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  • A 48319 HWY 795: Rural Leduc County Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2162301

    A 48319 HWY 795 Rural Leduc County Rural Leduc County T0C 0V0
    Main Photo: A 48319 HWY 795: Rural Leduc County Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2162301
    $1,799,000
    Agri-Business
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2162301
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    1,817 sq. ft.
    Full service equine facility located right on pavement. Good quality farmland for hay or crops (100+/-acres). 1,816.53 sq/ft 1940's home with effective age 1957 & renos in 2000. 40 x 28 straight wall shop, 80 x 50 quonset, 80 x 40 hay shed with lean, 44 x 156 metal clad stud barn and 16 box stalls, 45 x 200 butler building with 27 box stalls, 23 paddocks. Would work great for horse racing, veterinary, commercial boarding and numerous other uses. All buildings are in great condition. This is a turn key, walk in operation. Living quarters for owners and staff. All paddocks are 4 bar galvanized Phoenix fence. This property needs to be seen in person to appreciate everything it holds. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Real Estate (Edmonton)
    Steve LeBlanc
  • A&B 48472 Rge rd 252: Rural Leduc County Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2165982

    A&B 48472 Rge rd 252 Rural Leduc County Rural Leduc County T4X 2S2
    Main Photo: A&B 48472 Rge rd 252: Rural Leduc County Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2165982
    $1,199,000
    Agri-Business
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2165982
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    3,312 sq. ft.
    Welcome to your private revenue generating 80 acre paradise. This multi-dweling property is less than a 10 minute drive from Leduc and is currently generating over $3,000/month in rental and land lease revenue. The main home is over 3,100 square feet and features two fully updated and self contained living spaces. Updates include two beautiful show home quality kitchens complete with quartz counter tops and high end appliances. Combine that with the single wide mobile home and there is space for the whole family, or continue to use the extra living areas as rentals. Outside the private yard features plenty of out buildings including two large quonsets, double garage, barn, 37x48 shop, along with other storage buildings. The owner is currently operating a dog kennel and with that there have been dog runs and a dog park added to the property. This is truly a property that must be seen to be appreciated. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Real Estate (Edmonton)
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 280021 A HWY 616: Mulhurst Bay Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2152108

    280021 A HWY 616 Mulhurst Bay Mulhurst Bay T0C 2C0
    Main Photo: 280021 A HWY 616: Mulhurst Bay Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2152108
    $999,000
    Agri-Business
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2152108
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    2,461 sq. ft.
    152.74 Acres on pavement with 2 residences, shops, out-buildings, and $4400+/- annual surface lease revenue Close to Pigeon Lake! Arrive and notice the beauty of this entire property where you will be greeted by the first of 2 homes. 2461.40sq/ft with lots of updates this house is open style and was once used as a restaurant and could serve many purposes. The second house is 1070.49sq/ft also has a metal roof, and vinyl siding. 3 bedrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, and a 3 piece bathroom make up the floor plan of this 2 storey home. Both homes have upgrades with the most recent being new furnaces in 2019/20. The 56'x48' shop is metal cladded and is perfect for storage. There is a 47'x29' workshop that has a cement floor, power, a brand new heater, and is connected to a 30'x26' garage that also has a cement floor with in-floor heat. A large concrete block building once used for the pool, could be resurrected or continued to use as storage. Lots of paths through the trees, and farmable land. This is a beautiful unique property. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Real Estate (Edmonton)
    Steve LeBlanc
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Leduc Alberta Information

