FARM LAND LEASE
This Agreement is made and entered into on the date specified below, by and between the
Adams County 4-H Leaders Association, Inc., herein called the Lessor, and Greg Soley, herein
called the Lessee.
1. Premises Leased: In consideration of rentals specified below, the Lessor hereby leases to
the Lessee the parcels of land described below which is stipulated between the parties to
approximately 25 acres for purposes of this lease.
a. The tillable acres located in the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of the northeast
Quarter (E ½ NE ¼ NE ¼ ) of Section Twenty-Eight (28), Township Eighteen
(18) North, Range Five (5) East; Adams County, Wisconsin.
b. The tillable acres located in the East ten acres (10) of the Southwest Quarter of
the Northeast Quarter (SW ¼ NE ¼ ) of Section Twenty-Eight (28), Township
Eighteen (18) North, Range Five (5) East; and the tillable acres located in the East
ten (10) acres of the northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW ¼ NE ¼ ) of
Section Twenty-Eight (28), Township Eighteen (18) North, Range Five (5) East,
Adams County, Wisconsin.
2. Term of Lease: The term of this lease shall be from January 1, 2012 through December
31, 2016.
3. Publication for Bids: Upon completion of this term of lease, the tillable land will be put
up for bid to the public. The present Lessee shall have the right to match the highest bid
contingent on following the 2012 lease and maintaining a PH level of 6.5.
4. Rent: The Lessee agrees to pay, as rent on the leased premises, an agreed upon price of
Sixty-Three Dollars ($63.00) per acre per year ($1,575) through 2016 for a total of
$7,875. This amount shall be due in two annual installments and payable on or before
April 1st and November 1st of each crop year.
5. Lime and Fertilizer: The Lessee shall have soil tests done every other year: spring 2012,
spring 2014 and spring 2016. A sample shall be taken on every five acres with results
submitted to the UW Extension. During the term of this lease, the Lessee shall be
responsible for applying such fertilizer and lime required by soil test to maintain a PH
level of 6.5. Lessee will provide Lessor a list of any lime and fertilizer applied to land
yearly.
6. Land Clearing: The Lessee will need written permission from the Lessor to clear any
land.
7. Assignability: The Lessee may not assign this lease to any person(s), including
Partnerships or corporations, and shall not sublet any part of the premises without the
express written consent of the Lessor or this contact will become null and void.
8. Use of Pesticides: In the event the Lessee uses pesticides on the lands covered by this
lease, the Lessee shall be solely responsible to see that such use is in compliance with all
state and local statutes and regulations. Lessee will provide Lessor with list of all
pesticides applied to land yearly.
9. Conditions of Property at Termination of Lease: At termination of this lease, the Lessee
shall reasonably compensate Lessor for any damages caused to the property. Ordinary
wear and tear depreciation and forces beyond the lessee’s control are expected.
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10. Use Restriction: The Lessee is restricted to using and occupying the premises for
agricultural purposes. Lessee is further expressly prohibited from using the premises for
any unlawful purpose, or any purpose deemed extra-hazardous. Lessee is advised that he
has no hunting rights and that the land is posted.
11. Breach: Material violation of any provision of this lease shall constitute a breach which,
at the Lessor’s option, shall be caused for immediate termination of the Lease prior to the
expiration of the stated term. Lessee shall pay and discharge all reasonable costs,
attorney’s fees and expenses that shall be made and incurred by Lessor in enforcing the
agreements of this lease. Lessee shall pay all costs associated with re-advertising for bid
lease.
12. Subsequent Parties: The Lessor and the Lessee agree that the provisions of this lease
herein contained shall be binding upon, apply and inure to heirs, executors,
administrators and successors.
13. Hold Harmless/Indemnification: The Lessee has examined and knows the condition of
the premises and has received the same in good order and repair, and the Lessee agrees to
Indemnify and/or hold the Lessor harmless from all claims, actions, liability and expense
in the event the Lessee or a third party suffers injury to person or property from the
condition of the premises.
14. Abandonment: If the lessee shall abandon or vacate the premises, the same premises may
be relet by the Lessor for such rent and on such terms as the Lessor may see fit, and the
Lessee shall be liable for any costs and deficiency arising from the abandonment.
15. Waste: The Lessee shall not commit or permit to be committed any waste on the leased
premises.
16. Severability: If any provision of this lease is invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of
this lease shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEROF, We affix our signatures this _____ day of March, 2012.
Adams County 4-H Leaders Association
LESSOR:
By:
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Julie Roseberry, President
LESSEE:
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Greg Soley
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Witnessed and Received for Filing:
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Jennifer Swensen, 4-H Youth Development Agent
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