Donate a Ranch in Nevada

Ranching in Nevada

Nevada ranching follows the Great Basin pattern: valley meadow ground, usually irrigated, anchoring grazing use across far larger surrounding range. Deeded acreage alone rarely explains how a Nevada ranch functions, because the operation depends on the relationship between meadow, water and range.

Water rights are the central asset in most Nevada ranch transactions. A review examines the water record, the condition of wells and ditches, and the grazing arrangements that make the surrounding country usable, before any conclusion about a gift is reached.