11/06/2026
Available for the first time in over 127 years, L.H. Hays Farms, Inc. is a premier, highly productive irrigated farm located near the banks of the Flint River in Mitchell County, Georgia. Offered via sealed bid auction on December 15, 2026, this rare, landmark offering spans 1,417± acres across seven tracts (ranging from 90 acres to the entire property). This fertile farmland features seven center pivots, each supplied by its own deep well, in a region renowned for sweet corn, row crops, and exceptional peanut yields. One of the largest agricultural tracts available in Southwest Georgia, the farm may be purchased as individual tracts, in combinations, or in its entirety—making it an ideal opportunity for operators, investors, and recreational buyers alike. Farmland has historically been viewed as a classic hedge against inflation that offers a lasting store of value, and L.H. Hays Farms, Inc. is no exception.
Beyond its productive farmland, the property holds exceptional timber resources that have been carefully managed for generations. Nearly every acre not in cultivation has been put into well-balanced, mixed-age pine stands. The timber provides a second income stream and supports the strong populations of deer, turkey, and quail found throughout the various farms. The combination of location, size, timber volumes, soil types, wildlife diversity, and water resources makes L.H. Hays Farms, Inc. one of the most distinctive farmland offerings and investment opportunities in the southeastern United States.
In 2002, the State of Georgia named L.H. Hays Farms, Inc. a Georgia Centennial Family Farm, an honor reserved for farms held by the same family for at least 100 years. Luther Henry “L.H.” Hays, Jr. accepted the award. He and his wife, Wilma, raised five children on the farm and in the Hopeful community, where the family’s roots and church ties run deep. Across generations, the Hays family carried this land from the mule-and-cotton era into one of the most productive irrigated operations in the region. The next owner will not merely acquire premier farmland, but assume stewardship of a legacy built on deep family roots and the enduring agricultural heritage of Southwest Georgia.
Sealed bids are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on December 15, 2026, and may be submitted by email to [email protected]. Buyers may bid on individual tracts, any combination of tracts, or the entire property. The sale is subject to a reserve and seller confirmation.
