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Abernethy 1,919 acres Grain Farmland in Abernethy Rm No. 186: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK983812
Abernethy 1,919 acres Grain Farmland Abernethy Rm No. 186 S0A 0A0 $8,700,000Farm- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- SK983812
Located north of Tompkins, you will find this package of 9 quarter sections predominantly cultivated farmland. SAMA states a total of 1,426 acres with 762 cultivated, 431 hay, 131 native pasture and 102 other acres that combine for an average soil final rating of 41.38. This package is currently leased to an excellent tenant until December 31, 2025. Farmland & Price Summary 9 Parcels 1,433 Title Acres (ISC) SAMA Information 1,426 Total Acres 762 Cultivated Acres 431 Hay/Grass Acres 131 Native Pasture Acres 102 Wetland/Bush Acres $1,403,700 Total Assessed Value $157,498 Average Assessment per 160 Acres 41.4 Soil Final Rating (Weighted Average) $2,750,000 Farmland Price $1,919 per Total acre (ISC) $3,609 per cultivated acre (SAMA) 1.96 times the 2021 Assessed Value More detailsListed by Hammond Realty- Steve LeBlanc
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Fillmore 1,752 acres Grain Farmland in Fillmore Rm No. 96: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK983966
Fillmore 1,752 acres Grain Farmland Fillmore Rm No. 96 S0G 1N0 $4,800,000Farm- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- SK983966
- Build. Type:
- House
- Floor Area:
- 1,772 sq. ft.165 m2
Located northeast of Fillmore, you will find this package of 11 quarter sections of Weyburn Loam cultivated farmland that includes a 1,700 sq.ft. bungalow home, shop and bin yard nestled in a beautifully treed yard site. SAMA states a total of 1,752 acres with 1,494 cultivated, 35 pasture and 224 other acres that combine for an average soil final rating of 45.3. This package is currently leased to an excellent tenant until December 31, 2025. Please call for more information. Farmland & Price Summary 11 Parcels 1,752 Title Acres (ISC) SAMA Information 1,753 Total Acres 1,494 Cultivated Acres 35 Native Pasture Acres 224 Wetland/Bush Acres $1,846,100 Total Assessed Value $168,497 Average Assessment per 160 Acres 45.3 Soil Final Rating (Weighted Average) $4,800,000 Farmland Price $2,739 per Total acre (ISC) $3,213 per cultivated acre (SAMA) 2.60 times the 2021 Assessed Value More detailsListed by Hammond Realty- Steve LeBlanc
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RM McLeod 955 Acres Grain Farmland in Mcleod Rm No. 185: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK983824
RM McLeod 955 Acres Grain Farmland Mcleod Rm No. 185 S0A 2T0 $3,600,000Farm- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- SK983824
Located southwest of Neudorf and in one of the most productive areas in Saskatchewan, you will find this package of 6 quarter sections of Glenavon Clay Loam cultivated farmland. SAMA states a total of 955 acres with 804 cultivated and 148 other acres that combine for an average soil final rating of 56.4. This package is currently leased to an excellent tenant until December 31, 2025. Farmland & Price Summary 6 Parcels 955 Title Acres (ISC) SAMA Information 952 Total Acres 804 Cultivated Acres 148 Wetland/Bush Acres $1,219,100 Total Assessed Value $204,891 Average Assessment per 160 Acres 56.4 Soil Final Rating (Weighted Average) $3,600,000 Farmland Price $3,769 per Total acre (ISC) $4,478 per cultivated acre (SAMA) 2.95 times the 2021 Assessed Value More detailsListed by Hammond Realty- Steve LeBlanc
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Indian Head 944 Acres Grain Farmland in Indian Head Rm No. 156: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK983264
Indian Head 944 Acres Grain Farmland Indian Head Rm No. 156 S0G 4N0 $2,900,000Farm- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- SK983264
Six quarter sections of prime cultivated farmland located just southwest of Sintaluta. SAMA states 944 total acres with 735 cultivated, 93 pasture and 116 other acres with an average soil final rating of 54.5. This package is currently leased to an excellent tenant until December 31, 2025. Farmland & Price Summary 6 Parcels 945 Title Acres (ISC) SAMA Information 944 Total Acres 735 Cultivated Acres 93 Native Pasture Acres 116 Wetland/Bush Acres $1,143,100 Total Assessed Value $193,746 Average Assessment per 160 Acres 54.5 Soil Final Rating (Weighted Average) $2,900,000 Farmland Price $3,069 per Total acre (ISC) $3,946 per cultivated acre (SAMA) 2.54 times the 2021 Assessed Value More detailsListed by Hammond Realty- Steve LeBlanc
