44 Acres in Republic, MO - $849,000

What an opportunity to get into the Agritourism business. This 44+/- ac of fertile Missouri farm ground is conveniently located of a mile south of Exit 61 off I-44 and 8 miles from Republic, MO. The property has over of a mile of clear road frontage on Hwy PP for easy access. The focal point of the property as you enter is the 6+ irrigated acres of Blueberries and 3.5 irrigated ac Strawberry patch. The 39 rows of Blueberries contain 5 different varieties including Duke, Toro, Blue Gold, Top Shelf and Legacy. Planted in 2021 as 2-year-old plants, the Blueberries have been maintained for optimal root establishment before they enter full production in '23. The Strawberry beds are an annual growing system formed and maintained with plasticulture mulch & drip irrigation for a maximum volume of production every year. Previous varieties have included Chandler, Ruby June and Keepsake. The DEMA MixRite TF 10 Fertigation system with Weathermatic proline irrigation system is currently set with 7 zones with capability of 16 and provides for season long irrigation & fertilization. The system is serviced by a total of 3 water wells (2 drilled since 2020 with 3 hp pumps) for ample water supply. The entire property is protected from predators & wildlife by a 8-ft Kencove fencing system with all welded steel gates. The center of the property contains a family fun park that has a fairytale walking path, gravity wagon basketball, culvert race tracts, ring toss games and a 11-ft-tall chair for the entire family to sit and take pictures on and so much more. The 2+ ac lake offers a beautiful building site and nice place to sit & relax while the kids are playing or picking. The remaining acres have been maintained using cover crops to build up the organic soil quality for expansion or diversification with a corn maze, pumpkins, blackberries, flowers, vegetables & even a possible greenhouse. The possibilities are endless & the hard work has been done to take it to the next level.