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  • PT NW & NE 1-54-3-4, S 1/2 1-54-2-4, NW 6-54-1-4: Rural Vermilion River, County of Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2173027

    PT NW & NE 1-54-3-4, S 1/2 1-54-2-4, NW 6-54-1-4 Rural Vermilion River, County of Rural Vermilion River, County of T0B 2X0
    Main Photo: PT NW & NE 1-54-3-4, S 1/2 1-54-2-4, NW 6-54-1-4: Rural Vermilion River, County of Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2173027
    $2,700,000
    Agri-Business
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2173027
    Floor Area:
    2,712 sq. ft.
    Turnkey ranch on 557 acres, located 25 KM northeast of Marwayne, AB. This property offers approximately half cultivated land and half pasture, making it ideal for supporting a livestock operation. The 2010-built bungalow provides a spacious, single-level, open-concept layout with 2,712 sq ft of living space. Constructed with ICF for energy efficiency and durability, the home features infloor heating throughout its acid-wash concrete floors, supplemented by a wood stove. The exterior is low maintenance with vinyl siding and a metal roof. The house has three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, 36” doors, and 9’ ceilings for accessibility and comfort. The main shop offers a 40’ x 40’ heated area, plus a 20’ x 40’ annex for additional flexibility, with 12’ walls allowing ample space for various uses. The property also includes a barn plus several outbuildings ready to use. Utilities include reliable natural gas service and a 36” bored well with plastic cribbing, tested in August 2024, producing 10 GPM. For more details and a comprehensive information package, please contact the listing office. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX OF LLOYDMINSTER
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 51016A Twp Rd 490: Vermilion Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2191278

    51016A Twp Rd 490 Vermilion Vermilion T9X 1Y8
    Main Photo: 51016A Twp Rd 490: Vermilion Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2191278
    $1,635,000
    Agri-Business
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2191278
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    5
    Floor Area:
    1,838 sq. ft.
    Extremely well-developed Home Quarter.  Why build, it's already done & waiting for you!  Stunning Modern 2009 Home (4 bdrms/5 baths) and walkout Basement leading to new Pool. High end appliances, Quality Finishings, and 3 Ensuites.  Home Entertainment Room. -Beautiful covered full length front east side deck & decorative dormers. -Excellent west facing deck off Dining area & Master bedroom with incredible view. -Well designed & Heated 2009 Shop with 3 Overhead Doors and large enclosed mezzanine. -Tremendous full set of Utilities with extensive auxillary coal heating system, PLUS Reverse Osmosis and ultraviolet Water treatment systems.  Full Qtr of Land (159.97ac) with 80 acres of cropland #3 Soil, plus fenced pasture. -2 Yards with additional livestock corrals, heated waterer, extra single garage & Large Barn. -Main Yard is extremely well landscaped with open graveled driveway & parking areas to easily move larger equipment & trucks. -Annual Surface Lease Revenues.  -Skeet Shooting & other recreational opportunities. Make this your Forever Home Quarter; Act now, avoid having any regrets!!!  Take a Virtual Home Tour, click on this link:)  https://youriguide.com/51016a_township_rd_490_vermilion_ab/ More details
    Listed by Real Estate Centre - Vermilion
    Steve LeBlanc
  • PT SE 24-49-2-4: Rural Vermilion River, County of Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2182777

    PT SE 24-49-2-4 Rural Vermilion River, County of Rural Vermilion River, County of T9V 3L6
    Main Photo: PT SE 24-49-2-4: Rural Vermilion River, County of Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2182777
    $775,000
    Agri-Business
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2182777
    This parcel of 127.1 titled acres is located 2.5 miles south of Highway 16 on Range Road 20 in the County of Vermilion River. The CVR property profile designates 116 as cultivated; however, this may vary from year to year with climate conditions and agronomic practice. Soil Final Rating of 64. 2024 crop was corn. Outgoing tenant is willing to stay. The asking price of $775,000 was established as follows: $6,098 per title acre or $ 6,681 per cultivated acre. 2023 CVR FAV is $27,470 with an assessment to sale price ratio of 28. There is a drainage ditch easement in northwest corner with access provided to the interior field. The Cenovus surface lease registered on title has been reclaimed and is currently in the vegetation monitoring and assessment phase. The access road to SW 24 on the south boundary provides some continuing annual revenue. A five-acre parcel (bare land) in the southeast corner of the quarter is also available from the same vendor. This is a rare opportunity to purchase land close to Lloydminster. A detailed information package is available from the listing office. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX OF LLOYDMINSTER
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 113035A Twp Rd 552: Two Hills Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2191247

    113035A Twp Rd 552 Two Hills Two Hills T0B 4K0
    Main Photo: 113035A Twp Rd 552: Two Hills Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2191247
    $519,000
    Agri-Business
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2191247
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    1
    Peaceful Farm on 135.55 acres near Two Hills, AB.  Excellent property for a start-up operation or people simply wanting to enjoy the quiet country life.  Well maintained main residence has one-floor with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and was purchased new in 1978.  This home also has an excellent newer 12ft x 19ft attached deck. 2nd Home currently serves as a heated workshop with extra storage in bedrooms and 2 heated additions. It could likely be converted back into a dwelling with combined approx. 1,000 sq ft. of living space. Property is fenced and cross-fenced, plus has a good water well.  Many small corrals on location with several livestock sheds, that served well for various horses and cattle.  Inviting driveway, mature trees, garden, space & tranquility.  Why else do you think it is called Home on the Range?  Come and experience it yourself!      More details
    Listed by Real Estate Centre - Vermilion
    Steve LeBlanc
  • NW 26-50-5 W4: Rural Vermilion River, County of Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2134708