Leduc (/l??du?k/ l?-DEWK) is a city in the province of Alberta, Canada. It is 33 km (21 mi) south of the provincial capital of Edmonton and is part of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. Leduc was established in 1891 by Robert Telford, a settler who had bought land near a lake which would later bear his name. It was on that piece of land where the new settlement would take root. Telford established a stopping place for the stagecoach line that in 1889 connected Calgary to Edmonton. It became known as Telford’s Place. Telford previously served as an officer for the North-West Mounted Police, and later became Leduc’s first postmaster, first general merchantman, and first justice of the peace. He was also elected to serve as Leduc’s first Member of the Alberta Legislature (MLA) in 1905. The establishment of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway, later acquired by the Canadian Pacific Railway, opened the region to settlement. The first train stopped at Leduc in July 1891. Originally there were two versions to describe how Leduc got its name. In fact both accounts are true. In April 1886 when a settler (McKinley) setting up a telegraph office needed a name for the new station and decided that it would be named after the first person who came through the door of the telegraph office. That person was Father Hippolyte Leduc, a priest who had served the area since 1867. Five years later, in 1891, the Minister of the Interior and Superintendent of Indian Affairs, who had been Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories, Edgar Dewdney (1835–1916), was given a list of names, that had been provided to the railroad by Father Lacombe, decided that Telford Place should be renamed at the time the railway terminal was being established. Father Leduc’s name was on the list and since the telegraph station was already called Leduc Dewdney saw no reason why not to use Leduc’s name for the new railroad station and the hamlet that was growing alongside. Leduc was incorporated as a village in 1899, and became a town in 1906. It became a city in 1983; by that time its population had reached 12,000. The town continued to grow quietly over the decades and Alberta’s historical oil strike on February 13, 1947, occurred near the town at the Leduc No. 1 oil well.[7] Leduc has a wide variety of parks and sports amenities, and has more than 35 km (21.7 mi) of multiuse pathways.[8] On the east end of the city lies Telford Lake, and just to the east is Saunders Lake. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the City of Leduc had a population of 34,094 living in 12,964 of its 13,507 total private dwellings, a change of 13.7% from its 2016 population of 29,993. With a land area of 42.25 km2 (16.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 807.0/km2 (2,090.0/sq mi) in 2021.[3] The population of the City of Leduc according to its 2019 municipal census is 33,032,[5] a change of 1.8% from its 2018 municipal census population of 32,448.[32] In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the City of Leduc had a population of 29,993 living in 11,319 of its 12,264 total private dwellings, an increase of 23.4% from its 2011 population of 24,304. With a land area of 42.44 km2 (16.39 sq mi), it had a population density of 706.7/km2 (1,830.4/sq mi) in 2016.[31] Results from the 2017 Leduc Census revealed a new population count of 31,130, a growth rate of two percent over 2016.[33] The City of Leduc is a founding member of the Leduc-Nisku Economic Development Association, an economic development partnership that markets Alberta’s International Region[39] in proximity to the Edmonton International Airport.[40] The city forms part of this international transportation and economic region. It is on the CANAMEX Trade Corridor at the intersection of two Canadian Pacific Kansas City lines and is adjacent to the Edmonton International Airport. These transportation links support the petrochemical activities in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, the Fort McMurray area, and other economic hubs. The oil and gas industry has long been the base of Leduc’s economy. The Leduc Business Park, in the northern portion of the city, contains more than 1,400 businesses.[41] The Nisku Industrial Park, located to the north within Leduc County, also contains many businesses. Leduc is home to the Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts, a preeminent performing arts facility with a 460-seat theatre. In fall 2009, the Leduc Recreation Centre was opened. The 309,000 sq ft (28,700 m2) facility includes three NHL-sized arenas, an aquatic centre, an 8 sheet curling rink, twin multi use field houses, a 9,000 sq ft (840 m2) fitness center and 4 lane running track, restaurants, child care facilities, several conference rooms, and the outreach learning centre. In 2022, Curling Stadium Leduc opened inside the Leduc Curling Club, offering live broadcasts from all games played.[42] Adjacent to the LRC is William F. Lede park. The 200 acre park has a variety of amenities including; 7 baseball diamonds, beach volleyball courts, a soccer pitch, twin rugby fields and clubhouse, 2 U-12 soccer fields, community gardens, a 40 acre off-leash dog park as well as access to 8 km of multi-way trails looping around Telford Lake. Neighbouring the rugby house is the Leduc Boat Club, in 2004 the club developed Telford Lake for rowing sports as it hosted the 2005 World Masters Games. Local newspaper, the Leduc Representative (the Leduc Rep), and the regional newspaper, the Leduc-Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer, serve Leduc. Leduc’s first FM radio station, CJLD-FM, began in 2013 and is known on-air as “93.1 The One”. An internet-based community radio station, branded “Leduc Radio” since 2008, also serves the city. Due to its proximity to Edmonton, all major Edmonton media (print, radio and television) also serve Leduc and its surrounding area. The City of Leduc has its own fire services and emergency management departments.[43] Led currently by fire chief and director of emergency management Bryan Singleton,[1][44] the Fire Services Department comprises full and part-time members providing fire, ambulance and patient transportation services to the city and portions of Leduc County to the west, south and east.[45] The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) provide police services, supported by the city’s Enforcement Services Department, which consists of Peace Officers appointed by the Alberta Solicitor General.[46] Leduc experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) closely bordering on a subarctic climate (Dfc).[47] Summers are typically warm and rainy with cool nights. Winters are typically long, very cold, and very dry with moderate snowfall. Precipitation usually peaks during July, which is also the sunniest month. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leduc,_Alberta

