574-Acre Working Cattle Operation Minutes from Rolla, MissouriRarely does a cattle operation of this size, condition, and location come to market. Situated just minutes from Rolla, Missouri, this 574± acre working cattle ranch offers the infrastructure, water, fencing, forage, and improvements needed for a serious livestock operation, all within easy reach of the amenities and services of Rolla.The ranch has a proven history of supporting a substantial cow-calf operation, previously running approximately 100 mama cows along with bulls and both spring and fall calf groups. The property is predominantly established in productive fescue, complemented by clover, hay ground, warm-season grasses, and areas of hardwood timber. Multiple dedicated hay fields provide on-site forage production, while extensive cross-fencing allows for efficient rotational grazing and pasture management.One of the strongest features of the ranch is its exceptional livestock infrastructure. Perimeter and cross fencing has been well maintained, with much of it 15 years old or newer and newer sections less than five years old. Steel brace posts and concrete gate posts are found at major access points, and the ranch offers multiple entrances for convenient movement of cattle, equipment, and hay. The owners indicated the fencing and pasture system could be ready to run cattle immediately.Water is distributed throughout the operation through an extensive system of 7 wells and automatic livestock waterers, including both electric and gravity-fed systems. One well alone supplies approximately a dozen waterers, providing reliable water across multiple grazing areas and helping reduce dependence on surface water.The ranch features numerous barns and sheds providing ample hay, equipment, machinery, and livestock storage, along with two working cattle pens and a squeeze chute for efficient livestock handling. These improvements are strategically located throughout the property to support the day-to-day needs of a productive cattle operation.The land itself offers an attractive mix of rolling pasture, terraced hay fields, ridges, valleys, scattered timber, and a wet-weather creek, creating both a productive agricultural property and a scenic Missouri farm. The varied terrain provides natural protection for livestock while the timber and water features add recreational and wildlife value.With its combination of productive grass, dependable water, quality fencing, cattle facilities, hay production, and outstanding location near Rolla, this is an opportunity to acquire a large-scale, established Missouri cattle operation that is ready to go to work. Whether expanding an existing livestock business, establishing a family ranch, or investing in a substantial piece of Missouri agricultural land, this property deserves serious consideration.