    NW 26-50-5 W4 Rural Vermilion River, County of Rural Vermilion River, County of T9X 2C1
    Main Photo: NW 26-50-5 W4: Rural Vermilion River, County of Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2134708
    $139,000
    Agri-Business
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2134708
    Wow 16.31 acres with highway access to pick the perfect spot to build your dream home More details
    Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE WRIGHT CHOICE REALTY
    Steve LeBlanc
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Vermilion Alberta Information

Vermilion is a town in central Alberta, Canada that is surrounded by the County of Vermilion River. It is at the intersection of Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway) and Highway 41 (Buffalo Trail), approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of Lloydminster and 192 kilometres (119 mi) east of Edmonton. It was not until 1902 that a significant number of settlers arrived in this area of Alberta, mostly of British ethnic background coming from the east. Just west of Vermilion is the line between British and those of Ukrainian ethnic background having travelled mostly from the west. In 1904, a post office was established at Breage approximately 5 km (3.1 mi) east of the present townsite.[5] In 1905, the Canadian Northern Railway arrived and a station was built. The post office was relocated from Breage. Throughout the days of steam, the railway was important to Vermilion. Vermilion was used as a divisional point. It had a water tower to resupply engines, a large roundhouse, an extensive yard, a wye, a turntable, and a bunkhouse for engine crews. With the decline of steam power in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the railway became less important. In early 1906, Vermilion was incorporated as a village and then as a town later in the same year. The name Vermilion comes from the red clay found in the river valley. In fact, one of the first businesses in Vermilion was the brick factory which operated from 1906 until 1914. Some Vermilion buildings built from brick from this factory are still standing. The first newspaper to publish in the Vermilion area was the Vermilion Signal which was founded and edited by William Bleasdell Cameron. (a survivor of the Frog Lake Massacre).[6] In 1909, S.R.P. Cooper established the Vermilion Standard, which continues to publish to this day. In 1911, the provincial government established three demonstration farms near Olds, Fairview, and just west of the Vermilion townsite. The Vermilion Board of Trade had lobbied the government for a demonstration farm and or college. When the Vermilion School of Agriculture officially opened on November 17, 1913, it became the first of the provincial agricultural colleges to open its door. The Vermilion School of Agriculture has had several name changes in the intervening years including Vermilion Agricultural and Vocational College and Vermilion College before becoming Lakeland College in 1975.[citation needed] Like other communities on the prairies in the early years of the 20th century, Vermilion experienced an extensive fire. Occurring on April 10, 1918, the fire destroyed 28 stores and business blocks.[5] Two Vermilion businesses have operated since before the town was incorporated. Craig’s, a department store, and Long’s, a drugstore, have been at the same downtown locations since 1905.[citation needed] In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Vermilion had a population of 3,948 living in 1,678 of its 1,976 total private dwellings, a change of -3.3% from its 2016 population of 4,084. With a land area of 12.72 km2 (4.91 sq mi), it had a population density of 310.4/km2 (803.9/sq mi) in 2021.[2] The population of the Town of Vermilion according to its 2017 municipal census is 4,150,[7] a change of -8.7% from its 2012 municipal census population of 4,545.[8] In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Vermilion recorded a population of 4,084 living in 1,753 of its 1,988 total private dwellings, a 3.9% change from its 2011 population of 3,930. With a land area of 12.93 km2 (4.99 sq mi), it had a population density of 315.9/km2 (818.1/sq mi) in 2016.[9] The Mayor of Vermilion is Gregory Throndson. The economy is largely service industry to agriculture, with Education (Lakeland College) being a secondary economic driver. The Vermilion Agricultural Society hosts an annual fair which started in 1906. The fair begins with a parade on Thursday morning. The fair lasts a total of three days the last weekend in July.[10] The Vermilion Provincial Park is located on the northwest side of the town. It includes camping, fishing, canoeing and trails for hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing.[11] The town has two public schools: Vermilion Elementary (K-6) and J.R. Robson Secondary (7-12), and one Catholic school, St. Jerome’s School[12] (K-12). The School of Hope, a home school, has its central office in Vermilion.[citation needed] The town also attracts students from throughout Canada to Lakeland College.[13] Lakeland offers certificate, diploma, applied degree, university transfer, apprenticeship, and pre-employment programs. Programming at the Vermilion campus includes agricultural sciences, business, environmental sciences, fire and emergency response, human services, interior design technology, and trades and technology. Lakeland’s residence village is home to more than 500 students. Vermilion’s local weekly newspapers are the coffee news,[14] Vermilion Standard[15] and the Vermilion and Area Voice.[16] 53°21?15?N 110°51?10?W? / ?53.35417°N 110.85278°W? / 53.35417; -110.85278? (Vermilion) Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermilion,_Alberta

Vermilion Alberta Farm MLS®

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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