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Lemberg 470 ac. Grain Farmland (Leniczek) in Mcleod Rm No. 185: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK970356
Lemberg 470 ac. Grain Farmland (Leniczek) Mcleod Rm No. 185 S0A 2B0 $2,480,000Farm- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- SK970356
- Build. Type:
- House
- Floor Area:
- 1,728 sq. ft.161 m2
Located just south of Lemberg, you will find this 470 acres of prime grain farmland in one of the most productive and reliable areas in Saskatchewan. This farm includes a well-developed large yard site with two storey 3 bedroom house, barn and dedicated bee honey house with all the equipment needed to make your own honey! Seeding cleaning plant is not included and will be subdivided prior to closing. Farmland & Price Summary 3 Parcels 470 Title Acres (ISC) SAMA Information 471 Total Acres 374 Cultivated Acres 67 Native Pasture Acres 30 Wetland/Bush Acres $647,600 Total Assessed Value (2021) $219,992 Average Assessment per 160 Acres 61.7 Soil Final Rating (Weighted Average) More detailsListed by Hammond Realty- Steve LeBlanc
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Full Section RM of McLeod No 185 in Mcleod Rm No. 185: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK983684
Full Section RM of McLeod No 185 Mcleod Rm No. 185 S0A 2T0 $1,990,000Farm- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- SK983684
Current owner and previous owner have spent over $100,000 in the improvement of the land by clearing and burn bush and picking up and burying rocks, heavy discing, thus cultivated acres has been increased to 590 acre as per owner. The assessments and cultivated acres shown in the parcel info of this listing are not from SAMA, these numbers are adjusted numbers based on the cultivated acres as per owner. It is buyer's responsibility to inspect the land and verify the number of acres that are suitable for grain production. Current lease will expire on Dec 31 of 2024, available for farmers to buy and farm in 2025. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Next Level- Steve LeBlanc
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Stanley 347 Acres Grain Farmland in Stanley Rm No. 215: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK983770
Stanley 347 Acres Grain Farmland Stanley Rm No. 215 S0A 0S0 $875,000Farm- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- SK983770
Located along the south side of Hwy 10 and just west of Duff, you will find this package of cultivated farmland. SAMA states a total of 345 acres with 316 cultivated and 29 other acres that combine for an average soil final rating of 45.1. This package is currently leased to an excellent tenant until December 31, 2025. Farmland & Price Summary 4 Parcels 348 Title Acres (ISC) SAMA Information 345 Total Acres 316 Cultivated Acres 29 Wetland/Bush Acres $383,100 Total Assessed Value $177,670 Average Assessment per 160 Acres 45.1 Soil Final Rating (Weighted Average) $875,000 Farmland Price $2,516 per Total acre (ISC) $2,769 per cultivated acre (SAMA) 2.28 times the 2021 Assessed Value More detailsListed by Hammond Realty- Steve LeBlanc
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1/2 Grain land south Kipling in Hazelwood Rm No. 94: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK969907
1/2 Grain land south Kipling Hazelwood Rm No. 94 S0G 2S0 $795,000Farm- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- SK969907
SE 32 12 5 w2 and NE 29 12 5 w2 in RM 094 Hazelwood south of Kipling. This is a good half of grain land, farmed north to south in one block, land has had some clearing done on it, This could be farmed corner to corner with some work, land looks good! Good land to add to your operation! Give us a call. See Attachments for SAMA sheets. More detailsListed by Farm Boy Realty Corp.- Steve LeBlanc
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1 Harvest Road in Abernethy Rm No. 186: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK980205
1 Harvest Road Abernethy Rm No. 186 S0G 0S9 $74,900Farm- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- SK980205
