This significant land auction offers approximately 4,398 acres of quality North Dakota farmland located across Steele & Traill, Wells, and Barnes Counties. All the land will be offered through three separate timed online only auction events! The portfolio is anchored by 3,089 acres in Steele and Traill Counties, consisting of large, contiguous tracts with productive soils and strong farming characteristics typical of some of the most desirable land in the region. The Wells County land includes approximately 750 acres of cropland with some recreational and pasture appeal that would integrate into just about any farming operation, while the Barnes County property includes approximately 559 acres with the added benefit of established wind tower income from 7 towers.
The property is owned by the Edson & Margaret Larson Foundation, a charitable organization that provides educational scholarships to students throughout the region. This auction presents an opportunity to invest in a substantial amount of high-quality farmland! All of the land is available to farm or rent to the operator of the buyer’s choosing.
Informational Meetings
Steffes will be on site to answer questions related to the property and the bidding process.
Norsemen Hall 1100 Parke Ave., Portland, ND
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Chieftain Conference Center – Carrington, ND
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Optional Day of Auction Bidding Assistance & Contract Signing
Double Tree by Hilton & WF Conference Center 825 E Beaton Dr., West Fargo, ND
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
AUCTION INFORMATION
This portion of the Larson Foundation land features nearly a full section of land with seven wind towers and will be offered in two tracts. In 2025, the wind towers generated $61,498.00 in income. The new owners will benefit from this wind income in addition to any income generated from crop and cattle production on the property. This offering provides both income producing crop and pastureland with established supplemental income from the wind energy.
Barnes County, ND - Grand Prairie Township
Description: NW1/4, SW1/4, SE1/4 W1/2NE1/4 (Less 1.06 A R/W) All in Section 5-142-57
Total Acres: 558.71+
Total Wind Tower Income: $61,498.54
To Be Sold in 2 Tracts!
TRACT 1:
Description: NW1/4 (Less 2.18 A R/W) & W1/2NE1/4 (Less 1.06 A R/W) Section 5-142-57
Total Acres: 239.71+
Cropland Acres (Est.): 234+
PID #: 130520200 & 130510110
Soil Productivity Index: 50.7
Soils: Barnes-Buse-Langhei loams (44.6%), Balaton-Wyard loams (11.9%), Parnell-Buse-Langhei loams (8.5%)
Taxes (2025): $2,316.29
2025 Wind Easement Income (3 Wind Towers): $25,204.30
View Wind Easement Agreement Here
NO US Fish & Wildlife Easement
TRACT 2:
Description: S1/2 Section 5-142-57
Total Acres: 319+
Cropland Acres (Est.): 206+
PID #: 130530300 & 130540400
Soil Productivity Index: 46.5
Soils: Barnes-Sioux complex (20%), Sioux-Arvilla-Renshaw complex (17.7%), Barnes-Buse-Langhei loams (13.1%)
Taxes (2025): $2,437.44
2025 Wind Easement Income (4 Wind Towers): $36,294.24
View Wind Easement Agreement Here
NO US Fish & Wildlife Easement
TERMS: Ten percent down upon signing purchase agreement with balance due at closing in 45 days.
