The Lamar Farm consists of 3,658.74 m/l deeded acres with approximately 2,654.03 cropland acres per the FSA, of which 237.66 acres are currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and 18.47 acres are currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). This farm is located northwest of Walla Walla, Washington in an area that receives 13-14 inches of rainfall per year, per the NRCS. The primary soil type is Ritzville silt loam.
This farm has been operated by a well-respected local tenant for several years under a cash-rent lease, which expires on September 1, 2025. The terms of the lease include a base rent and an additional rent that is only due if the gross proceeds per acre reach a certain threshold. The Tenant is responsible for all operations costs while the Landlord is responsible for all property taxes.
The historical crop rotation has consisted of winter wheat varieties and the farm has been operated under a summer fallow rotation with approximately 50% of the farm in production each year using typical farming practices for the area. APH records show an average annual approved yield, since 2018, of 72 bushels per acre for winter wheat crops and a county T-yield of 70 bushels per acre for the area within which this farm lies.
Conservation practices have been actively applied to the farm with the establishment of permanent native grasses (CP-2) on 237.66 acres, which expire on September 30, 2023, and riparian tree buffers (CP-22) on 18.47 acres, which expire on September 30, 2027. The Tenant receives the entire payment for these contracts and is responsible for all installation and mid-management activities on these acres.
According to Walla Walla County Assessor records, there are 3 buildings located on the property and included in the sale of this farm. There is a 4,000 +/- square foot Quonset building, a 1,200 +/- square foot shop building, and a 3,072 +/- square foot implement shed.
The current tenant would welcome the opportunity to continue to lease and operate this farm for a new owner on a long-term basis.
*Contact agents for more information regarding the lease terms, CRP payment, etc.