150,000 bushel grain elevator for sale in Balcarres, SK. Located on 17.85 acres of land and rail siding leased from CN Rail. (Note building is being sold, buyer to assume CN lease of land and rail). Elevator has the ability to store almost any type of grain (cereals, oilseeds, legumes) and is in very good working order (Grain storage, scale, cleaner) Great grain storage and lots of room to possiblely load and unload containers. Producer Car siding very close to elevator. Great opportunity for farmer to store their grain or an entrepreneur with a vision. More detailsListed by eXp Realty- Steve LeBlanc
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Grenfell Saskatchewan Information
[5] Grenfell (Canada 2016 Census population 1,099)[1] is a town in Southern Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated at the junction of Highway 47 and the Trans-Canada Highway 1 80 miles (130 km) east of Regina, the provincial capital. It is 15 miles (24 km) south of the Qu’Appelle Valley where Crooked Lake Provincial Park (at Crooked Lake) and Bird’s Point Resort (at Round Lake) are popular beach destinations in summer and are accessed by Highway 47. European settlement from Ontario and the British Isles began in 1882 before the Canadian Pacific Railway reached the site of the town,[7] and “the town’s name honours Pasco du Pre Grenfell, a railway company official.”[8] The post office was established in 1883. The settlement was the result of the westward expansion of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the town is named after Pasco du P. Grenfell, an early shareholder of the railway company and a prominent railwayman.[9] Initial settlement was from eastern Canada and the British Isles, followed shortly thereafter by Germans.[9] Grenfell was incorporated as a town in 1911. It has a stable economic base and reasonable land prices. [citation needed] The community sent men to war in both the First and Second World Wars. They are remembered at the local cenotaph.[10] As in many other prairie towns, Chinese railworkers from the building of the CPR in the 1880s settled down and established local businesses: as late as the 1960s there were two Chinese cafés on Main Street. Grenfell is close enough to the provincial commercial and political metropole of Regina that its residents do not feel impossibly remote and can repair there when occasion demands; it is far enough away that a lively local community persists. The town has long been known for cultural vitality; in 1974 the University of Saskatchewan, Regina Campus choir gave a concert in the Community Hall with the audience filling the hall, students accommodated by town and farm families. Eminent provincial academics, lawyers, medical doctors, lieutenant-governors, musicians and artists either came from or spent time working in Grenfell. Grenfell is located in the Indian Head Plain of the Aspen Parkland ecoregion on the parkland of the Qu’Appelle flood plain. Grenfell is within the topographical area of Weed Hills. The bedrock geology belongs to that of the Mannville Group, a stratigraphical unit of Cretaceous age in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin formed during the lower Cretaceous period.[11] The area is characterised by lush rolling grasslands, interspersed with poplar bluffs (in prairie Canadian terminology poplar groves surrounding sloughs) and open sloughs.[12] Sakimay First Nation consists of 11,295.2 ha located 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) northeast of Grenfell and includes 1,340 people on the Sakimay, Shesheep, Little Bone and Minoachuk reserves.[13] Grenfell Beach is located within the Sakimay Reserve area on Crooked Lake.[14] Grenfell has a humid continental climate. It has warm summers and cold winters. Snow cover generally lasts from November to March. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Grenfell had a population of 1,059 living in 483 of its 550 total private dwellings, a change of -3.6% from its 2016 population of 1,099. With a land area of 3.14 km2 (1.21 sq mi), it had a population density of 337.3/km2 (873.5/sq mi) in 2021.[18] Of the current adult population in 2006, 43.7 per cent were male and 55.8 per cent were female. Children under five accounted for approximately 1.6 per cent of the resident population of Grenfell.[15] According to data from 2001, more than 12.1% of the town’s residents identify themselves as Catholic; 37.5% of residents are Protestant, 4.2% are Christian and 3.2% of residents do not practise a religion.[16] Whereas, the first settlers were from the British Isles and eastern Canada, later immigrants from Germany would also settle here.