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Where Muller Lane hits 395

https://youtu.be/CYI4LQLlz0s In 2016, Douglas County voters voted down the indexed gas tax, separate from the nickel gas tax implemented in January 2016, which would have addressed a multitude of issues. It could only be used for road and highway projects and maintenance, but it was soundly defeated. The county is doing what they can, with the…

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Our Response to Public Comments

Back to News & InfoOur Response to Public Comments From September 28 through October 15, 2020, we publicized our request for public comments and questions regarding the Buckeye Farms at Park Ranch agrihood plan. We collected responses via an online survey, through social media comments, via email, or by postal mail. Our request was publicized…

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Request for Public Comment

As we move through the County’s process for authorization of our plan, we are asking for your questions, comments or concerns. Comments received by October 15th will be addressed in a response video by October 23rd. Our team will do its best to ensure all timely comments are heard and responded to.

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Douglas County Housing and Depreciation

Back to News & InfoDouglas County Housingand Depreciation Nevada’s property tax statute says DEPRECIATION is the estimate of the decrease in value in a wasting asset (not land) due to such factors as use and obsolescence. In Nevada, for purposes of real property appraisal, depreciation is calculated at 1.5 percent of the cost of replacement…

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The Muller Parkway Easement

Back to News & InfoThe Muller Parkway Easement The proposed Muller Parkway easement will extend 2.5 miles through our Ranch as a benefit to the community. It will serve several purposes as a roadway, a flood detention and a pedestrian pathway for the community to enjoy. The parkway will also help with traffic overflow, keeping…

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About Infrastructure and South Douglas County

Back to News & InfoAbout Infrastructureand South Douglas County South Douglas County is all about ranchlands and agriculture. Our family uses our land here as pastureland for grazing and overwintering cows and as agricultural land for wheat and garlic growing. To preserve the land here, Buckeye Farms’ development will be in Minden off Buckeye Road…

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Conservation Easements and Limiting Development

Back to News & InfoConservation Easementsand Limiting Development There is an important balance to maintain between conservation and development, and Buckeye Farms at Park Ranch has focused heavily on planning to maintain the culture of agriculture and ranching in the Carson Valley, while allowing an opportunity for others to experience the wonderful ways of life…

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Buckeye Farms – A phased approach

Buckeye Farms – A phased approach Buckeye Farms is not a new idea – it is recreating a vision based historically when Minden and Gardnerville used to rely on close by ranches and farms for their meat and produce……… Phasing Description – each phase represents 4-8 years of growth/real estate development. This is our vision…

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Park Ranch Presents

Buckeye Farm Agrihood is a model farm conservation community proposed for the 1,250-acre parcel, Buckeye Farm, which is adjacent to the towns of Minden and Gardnerville. As a farm conservation community it will preserve 9,500 acres of land, (9,000 acres in South Douglas County and 500 acres of the Buckeye Farm), while developing 2,500 units…

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What is Buckeye Farms?

Back to News & Info Buckeye Farm is a proposed farm conservation community combining land preservation with farm focused development adjacent to the towns of Minden and Gardnerville. As a farm conservation community, Buckeye Farm will preserve 50% of the site, (approximately 600 acres) for farm and open space, as well as 9,000 acres in…

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