The 1,100+/- Amsterdam Farm lies a brief half hour west of the desirable mountain community of Bozeman in the fabled farmland hills of the small agricultural community of Amsterdam. Many regard this area as some of the finest dryland farmland within the region. Lands rarely become available and are held in families for generations, enriching the culture of their ancestors. The area was settled by Dutch farmers in the 1890s, who found that the rich, silty loam soils grew barley in abundance. The farm is dryland cropped, producing a variety of crops including barley, spring wheat, winter wheat, peas, sainfoin, and alfalfa hay. The general area is sparsely populated, which is becoming rarer with the urban sprawl from nearby Bozeman growth. The terrain undulates with grassy coulees and shallow valleys bifurcating the landscape. Generally located in the center of Gallatin Valley, the climate is temperate, and spectacular mountain views expand in all directions. These unimproved lands provide two select parcels that are quite private yet allow one to appreciate the valley views in their entirety. Wildlife is abundant throughout the general area and on the farm. Deer are commonly seen, elk arrive in the late fall and winter, and Hungarian partridge thrive. The farm is quite suitable for someone wanting a private and scenic place close to Bozeman, with the option of operating the farm themselves or leasing farmland acres to the capable operators in the area. It represents some of the more affordable land in the region.

The Facts:

~ Quality dryland farming

~ 30 minutes to Bozeman

~ Incredible Gallatin Valley views and surrounding mountain ranges

~ Private homesite with no improvements

~ Rolling terrain

~ Lots of wildlife including Hungarian partridge, deer and seasonally elk