[2] The town of Grenfell has a mayor as the highest ranking government official. The town also elects aldermen or councillors to form the municipal council. Currently the mayor is Rod Wolfe, and is serving with councillors Constance MacKenzie, Corey Thiessen, Ken Hamnett, Patty Cole, Tyler Tomlinson and Wes Overand. The Chief Administrative Officer is Victoria McDonald.[24] Provincially, Grenfell is within the constituency of Moosomin served by their Member of legislative assembly, the honourable Stephen Bonk.[5] Federally, the Souris—Moose Mountain riding is represented by their Member of Parliament, Robert Kitchen.[6] By 1915, Grenfell hosted a flour mill company, one of 37 across the province.[25] The CPR employed hundreds of Chinese labourers on its incremental westward growth from Ontario to British Columbia throughout the 1880s. Once the railroad was complete many Chinese returned to railroad towns like Grenfell to establish cafés and groceries which persisted until the latter part of the twentieth century. Well into that time Grenfell was served by two such Chinese cafés and groceries which considerably contributed to the amenity of its business district. Grenfell also had a women’s clothing store on Main Street and the provisions of a bakeshop and movie theatre on Front Street well into the 1960s. A cinema on Front Avenue opposite the railway line continued in business until the 1960s, much beyond the time when such facilities had lapsed in other, larger prairie towns which were closer to urban metropoles. No doubt this was in part because television transmission remained poor, Grenfell being a good 75 miles (121 km) east of the broadcast locus in Regina. However they might have regretted the lack of choice, community life was assuredly enhanced by first-release films being available only in the town cinema. Access to both Regina and somewhat less quickly Winnipeg became vastly more convenient and fast with the great improvement in quality of the Trans-Canada Highway, even substantially eliminating the demand for train passenger transport. This constituted both an improvement in town and farm dwellers’ overall quality of life but decline in its nature within the town without a lengthy drive. As in virtually all prairie Canadian towns, the centre of commerce was from the beginning until very recently the grain elevators: assorted grain-buying companies maintained large depots to which farmers regularly brought wheat and other crops for sale whenever the centralised grain-buying board announced a quota. Grenfell’s hospital was first established in 1915, followed by a maternity home in 1933.[11] The hospital in Grenfell was one of 52 hospital closures announced April 15, 1993, by Health Minister Louise Simard.[26] Grenfell belongs to the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region, and a hospital is within a 10-minute drive. The Grenfell Medical Centre is staffed with a doctor, emergency room, lab and x-ray department. As well Grenfell is home to the Grenfell and District Pioneer Home providing health care for senior citizens of the area.[27] Grenfell is situated at the junction of Highway #47 and Trans-Canada Highway 1 80 miles (130 km) east of Regina, the provincial capital. By 2004, the Trans-Canada Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway had been “twinned” from Alberta all the way eastward to Grenfell. The entire highway was divided by 2007.[28] The Canadian Pacific Railway came through in October 1882. Shacks and tents appeared the following spring allowing the village to incorporate on April 12, 1894, with over 100 residents. It was reorganised in 1967 becoming the Grenfell Branch of the South East Regional Library.[29] Grenfell was located on the CPR West line between Regina and Winnipeg, Manitoba. The line ran through Indian Head, Sintaluta, Wolseley, Summerberry then Grenfell and continues west through Oakshela, Broadview. It is here that in 1925, the time zone changed from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time.[30] Grenfell is home to the Mechanic’s Library Institute which was established in 1882 being one of the province’s oldest libraries.[31] Grenfell Elementary Community School offers pre-school to grade 6 with an enrolment near 160 pupils.[32] Grenfell High Community School offers Grade 7 to Grade 12 to an enrolment of about 134 students.[33] Both a part of the Prairie Valley School Division #208.