Madera Almond Ranch
The G.O. Madera Almond Ranch consists of approximately 1,525 acres in Madera County, California, across nine legal parcels. All parcels are enrolled in the Williamson Act, and wetlands and swales were delineated prior to orchard development. Roughly 1,360 acres are planted to almonds. Of these, 948 acres were planted in 2009 and 412 acres in 2013. The orchard is comprised of Nonpareil (50%), Monterey (25%), and Fritz (25%) varieties on Nemaguard rootstock, with tree spacing at 18 feet by 20 feet (121 trees per acre). While production has been light in recent seasons, the seven-year average yield is approximately 2,034 pounds per planted acre.
The property includes seven irrigation wells that deliver water to three reservoirs, each equipped with sand media filtration. Irrigation is distributed via a dual-line drip system. The ranch falls within the Madera County GSA in the Madera Subbasi...
The property includes seven irrigation wells that deliver water to three reservoirs, each equipped with sand media filtration. Irrigation is distributed via a dual-line drip system. The ranch falls within the Madera County GSA in the Madera Subbasin. Water allocations are based on the full 1,525 gross acres, and the ranch is not currently using its full allocation. Unused allocation is accumulating and carries forward.
Directions
From Highway 99, take the Avenue 15 / West Cleveland Avenue exit in Madera. Continue west on West Cleveland Avenue, then follow it as it turns and becomes Avenue 15. Stay on Avenue 15 until you reach the ranch entrance.
About Jay Fiorini
Jay Fiorini specializes in assisting clients buy and sell agricultural properties. He is a fourth generation farmer who received a degree in Fruit Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Jay farms his own peaches, walnuts and almonds and has developed and managed hundreds of acres of orchards and vineyards from Kern to Stanislaus County.Because of Jay's incredible farm management team, he is able to devote the time and effort required for the highest level of service to his real estate clients. Clients working with Jay receive a level of farming knowledge and experience that is very rare in the real estate industry. This unique position and his professional approach have been recognized and appreciated by his repeat clients, whether large corporations or local farming families.