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topsoil Depth (in) Alberta Source aafc slc version 3.2

Understanding Topsoil Depth in Alberta: Insights from AAFC SLC Version 3.2 Data

Topsoil depth is a critical factor for agricultural productivity, influencing water retention, nutrient availability, and root growth. The provided map of Alberta illustrates the topsoil depth in inches, highlighting significant regional variations. This analysis is based on data from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2.

Key Observations

The topsoil depth in Western Alberta and the Rockies is generally shallow, ranging from 0 to 6 inches. This is due to the rugged terrain and erosional processes associated with mountainous regions. The shallow topsoil in these areas supports forests and natural vegetation rather than extensive agriculture.

Central Alberta, including areas around Edmonton and Red Deer, exhibits moderate to deep topsoil depths, generally between 8 to 14 inches. These depths are conducive to productive agriculture, supporting a variety of crops. The deeper topsoil in central regions contributes to higher agricultural yields and sustainable farming practices.

In Southern and Eastern Alberta, regions such as Calgary and areas towards the Saskatchewan border show variable topsoil depths ranging from 6 to 10 inches. While suitable for agriculture, these areas may require careful soil management to maintain productivity. Areas with shallower topsoil are more drought-resistant and may need irrigation and soil conservation practices.

Regional Analysis

The Rocky Mountain Influence is evident in the shallow topsoil of the Rocky Mountain foothills, resulting from the rocky and rugged terrain, limiting soil accumulation. These areas are more suited to forest growth and natural vegetation rather than intensive agriculture.

In contrast, the Prairie Conditions in central Alberta benefit from moderate to deep topsoil, which is ideal for crop production and supports Alberta’s agricultural economy. Maintaining topsoil depth through conservation practices is essential for sustaining long-term agrarian productivity in these areas.

Implications for Agriculture

Understanding topsoil depth is crucial for effective soil management practices, including crop selection, irrigation, and fertilization. Farmers can use this data to optimize their farming practices, choosing crops suited to the available topsoil depth and implementing appropriate soil conservation measures. Deeper topsoil improves water retention and nutrient availability, which is essential for healthy crop growth and high yields.

Conclusion

The topsoil depth map of Alberta reveals significant regional variations influenced by geographical features such as the Rocky Mountains and the fertile plains of central Alberta. Understanding these variations is crucial for optimizing agricultural practices and ensuring sustainable farming. By leveraging this data, farmers can improve crop yields, manage soil health, and enhance overall agrarian productivity in Alberta.

Sources

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2 Data
  • Alberta Agriculture and Forestry