[31] Historically several one-room school houses served Grenfell and area. Faulkner School District #53 was one of the first established in 1886 followed by Rillington #62, and Prospect #65. Grenfell #150 was located south of the town site. Le Cain #224, Tetlock #289, Brown Hill #353, Arlington #429, Sims #432, Wolf Hills #823, Gettel #1904, and Oakshela #2458 came next serving the community until the 1950s. By the 1960s only two of every former one-room schoolhouses were still in use.[34] The Presbyterians, Methodists and Church of England all held services in the CPR depot beginning in 1883 and townspeople of all denominations attended regardless of affiliation.[35] By 1884 the Presbyterians had built the town’s first church[35] and in 1885 the Anglicans the town’s second, St Michael and All Angels’.[35] The Methodists built their first church in 1890 and, soon outgrowing it, a second in 1906, the first building being destroyed by fire concurrently with the opening of the new church.[36] The second Methodist church building remains that of the United Church of Canada congregation which came into existence as Grenfell United Church upon the unification of Canadian Presbyterians, Methodists and Congregationalists in 1925, the old Presbyterian church building being sold to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows as a lodge room.[37] It is reported that “[i]n publications of the day, clergy recounted their experiences. There were the monotonous, if not exhausting, trips in the heat of summer or the cold of winter made by the Rector of Grenfell, Frank V. Baker, arriving disappointed to find ‘… only a handful of people gathered’ for a service.”[38] The Lutherans built their first Peace Lutheran Church in 1905[39] and a second, larger building in 1951, the old building being sold to the Ukrainian Orthodox congregation.[40] The Roman Catholics, originally of substantially Irish stock, built St Columbkill Church in 1903[41] and, with an influx of Polish and Ruthenian families found their numbers considerably increased[41][42] and by 1944 moved and extended the church building;[43] in 1979 they opened a second, completely modern church building.[43] Protestant Austrians organised the St John’s Evangelical and Reformed congregation in 1888 and built two churches in succession in 1894 and 1903[43] before amalgamating with the United Church in 1964.[44] The Baptists purchased the town’s disused first schoolhouse in 1895 for use as their church; their congregation dwindled over time and in the mid-1960s the Apostolic Church purchased the building; they subsequently built a new church and the Masons acquired the old Baptist church for use as a lodge.[44] The Grenfell Revival Centre opened in a disused Lutheran church building in 1960.[45] The Ukrainian Catholics initially affiliated themselves with the Roman Catholics and worshipped jointly with them; in 1921 they were able to build their own church and in 1957 acquired the Lutherans’ old and now disused church building.[46] In 1991 a re-constituted Presbyterian congregation was established in Grenfell as Trinity Presbyterian Church.[47] Grenfell’s Adare Museum has “a wide collection of artifacts” and a “military display, historical map of the area and [a] 1949 Fargo fire truck.” It was a “Queen Anne revival style home” built in 1904 by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fitz-Gerald, he “the editor and publisher of the first local newspaper in Grenfell in 1894”, the purchaser of which house divided it into suites and “bequeathed [it] to the Town for senior citizens housing.” Ultimately “the Grenfell Museum Association became curator and opened it as a museum on July 6, 1973.”[48] A reputation for unusual community interest in culture was demonstrated in 1974 when the choir of the then-University of Saskatchewan, Regina Campus, chose to perform in Grenfell’s Community Hall among its destinations on a provincial tour. Grenfell Regional Park located on the west side of Grenfell features picnic, playground area, showers, food services, and a nine-hole sand greens golf course.[49] Grenfell was home to one of the seven chapters of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE) established in 1909 after the Boer War, for women’s aid to the war effort.[50] The Royal North-West Mounted Police force detachment was established in Grenfell in 1915.[11] Following World War II the militia was reorganised in 1961, the 10th Field Regiment consisted of several batteries including 65th Battery Grenfell.[51] Before 1900, Grenfell, Battleford, Saltcoats and Moosomin all hosted soccer teams.[52] In 1905 the Saskatchewan Soccer Association was first established in Grenfell.