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Board approves agricultural leases at Wade Park to local bidders
Summary
After a required public hearing with no speakers, the board authorized awarding agricultural leases for about 51 acres at Wade Park to the highest qualified bidders: Bowstring Holsteins for most fields and Greensprig Ag (or Sprague Ag as listed) for Field 5.
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved awarding agricultural leases for several fields at Wade Park after a public hearing with no public speakers.
Parks Director Paul Chapman explained the county advertised six tracts totaling roughly 51 acres and recommended awarding fields 1,2,3,4 and 6 to Bowstring Holsteins and field 5 to Greensprig Ag (the motion also referenced Sprague Ag for Field 5 in the meeting). Chapman said leasing the fields has reduced maintenance burdens for parks staff and has been a productive long‑term relationship.
The board voted by roll call to grant permission to award the leases to the highest qualified bidders and directed staff to finalize lease paperwork.
What happens next: Parks staff will prepare lease documents and coordinate with the named bidders to begin the 2026 leasing season.
