Public Notices

GENERAL INFORMATION: 2026 ACL Cropping Lease Auction
The Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation requires that allocation of
agricultural Crown land (ACL) leases be by public auction.
This list may be updated before the auction. Please review the latest posting at
https://www.manitoba.ca/central/Assets/resb/leases_and_permits/lpproperties.html
Allocation of Crown lands for cropping leases will follow the Allocation and Rent Policy.
Access this policy and supporting documents at:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/land-management/crown-land/leasing-program.html
Cropping Leases:
Lease Term: A cropping lease is for a five (5) year term
Land Taxes: Lessees are responsible for applicable land taxes billed by the Real
Estate Services Branch (RESB).
Cropping Rental rate: The annual rent is the successful bid minus the $200
administrative reserve. The minimum rent is two per cent of the assessed value of
the land.
The Auction Process:
• Garton’s Auction Service is administrating the registration and lease/permit auction
process. The website is https://gartonsauction.com/.
• The auction website will display available parcels for one week prior to the start of
the scheduled auction.
• Potential bidders will complete the online registration process, including a
declaration of eligibility.
• 2026 auction registration will close at 12 noon on February 27.
• The auction website lists the auction rules. Examples of live bidding practice are
available. Please note:
o Successful bidders are responsible for the bid amount. Failure to execute a
lease obtained in the auction will result in arrears remaining on the account and
the cancellation of the lease and any other successfully obtained units.
o CROPPING LEASE: The bidding will start at $200 plus the minimum rental
amount, and the successful bidder will earn the right to lease the land at the
annual rental amount via the auction bid.
o The official listing of agricultural Crown lands available for rent is online at:
https://www.manitoba.ca/central/Assets/resb/leases_and_permits/lpproperties.h
tml or by contacting any Manitoba Agriculture office. Please note no new
parcels will be added to the auction listing. However, information on parcels
can be updated, or parcels may be removed from the auction.
For additional information, please contact your nearest Manitoba Agriculture Crown
Lands District Office (email at [email protected] ) or call Real Estate Services
Branch at 1-866-210-9589. Additionally, a listing of Manitoba Agriculture Crown Lands
Offices can also be found online.
https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/land-management/crown-land/print,agriculturalcrown-lands-district-offices.html
*Listing of lands available for rent follows below*