[31] In the 19th century, Grenfell boasted one of the dozen or so “town bands” or “citizens’ bands” of the North-West Territories.[53] The early English settlers had a flair for sporting activities, kept hounds and horses and also established a run similar to that of fox hunting runs in Britain in the 1800s.[54] One of Canada’s first polo clubs started in Grenfell.[31] Currently, the town features an active snowmobiling club, the Grenfell Snowdrifters, and the Grenfell Spitfire Hockey club plays in the Qu’Appelle Valley Hockey League. The Flames are the recreational hockey club, and the Titans are the seniors ball club.[55] The Community Centre on Main Street has a substantial hall which has been used for presentation of university choir concerts with full audience indicating enthusiastic appreciation. 50°25?N 102°55?W? / ?50.417°N 102.917°W? / 50.417; -102.917? (Grenfell, Saskatchewan) Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenfell,_Saskatchewan
Grenfell Saskatchewan 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
Saskatchewan Rm’s SCIC Average Soil Rating
Soil Class Average for Each RM in Saskatchewan: A-P Rating System
The map showing the soil class average for each Rural Municipality (RM) in Saskatchewan uses the A-P rating system, where A represents the best soil quality and P represents the lowest. This classification helps understand the agricultural potential and soil health across the province.
Key Features of the Map
A-P Rating System:
A Rating: Soils with the highest agricultural productivity potential. These soils are rich in nutrients, have good structure, and have excellent moisture retention.
P Rating: Soils with the lowest agricultural productivity potential. These may have poor fertility, high salinity, or drainage issues.
Geographical Distribution:
The map highlights the variability in soil quality across Saskatchewan. Areas with higher ratings (A, B, C) are often more suitable for intensive agriculture.
Agricultural Zones: High-quality soils predominantly support major agricultural activities in the central and southern regions of the province.
Implications for Agriculture:
Crop Selection: Farmers can use this information to select appropriate crops for their land, ensuring optimal yields.
Soil Management: Identifying lower-quality soils (rated P, O, N) can help implement targeted soil improvement practices.
Applications of the Soil Class Map
Agricultural Planning:
Optimizing Crop Yields: Farmers can determine the best areas for different types of crops based on soil quality. High-rated soils (A, B) can support more demanding crops.
Sustainable Practices: Implementing crop rotation, cover cropping, and conservation tillage can help maintain soil health.
Land Management:
Resource Allocation: Land managers can allocate resources more effectively by focusing efforts on areas with high agricultural potential.
Policy Development: Policymakers can use the map to develop strategies for soil conservation and sustainable agricultural practices.
Conclusion
Using the A-P rating system, the soil class average map for each RM in Saskatchewan is a valuable tool for farmers, land managers, and policymakers. It provides essential insights into soil quality, helping to enhance agricultural productivity, implement sustainable practices, and conserve environmental resources.
Sources
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canadian Soil Information Service (CanSIS)
For more detailed information and to view the full map, you can visit the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) and Canadian Soil Information Service (CanSIS).
7 Saskatchewan Rm’s that contain SCIC Soil rating A
Class A Soil in Saskatchewan
Class A soil is considered premium agricultural land, offering optimal conditions for crop production due to its superior fertility, structure, and moisture retention. In Saskatchewan, seven Rural Municipalities (RMs) are renowned for having Class A soil. These regions are pivotal to the province’s agricultural success.
The 7 RMs with Class A Soil in Saskatchewan
Star City (RM 428)
It is known for its rich, loamy soil, which supports a variety of crops, including wheat, canola, and barley.
Flett’s Springs (RM 429)
The fertile soil in this RM is ideal for grain and oilseed crops, which contribute significantly to the local economy.
Invergordon (RM 430)
The Class A soil supports diverse farming operations, including mixed grain farming and livestock production.
