1,660 Acres in Okeechobee, FL - $25,000,000
Hyatt Farms at Lake Kissimmee 1,660 +/- Acres
Golden opportunity to purchase a diversified farm operation with 1138 row crop acres ( 1 yr away from being certified organic) and 522 Citrus acres; This proven warm micro-climate at the southeast side of the Lake Kissimmee and the head waters of the Kissimmee River gives confidence to grow winter vegetables. Warm site, abundant water and high quality soil make this site a replacement or complementary site to Immokalee, Homestead or the Plant City/ Manatee County winter vegetable areas.
This property grows a wide variety of crops, including peppers, watermelons, cucumbers, squash, tobacco, strawberries, peanuts, tomatoes, cabbage, potatoes, lettuce, cantaloupe, citrus, and more, showcasing its rich agricultural potential.
There are two H-2A approved labor camps with accommodation for up to 180 people, alongside a custom commercial kitchen. Water resources are plentiful, with unlimited ac...
There are two H-2A approved labor camps with accommodation for up to 180 people, alongside a custom commercial kitchen. Water resources are plentiful, with unlimited access to surface water from Lake Kissimmee, supported by a permit for a semi-closed/drip irrigation system that guarantees year-round irrigation efficiency. The entire farm can be irrigated any time, at the same time, without worrying about shortage of multi-zone irrigation systems. Accessibility is convenient with three entrances from Hwy 60.
A 30,000-square-foot vegetable packing house is included in the sale, which includes 12,000 square feet of cooler space. Additionally, there is room within the packing house to accommodate a second packing line.
- High Visibility 9,700 feet of SR 60 road front
- Lake Kissimmee surface water permit for irrigation
- No Easements or encroachments on property
- 180 person capacity H-2A approved labor housing (2,400 sqft & 6,800 sqft)
- 10 Unit Apartment- 5,704 sqft
- Included on site 30,000 sf Packing House with 12,000 sf cooler
- Utilities & Services- well, septic, telephone and electric services
- I1 traffic light access to the Florida Turnpike/ I-75/ I-4 & I-95.
- 1-24" Lift Station at Western end of canal system provides water to 12 surface pumps.
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