4444 State Route O, Higbee, MO 65257 - Howard County

The Alpha-Omega Farm was purchased 33 years ago and has been a work in progress. The quality and quantity of grass used for hay and forage over the years are rivaled by few. With the owner being a grass and range specialist for his chosen career, the canvas he used to create his masterpiece came in the form of 117.1 +/- acres in Howard County, Missouri.

Once established on the farm the transformation of the pasture ground was set in place and the seeding began in 1993 continuing for 5 plus years to fully transform all the acres in production. The seeding includes big bluestem grass, indian grass, switchgrass, alfalfa, bird’s-foot trefoil, and eastern gamagrass. With all of those in place, the livestock was happy and the balers were busy. With livestock not being on the farm the last few years the land has been used primarily for baling of the grass hay.

But with all great grazing farms, the food is only half the battle, and a plan had to be put into place to get water to all the animals. That’s when the plan to pipe water underground from a pond to a centrally located hydrant, to allow multiple paddocks access to the same water source. Beyond that several other hydrants were spaced out throughout the land to provide other locations with additional hydrants.

The 2,500+ square foot home on the property is perfectly located near the junction of 2 paved roads that intersect on the edge of the property. From the porch, you can look south over the grassy acres and enjoy the sounds of the country while taking in some of the breathtaking views. The 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has several upgraded rooms in the recent history including a new master suite. The kitchen, which includes a gas-burning stove has a modern touch. The home also has a wood-burning furnace outside the house that can be used to heat the home if one chooses to cut and burn the wood. Several outbuildings round out the homestead that has been cared for over the years with proven results. Someone looking for a turnkey livestock operation will have no trouble seeing the value that comes with the Alpha-Omega Farm.

Property Features

-117.1 +/- acres in Howard County, Missouri

-2,500+ square foot home

-3 bedroom, 3 bathroom

-Wood-burning outdoor furnace

-Several outbuilding

-High-quality grass acres

-Multiple ponds in place

-Several hydrants

-Wildlife

-Over 1 mile of paved road frontage

-5 miles from Higbee, Missouri

-40 minutes from Columbia, Missouri

-Great location for development