000 East Union Drive, Barnard, KS 67418 - Lincoln County

The Shirley Farm situated at the intersection of Salt Creek and Elkhorn Creek of 156 +/- acres ready for new ownership. This mostly tillable farm has a history of raising excellent crops of wheat, milo, soybeans, and alfalfa. There are 131 +/- tillable acres made up of fertile silty clay loam, very flat with minimal slope. This field works easily and is a perennial producer. The overall NCCPI rating is 66. The farm averages 28 inches of rain each year and 16 inches of snow. Most of the property lies in the 100-year flood plain, the floods over time created level planting conditions and brought deep topsoil to the farm.

The balance of the farm is mature timber, live water creeks, and an old homestead. These sinuous streams bring water and wildlife to the farm like a funnel. Sunsets from the hilltop overlooking the valley below are spectacular. The homestead is adorned with beautiful stone craftsmanship built by an Irish homesteader, Mr. Shirley. The Shirley Farm was one of the largest operations in the region during the era, encompassing thousands of acres and employing dozens of families in its prime. The overgrown timber and secluded stone walls make excellent cover for bedding deer and livestock shelters. The deer and turkey populations in this area are significant. Trophy whitetail are known to travel these creek corridors and large herds congregate on food sources as winter sets in.

This farm could provide the hunting opportunities you are looking for and provide a stable return on investment from crop production. The creek bottom is a turkey hotspot, and hidden fields surrounded by 50-foot cottonwood trees are the recipe for roosting birds. Occasional waterfowl hunting and fishing opportunities are a bonus. You can reach the property easily by well maintained roads and available electric service. If you are looking to add a great property to your farm and ranch portfolio or your settle your own dream hunting property, reach out to the Listing Agent Sean Thomas at 620) 712-2775 to schedule a private viewing.

Property Features

-Fertile bottomland

-Hardwood timber

-Trophy whitetail and turkey hunting

-Hidden tillable fields

-Overall NCCPI 66

-2025 cash rent tenancy

-Stone homestead

-Elkhorn Creek and Salt Creek live water

-1.5 miles to paved County Road

-18 miles to Lincoln