Leasing State Trust Lands for Agriculture
State Trust lands have been leased for agriculture and grazing by Washington’s Office of the Commissioner of Public Lands for more that 100 years, offering opportunities to private farmers and ranchers, orchardists, grape growers, other public agencies, and more. DNR offers trust land leases at public auction to the highest bidder. We work with our lessees to see that appropriate investments are made in the lands to keep them ecologically sustainable and more productive and, in doing so, also protect public resources such as water, fish and wildlife.
Washington State continues to be a major contributor of agricultural goods to domestic and international markets, ranking 12th nationally. The 1.1 million acres of state trust lands are a sizeable participant in our economy. The Common School trust is the main beneficiary—which helps fund construction on kindergarten through 12th grade public schools statewide. This funding does not come from taxes! We work with our lessee’s to gain the highest economically feasible return for the lessees and trusts.
How to Lease State Trust Lands for agriculture and grazing
Public Auction February 16, 2012 — Grazing Lease No. 10-087958 — New
Grazing Lease No. 10-087958 will be for a tract of land containing 640 acres, more or less, described as parts of Section 36, Township 7 North, Range 31 East, W.M., Walla Walla County. A nine-year and four month grazing lease for 640 acres. Sealed bids should be received no later than February 16, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. All relevant documents are below. For more information, contact Ryan Cloud at 509-545-2025.
Sample Documents
For the public auctions, we will post leases that are being offered, or previous leases that have expired. Below are examples of some of the documents that would be posted for each lease.
Lease Auction Results
- Grazing Lease No. 10-087897 went to Public Auction on January 26, 2012. McCray Farms Inc. was the successful bidder.
- Irrigated Cash Lease No. 12-087464 went to public auction December 20, 2011. Greenridge Farming Inc. was the successful bidder.
- Irrigated Cash Lease No. 12-B71244 went to public auction November 30, 2011. Greenridge Farming Inc. was the successful bidder.
- Irrigated Cash Lease No. 12-F63881 went to public auction November 29, 2011. Allison Jones was the successful bidder.
- Irrigated Cash Lease No. 12-C71818 went to public auction November 15, 2011. Mike Corrales and Mike Pink were the successful bidders.
- Irrigated Cash Lease 12-B69496 went to public auction November 8, 2011. Travis Herring was the successful bidder.
- Grazing Lease No. 10-E60318 went to Public Auction on September 20, 2011. Jay B. Weber was the successful bidder.
- Grazing Lease No. 10-086799 went to public auction June 7, 2011. Gerald Wilson was the successful bidder.