St. Louis (RM 431)
This area is known for its productive soil, which is well-suited for high-yield crop farming.
Kinistino (RM 459)
The fertile soil in Kinistino supports a robust agricultural sector, mainly cereal and oilseed production.
Birch Hills (RM 460)
Known for its excellent soil quality, Birch Hills is a prime location for high-value crop production.
Prince Albert (RM 461)
This RM benefits from rich, fertile soil that supports a wide range of agricultural activities, making it a vital area for the province’s farming industry.
Conclusion
The seven RMs in Saskatchewan with Class A soil are crucial to the province’s agricultural success. These regions provide optimal crop growth conditions, contributing significantly to the local economy and supporting sustainable farming practices. Recognizing and preserving the value of Class A soil is essential for the continued prosperity of Saskatchewan’s farming industry.
Sources
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC)
CP Rail 1910 Land for sale in Central Alberta
The map titled “CP Rail Lands for Sale 1910 Central Alberta” is a historical document showcasing the lands offered for sale by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CPR) in Central Alberta around the year 1910. Here’s a detailed analysis of the historical context, significance, and features of this map:
Historical Context
- Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR): Established in the late 19th century, the CPR played a pivotal role in the development and settlement of Western Canada. The railway facilitated transportation, trade, and migration, contributing significantly to the region’s economic growth.
- Land Sales: The CPR was granted extensive land holdings by the Canadian government as part of the incentives to build the transcontinental railway. These lands were then sold to settlers, immigrants, and investors to finance railway construction and operations.
Features of the Map - Geographical Coverage: The map covers Central Alberta, indicating the sections of land available for purchase. This region includes a mix of agricultural land and potential settlement areas.
- Land Parcels: The red shading on the map indicates the specific parcels of land that were for sale. Each parcel is meticulously plotted, showing the systematic approach to land distribution.
- Sectional Grid: The map uses a sectional grid system common in land surveying, dividing the area into manageable units for sale and development. This grid system was essential for organizing the vast tracts of land and making them accessible to buyers.
- Transportation Routes: The map highlights major transportation routes, including railways and roads, which were crucial for accessing the land and facilitating movement of goods and people.
- Topographical Features: Natural features such as rivers, lakes, and terrain types are marked on the map, providing prospective buyers with important information about the land’s characteristics and suitability for farming or other uses.
Significance - Settlement and Development: The sale of CPR lands was instrumental in populating and developing Central Alberta. It attracted settlers from various parts of Canada and abroad, contributing to the growth of agricultural communities.
- Economic Impact: The proceeds from land sales helped finance the construction and expansion of the CPR, which in turn boosted economic activities by connecting remote areas to markets and resources.
- Historical Record: Maps like these serve as valuable historical records, offering insights into land use, settlement patterns, and the economic strategies of the early 20th century. They are crucial for understanding the transformation of Western Canada from a frontier region to a developed agricultural and economic hub.
Conclusion
The “CP Rail Lands for Sale 1910 Central Alberta” map is a testament to the strategic role of the Canadian Pacific Railway in shaping the settlement and development of Western Canada. By selling land to settlers, the CPR not only financed its operations but also facilitated the growth of thriving communities in Central Alberta. This historical map provides a glimpse into the land distribution practices and the early development of the region, highlighting the interconnectedness of transportation, land use, and economic growth.
Additional Resources
For further reading and exploration of historical maps and the role of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Canadian history, you can refer to: - Historical Atlas of Canada
1967 Detailed Soil map for Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Detailed Soil Map from 1967: A Historical Perspective
The Saskatchewan Detailed Soil Map from 1967, created by R. C. McKinnon, L. J. Schappert, and R. R. D. Cumming, is an invaluable resource for understanding the diverse soil types and their distribution across the province. This map, available through the Canadian Soil Information Service (CanSIS) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), offers detailed insights into the soil landscapes of Saskatchewan.
