This property features approximately 196.75 +/- crop acres and 103.25 +/- mixed hayland/grassland acres. This unique property has excellent access off Hwy. #12 and also John Deere Ln. Excellent crop rotation with some hayland acres that can be converted to cropland with the approval of the landowner and Pifer’s Land Management. 

Bidding Procedure: 

1.  All written bids must be received before 4:00 p.m. (MT) on March 7, 2025 

2.  Written bids will be submitted on an annual per-acre basis.

3.  All written bids must be accompanied with a 2-year farming plan, including but not limited to, crop rotation, normal fertilizer usage and chemical application These stewardship/farming plans are important to the landowner(s) and will play an important role in the final decision when awarding the contracts.

4.  All bidders must provide a letter of good standing from their financial institution as part of the bid package.

5. The top written bids will be invited to the Oral Bidding and will have an opportunity to raise their bid at a time and place designated by Pifer’s Auction & Realty. Oral Bidding will be on March 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (CT) or 9:00 a.m. (MT).

6. The winning bidder will (upon Landowner acceptance) receive a lease agreement provided by Pifer’s Land Management.

7.   Bidders are bidding on a 2-year lease agreement. The agreement will begin at the signing of the contract and terminate on December 31, 2026. 

8.  Annual rent will be due on or before February 1st each year of the lease agreement.

9.  The awarded bidder must provide Farm Liability insurance policy that meets lease agreement standards.

10. The Landowner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

11. All statements made the day of the Oral Bidding take precedence over all printed materials.

Mail, Fax, or Email Bids to:

Pifer’s Auction and Realty

Attn: Dwight Hofland (Land Manager): Christel N Beckers (Landowner)

1506 29th Ave S

Moorhead, MN 56560

FAX: 218.477.1969

dhofland@pifers.com