Request for Bids: Cropland Lease - Richland Airport & North Industrial Park

Cropland Lease Opportunity

The City of Richland Center is seeking bids from qualified farm operators to lease City-owned cropland at two locations: the Richland Airport and the North Industrial Park. The City prefers to award a single combined lease to one tenant covering both properties, though separate bids will be considered.

Properties Available

• Richland Airport — approximately 54 tillable acres (alfalfa, hay, forage grass, and soybeans only; corn is prohibited)
• North Industrial Park — approximately 94 tillable acres (alfalfa, hay, forage grass, soybeans, and corn permitted)

Lease Terms

• Lease begins June 3, 2026
• Minimum term through December 31, 2027; multi-year leases considered through December 31, 2031
• Cash lease — tenant is responsible for all labor, equipment, seed, and fertilizer

How to Submit a Bid

It is very important to fully review the entire bid solicitation (attached below) before making a submission. Incomplete submissions may not be considered. 

Bids are due by 4:00 PM on May 20, 2026 and must include the bidder's contact information, farming experience, the property or properties being bid on, and proposed annual rent per acre and in total.

Submit by email to ashley.oliphant@richlandcenterwi.gov or drop off at the City Clerk's Office, 450 S Main St, Richland Center, WI 53581.

Questions?

Contact City Administrator Ashley Oliphant at ashley.oliphant@richlandcenterwi.gov. Questions must be received by May 14, 2026.

The City of Richland Center reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to award the lease(s) in the best interest of the City.