Key Features of the Map
Soil Classification:
The map categorizes soils into various types, each represented by distinct colors and patterns. These classifications include Brunisolic, Chernozemic, Gleysolic, Luvisolic, Organic, and Solonetzic soils.
Orthic Gray: These soils are predominantly found in the northern forested regions, indicated in blue on the map.
Black and Dark Brown: Fertile soils in agricultural areas are shown in darker shades, crucial for crop production.
Soil Texture and Composition:
Information on soil texture, such as loam, sandy loam, and clay loam, is detailed on the map. This is vital for understanding soil fertility, water retention, and suitability for different crops.
Rough Broken Land: Identified in specific regions, these areas have significant elevation changes and are less suitable for agriculture.
Saline and Solonetzic Soils:
The map marks areas with saline and Solonetzic soils, which pose challenges for agriculture due to high salt content and poor soil structure. These regions require careful management and are highlighted to aid in agricultural planning.
Importance of the Map
Agricultural Planning:
Farmers and agronomists can utilize this map to identify suitable areas for various crops based on soil type and texture, optimizing crop selection, irrigation, and soil conservation practices.
Environmental Conservation:
The map assists in identifying areas that need protection and sustainable management practices to prevent soil degradation and erosion, contributing to environmental conservation efforts.
Historical Reference:
The 1967 soil map provides a historical reference point for soil studies, allowing comparisons with modern data to assess changes in soil health and land use over time.
Conclusion
The 1967 detailed soil map of Saskatchewan remains a crucial tool for anyone involved in agriculture, land management, and environmental conservation. By providing detailed information on soil types, textures, and topographical features, it aids in making informed decisions for sustainable land use and agricultural productivity.
Sources
Saskatchewan Soil Information System
Farm address count per postal code Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Farm Count per Postal Code:
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
The map illustrates farm density across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, measured by the number of farms per postal code. This representation helps identify areas with high agricultural activity and regions with fewer farms, highlighting the distribution of farming operations in these provinces. Canada Post is the data source for this map.
Key Features of the Map
Farm Density Representation:
- Color Gradient: The map uses a color gradient to show farm density. Darker colors indicate higher farm densities, while lighter colors show lower densities.
- Farm Count Range: The farm counts range from 1 to over 600 farms per postal code, with the highest densities in dark red.
Geographical Distribution:
- High-Density Areas: Regions with darker colors, indicating higher farm densities, are primarily found in the southern and central parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and southern Manitoba.
Low-Density Areas: Northern regions and areas with fewer postal codes show lighter colors, indicating fewer farms.
Data Sources:
- Canada Post: Provides the postal code data, ensuring accurate representation of farm distribution.
- Agricultural Statistics: Supplementary data from agricultural agencies and Statistics Canada help validate the farm counts.
Applications of the Farm Density Map
Agricultural Planning:
- Resource Allocation: The map helps allocate agricultural resources such as seeds, fertilizers, and machinery. Areas with higher farm densities may need more resources and support services.
- Infrastructure Development: Identifying high-density farming areas can guide agricultural infrastructure development like roads, storage facilities, and irrigation systems.
Market Analysis:
- Supply Chain Optimization: Businesses can use the map to optimize supply chains by identifying regions with high agricultural output, ensuring efficient distribution of goods and services.
- Investment Decisions: Investors can use farm density data to identify promising regions for agricultural investments, supporting new ventures and expansions.
Policy Making:
- Support Programs: Policymakers can design targeted support programs for farmers based on density, focusing on areas with high farming activity to enhance productivity and sustainability.
- Rural Development: The map can inform rural development strategies, ensuring balanced growth and addressing the needs of farming communities.
Conclusion
The farm count per postal code map for Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba is essential for farmers, agronomists, businesses, and policymakers. By providing a clear picture of farm density, it supports informed decision-making in agricultural planning, market analysis, and policy development.
Sources - Canada Post
- Statistics Canada
- Government of Saskatchewan Agriculture
For more detailed information and access to the complete data, you can visit the Canada Post and Statistics Canada websites.