Stanley County, South Dakota

34,000 CONTIGUOUS ACRES M/L
Peoples Company is pleased to present Gunsmoke Ranch, a premier 34,000 acre m/l dryland farming operation located approximately 15 minutes west of Pierre, South Dakota, via Sealed Bid Offering, with all bids due Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT. Positioned just south of U.S. Highway 14 and near the Missouri River corridor, this large, contiguous landholding offers a rare opportunity to acquire meaningful scale in a tightly held region of central South Dakota. This farm also offers excellent optionality for value add and additional income in the future with both recreational and renewable energy opportunities.

The property includes approximately 31,345 FSA cropland acres and is currently certified USDA organic, providing immediate access to premium grain markets. The operation has historically supported a diverse crop rotation including winter wheat, field peas, and other small grains, while maintaining a regenerative focused approach to long term productivity. 

Gunsmoke Ranch is a true turn key operation, supported by extensive grain storage, established infrastructure, and a layout that allows for efficient large scale farming. The property is currently leased out to a long term reputable operator with a long history on this farm. The current tenant also has secured rail access nearby, which provides the operator with easier access to organic fertility options and a direct route for organic commodity merchandising. With one million bushels of active storage capacity and strong access via Highway 14, the property is well positioned for both operational efficiency and long term investment potential.

Gunsmoke Ranch is substantially improved with two highly developed grain handling and storage headquarters, offering exceptional operational flexibility:
North Headquarters:

Approximately 376,000 bushels of on‑farm grain storage, along with large equipment storage buildings, a farm shop, and a residence suitable for a foreman or operational use.
South Headquarters:

Approximately 600,000 bushels of grain storage situated directly along U.S. Highway 14, providing excellent access and logistical efficiency for grain movement.

Combined, the ranch includes nearly one million bushels of permanent grain storage, all completed or upgraded in recent years, which is a rare and valuable asset at this scale. The centralized infrastructure significantly enhances market timing flexibility and reduces reliance on third‑party storage.
 
The property’s size, contiguity, organic certification, and infrastructure depth position Gunsmoke Ranch as a premier opportunity for institutional operators, sophisticated owner‑operators, and long‑term farmland investors seeking a legacy‑scale asset in the core of South Dakota’s dryland grain country.

Offering Highlights 
- Approximately 34,000± total acres, offered as one contiguous tract
- Approximately 31,345± FSA cropland acres
- USDA‑certified organic cropland 
- Approximately 1 million bushels of on‑farm grain storage
- Two centralized headquarters with shops, storage, and residence
- Excellent access along U.S. Highway 14
- Located 15± miles west of Pierre, South Dakota