Three Area Ranches Planning to Enter
Agriculture Tourism Field by Louise Abercrombie
The Ponca City NewsOctober 9, 2007 - Ponca City, Oklahoma
Ponca City Chamber of Commerce and Tourism were treated to a tour of the future three area ranches planning to enter the agriculture tourism field.
A highlight of the tour was a visit to the Big V Ranch, which plans to open as a bed and breakfast. Jane Morris, granddaughter of the original owners, is ramrod of the rejuvenation of the unique ranch house.
A big part of the renovation is the mule barn and it features a red roof with a large white "V." A number of "V's" are featured in the newly poured concrete which surrounds the house.
The ten-bedroom 1903 ranch house is in the process of being restored. Also joining in the agriculture tourism effort are the Silvertop Farm, owned by the Mary and Ruth Steichen, and Blubaugh Angus Ranch, operated by Scott Blubaugh. The ranches are all in a radius of five miles of each other.
Silvertop, which raises two type of sheep, is planning to add a vineyard and produce its first bottled wine in about three years.
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