Ranch History
The land that would eventually become the V Bar V Ranch was homesteaded at the turn of the 20th century. The owners branded their cattle "100," and the ranch was initially known as the "100 Place."
The V Bar V Ranch was formed in 1927, when the 100 Place and a number of smaller holdings, including one owned by the Bradford family, originators of the V Bar V brand, were bought and incorporated into the V Bar V Cattle Co.
The Ranch has passed through a colorful cast of owners since its inception, and is now owned by The University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. It is operated as a unit of the Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station.