Dairy and Livestock Facilities

To provide you with the most accurate valuation, many of our dairy appraisals include the following industry and property-specific information* :

Review of the latest California Dairy Statistics, including the leading milk-producing counties, leading dairy products, and changes in average price for dairy products
In-depth discussion of the property's zoning and compliance with the various governing boards, such as air and water quality organizations
Estimated animal waste units in regards to compliance with wastewater management practices
Analysis of land-preparation costs, remaining economic life of dairy and farmstead improvements, and other Replacement Cost New (RCN) factors for your property
Custom maps and supporting exhibits

Additional Services Available for Dairy Properties

Supplemental Valuation Scenarios - Examples include "As Will Be" and "As Complete" scenarios that address proposed and/or in-progress construction or board approvals allowing for increased milking head
Purchase Price Allocation - Consulting report that breaks down a property’s purchase price by real property (land), livestock herd, and building improvements, such as dairy facilities and residential improvements

Machine and Equipment Valuation – Itemized appraisal of the dairy operation's assets, such as milking machines, milk pumps and receivers, stainless steel tanks and refrigeration equipment

* This list is not all-inclusive, and every report is tailored to the specific needs of our client. Depending on the type of report requested, not every item shown above may be included.

Did You Know?

In 2012. total milk production was 41.8 billion pounds - up 0.8% from 2011's highest year on record.
California produces one out of every five glasses of milk consumed in the nation.

The 12-month average price paid to California producers in 2012 was $16.59/cwt. compared to $18.52/cwt. in 2011.
The five leading milk-producing counties in California recorded 72% of the milk produced in 2012.