Grass Valley, located in Nevada County of Northern California, has a long agricultural history dating from the 1800’s with many of the ranches still operated by the family members that originally settled in the area. Today, the county boasts approximately 107,000 acres of pasture and range land that support various livestock, including cattle, sheep, and goats. Nevada County Free Range Beef is a notable example of a local farm-to-fork operation, highlighting the county’s commitment to sustainable and locally sourced beef production. Today, the county boasts approximately 107,000 acres of pasture and range land that support various livestock, including cattle, sheep, and goats. Nevada County Free Range Beef is a notable example of a local farm-to-fork operation, highlighting the county’s commitment to sustainable and locally sourced beef production. While cattle are a prominent part of the industry, Nevada County also supports sheep, goats, horses, and other livestock. 

NID – Nevada County Irrigation District was established to provide water from the Sierra Foothill Lakes to the Agricultural Farmland.  One of the shining stars of this rural County is the water distribution to much of the ranch and farming land in the county through a series of canals. https://www.nidwater.com/the-legacy-of-local-water#:~:text=By%201880%2C%20Nevada%20County%20boasted,water%20storage%20and%20delivery%20system.

The Horse Industry thrives here with an abundant of riding trails in the Tahoe National Forest, Auburn Recreation Area, Hidden Falls, Folsom Lake and more.  Gold Country Trails Organization, with over 500 members, helps to maintain many of the trails in the area plus offers a community of equestrian support.

The area is well known for it art and music culture with many events throughout the year; the Blue Grass Festival, Celtic Festival, Strawberry Festival, Draft Horse Classic, Nevada County Fair,

This is my own ranch in Nevada County.  If you would like to work with an agent that understands Irrigation, Soils, Equestrian Ranch Design, etc. please give me a call.  39 years working with buyers and sellers with all property types in the area, but special knowledge in Country Property.  Country Property is a specialty.  Give me a call 530-913-8789-Laura Berman, Broker Associate.