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Board sets sealed‑bid process to lease Clinton County Farm, opens bids Sept. 18
Summary
Supervisors authorized a sealed‑bid lease for the county-owned Clinton County Farm (approx. 158.39 tillable acres) for two crop years (Mar. 1, 2027–Feb. 28, 2029); bids open Sept. 18, 2026 and board will act Sept. 28, 2026. Attorney Robert McGee will handle the lease agreement.
The Clinton County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 17 authorized offering the county‑owned Clinton County Farm for lease by sealed bid for two crop years, from March 1, 2027, through Feb. 28, 2029.
The resolution describes the property as approximately 158.39 tillable acres (FSA Farm #1949) and directs the county to accept sealed bids accompanied by a non‑refundable 10% down payment applied to the first half rent. Bids will be opened by the County Auditor on Sept. 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Conference Room C; the board will decide and take action on lease acceptance on Sept. 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
The board's criteria for awarding the lease include highest acceptable cash rental bid and the bidder’s ability to perform (farming experience, compliance with lease terms, financial ability, conservation/stewardship). The resolution reserves the board’s right to waive procedural deficiencies and authorizes Attorney Robert McGee to handle the lease agreement on behalf of Clinton County.
The resolution also specifies payment timing (rent payable March 1 and November 1 or full amount in March) and that unsuccessful bidders' down payments will be returned. Publication of notice will occur twice as required before the bidding process begins.
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