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
This portion of the Larson Foundation land includes 750 contiguous acres of mostly cropland with some pasture and recreational acres. Tract 1 is split evenly between cropland and pasture, with the south portion consisting of high-quality farmland and the north portion consisting of pasture and lowland. Tract 2 is a mile-long run of cropland with high-quality soils and includes a farmstead on the south end that could be removed and converted to additional cropland. The southern tract is primarily cropland with some recreational appeal. All of the land is free of any U.S. Fish and Wildlife easements!
From the JCT of US Hwy. 52 & 56th Ave. NE 2 miles east of Sykeston, or 10 miles west of Carrington, north 4 miles (3 miles for T3 then east 1 mile), east 1/2 mile on 7th St NE.
OPENING: Tuesday, March 3
CLOSING: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 1:00PM
Wells County, ND - Woodward & Bilodeau Townships
Description: portions of sections 28 & 34-147-68 & section 3-146-68
Total Acres: 750.2+
To Be Sold in 3 Tracts!
TRACT 1:
Description: SE1/4 Section 28-147-68
Total Acres: 160+
Cropland Acres: 73.83+
Pasture/Rangeland Acres: 85.05+
PID #: 03128000
Soil Productivity Index: 69.4
Soils: Heimdal-Emrick loams (37.6%), Fram-Wyard loams (36%), Vallers loam (21.1%)
Taxes (2025): $1,550.55
NO US Fish & Wildlife Easement
TRACT 2:
Description: W1/2 Section 34-147-68
Total Acres: 320+
Cropland Acres: 276.33+
PID #: 03153000 & 03154000
Soil Productivity Index: 76.1
Soils: Heimdal-Emrick loams (44.2%), Fram-Wyard loams (41.3%)
Taxes (2025): $3,686.45
NO US Fish & Wildlife Easement
TRACT 3:
Description: S1/2NW1/4, Lots 3 & 4, N1/2SW1/4, N1/2S1/2SW1/4 All in Section 3-146-68
Total Acres: 270.2+
Cropland Acres: 179.94+
Pasture/Rangeland Acres: 90+
PID #: 02010000, 02011000, 02012000
Soil Productivity Index: 57.6
Soils: Larson-Uranda loams (51.1%), Heimdal-Emrick loams (35.8%), Uranda-Larson loams (7.1%)
Taxes (2025): $1,884.42
NO US Fish & Wildlife Easement
For a detailed Buyer’s Prospectus with complete terms and conditions contact
