North Ochoco Valley Hay & Cattle

It’s not likely that you’ll find a more productive ranch or farm in the area than North Ochoco Valley Hay & Cattle Ranch. Encompassing 440.11± acres near Prineville, Oregon, including 422.6± acres irrigated through Ochoco Irrigation District, this property combines productive soils, carefully managed fields, and substantial improvements supporting hay production and cattle operations.

Views of the Three Sisters, Ochoco Mountains, and Grizzly Mountain provide a scenic backdrop to the working landscape. Orchard grass and alfalfa form the foundation of the ranch’s production, with reported annual yields of approximately 6–7 tons per acre for grass hay across three cuttings and 7–8 tons per acre for alfalfa across four cuttings. Established forage stands and recent irrigation upgrades reflect continued investment in the operation. Following hay harvest, the pivot-irrigated grass fields provide fall grazing, extending their use and complementing the cattle enterprise.

The livestock facilities are thoughtfully arranged for feeding, sorting, and processing. A four-pen feedlot has a reported capacity of 350–400 head, with automatic waterers and direct access to working corrals. A hydraulic chute, lead-up alley, tub, and certified livestock scale support efficient cattle handling. Multiple hay sheds, an insulated shop heated by natural gas supplied through a Cascade Natural Gas pipeline, and a machine shed built in 2025 provide storage and workspace.

Three homes add versatility and comfortable on-site living. The custom-built main residence, completed in 2022, offers 3,406± square feet of living space with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. A second stick-built home provides 1,344± square feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, while a 1,080± square foot manufactured home offers additional accommodations for family or ranch help. With extensive irrigated acreage, strong reported production, and improvements supporting daily operations, North Ochoco Valley Hay & Cattle Ranch offers a complete agricultural setting in Central Oregon.