) 7 HP electric ditch lift pumps assist in water delivery. Water is discharged into an underground pipeline with valves, allowing for flood irrigation when needed.
Irrigation System #2: A 50 HP electric self-start variable speed motor delivers water to a four-unit sand media filtration system. From there, water is distributed via a single drip line and micro-jet sprinklers.
The +/-26 acres of open farmland can be irrigated using either system.
Soil
See Soil Map and Soil Description for details.
Legal
Kings County APNs: 014-130-095, 014-130-094, 014-130-093, 014-130-110, and 014-130-108
Groundwater Disclosure
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) requires groundwater basins to be sustainable by 2040. SGMA may limit ground water pumping. For more information, please visit the SGMA website.
The Buyer is responsible for conducting their own research to verify all information related to groundwater and surface water resources, including availability, usage rights, and potential restrictions.
Remarks
This well-maintained property features meticulously cared-for orchards, reflecting a high standard of ongoing management. An experienced and knowledgeable farm manager is in place and willing to remain on board, offering a seamless transition for the new owner. Additionally, the property is enrolled in the Williamson Act, providing potential property tax advantages for long-term agricultural use.