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Wyoming Ranch Giant Sells to Neighboring CEO
18 Jan
Summary
- Chris Robinson, CEO of Ensign Group, is the new owner.
- Pathfinder Ranches spans 916,000 acres, larger than Rhode Island.
- Robinson's company owns over one million acres across three states.
Chris Robinson, CEO of Ensign Group, has been identified as the new owner of the vast Pathfinder Ranches in Wyoming. This colossal property, covering 916,000 acres, is larger than the state of Rhode Island. Robinson's company, which already oversees more than one million acres across Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah, has acquired the ranch. His previous purchase of the adjacent Stone Ranch in 2022 played a crucial role in reuniting historically connected lands.
Robinson, an experienced operator with expertise in agriculture, resource development, and conservation, expressed his commitment to enhancing the ranch's potential. His company is known for its large-scale livestock operations, supporting a herd of approximately 13,000 mother cows across its holdings. This acquisition signifies a strategic move towards significant growth in livestock operations, aiming to contribute to the regrowth of America's shrinking cattle herd.
The sale, facilitated by Swan Land Company, represents one of their largest transactions in Wyoming. Robinson emphasized his company's long-term perspective as operators and conservation-minded stewards, contrasting with short-term recreational buyers. While currently pausing large-scale cattle herd purchases due to high market prices, Ensign Group plans to grow its herd organically by retaining heifers.
