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  • White Farm in Torch River Rm No. 488: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK975633

    White Farm Torch River Rm No. 488 S0J 2H0
    Main Photo: White Farm in Torch River Rm No. 488: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK975633
    $1,050,000
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK975633
    Here's a very rare opportunity to purchase 4 quarters of farmland all in one block. Parcel consists of 622 acres in total of which 383 are cultivated. There is some bush and native grass as well as an old yard site, with power. There is a very good dugout as well. The non-cultivated land could be well suited for livestock production. The land is described mostly as nearly level with none to few stones. The property is situated along highway 55 very close to the hamlet of Shipman. It has a lot to offer. Don't miss out. More details
    Listed by Terry Hoda Realty
  • Kinistino 302 acres Recreation Farmland in Kinistino Rm No. 459: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK975186

    Kinistino 302 acres Recreation Farmland Kinistino Rm No. 459 S0J 1H0
    Main Photo: Kinistino 302 acres Recreation Farmland in Kinistino Rm No. 459: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK975186
    $899,900
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK975186
    Build. Type:
    House
    Floor Area:
    1,620 sq. ft.
    House has 3 bedrooms with ceiling fans, 2 bathrooms, den Main: Kohler 3-liter flush, raised toilets 6-foot Randolf Morris soaker tub (built-in claw foot). Randolf Morris Telephone-style fixtures in the tub with matching sink fixtures. 2nd bathroom: 3-piece with shower Large mud room/laundry Open concept kitchen (with under cabinet lights)/dining/living room. Forced air furnace (propane) Air exchange unit (propane) Hot water on demand system (propane) new installed February of 2023 and has 12-year warranty. Triple pane windows throughout the main house. 10-foot ceilings Carmel coloured ash hardwood flooring throughout Central Vac 4’ crawlspace with concrete floor Spray applied polyurethane foam insulation in walls and crawl space. Blown in insulation in attic. Greenhouse (16’ x 42’) Well 30” bore 35’ deep. Rated at 15 gpm. The ceiling has over 24 spotlights to highlight artwork or animal mounts. The land borders the Saskatchewan River and is located east of where the North and South Saskatchewan rivers meet. There is a road down to the river beside the house. All the land on the north side of the river is Provincial Forest. This is a dream location if you love wildlife and want your privacy. The 16 x 42 greenhouse on the south side can provide you with all the vegetables you want year-round, and an orchard has been started to provide you with fruit. This is a beautiful, peaceful, tranquil location for anyone wanting to get away. It would be a hunter / outfitter’s idea base camp or add a wood stove and back-up generator and you have the start to a sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle. Animals in the area: Deer, moose, elk, rabbits, bear, squirrels, coyote, wolf, bald eagles, fish in the river, and more! 150 reported seeded acres SAMA Information 302 total acres 91 cultivated acres 95 arable hay/grass acres 116 wetland/bush acres $230,800 total 2021 assessed value (AV) 43.8 soil final rating (weighted average) More details
    Listed by Hammond Realty
  • Land north of Love in Torch River Rm No. 488: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK000056

    Land north of Love Torch River Rm No. 488 S0E 1E0
    Main Photo: Land north of Love in Torch River Rm No. 488: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK000056
    $516,000
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK000056
    This is a great opportunity to own a quarter of land north of Love, SK. Land is located just under 2 miles from the Torch River and half a mile to the Provincial Forest. 158.66 Title acres (NW 08-53-15-2 Ext 0), plus interest in a quarter of lease land south of it (SW 08-53-15-2 – lease land). For NW 08-53-15-2 Ext 0: SCIC soil class P, SAMA states 129 cultivated acres (map area measurement shows approx. 121 acres), stones none to few, level/nearly level, 30 acres of Aspen/Coniferous. Lease land has about 95 cultivated acres (as per map measurement) and SCIC soil class M. 2023 crop was oats, 2024 crop was Canola, with some summer fallow. Call today! More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty
  • SE 13-54-17-2 North of Garrick in Torch River Rm No. 488: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK990981

    SE 13-54-17-2 North of Garrick Torch River Rm No. 488 S0J 0Z0
    Main Photo: SE 13-54-17-2 North of Garrick in Torch River Rm No. 488: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK990981
    $432,000
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK990981
    This is a great opportunity to own a quarter of land north of Garrick, SK. 159 Title Acres. Seller states 150 cultivated acres. Located near the forest and close to the river. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty
  • Torch River Farmland in Torch River Rm No. 488: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK000180

    Torch River Farmland Torch River Rm No. 488 S0J 0M0
    Main Photo: Torch River Farmland in Torch River Rm No. 488: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK000180
    $289,000
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK000180
    Expand your acres with this 156 titled acres for sale in the RM of Torch River near Choiceland, SK just north of the river that is AVAILABLE TO FARM THIS YEAR. According to SAMA there are 89 cultivated acres of "L" soil quality with an averaged final rating of 30.10. Listed as nearly level slopes with most of the quarter showing slight stones. There are an additional 56 acres that SAMA lists as Aspen pasture that looks like a portion could be cleared to add more cultivated acres. Yardsite in SE corner is NOT included in the sale, it is privately owned and not the seller, do not approach them. Contact your favorite Ag agent to view or submit offer. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty - Melfort
  • Garden RIver Farm in Garden River Rm No. 490: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK000588

    Garden RIver Farm Garden River Rm No. 490 S0J 2Z0
    Main Photo: Garden RIver Farm in Garden River Rm No. 490: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK000588
    $189,900
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK000588
    This quarter of land can have multiple uses. For the farmer SAMA states there are 60 cultivated acres, for the cattle rancher it would be a great pasture and hay quarter, and for the recreational user there is an abundance of game including bear, elk, moose, and deer. Lots of trees and native grassy areas. A great quarter to build your dream home on. Come have a look. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX P.A. Realty
  • RM Torch River land in Torch River Rm No. 488: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK999533

    RM Torch River land Torch River Rm No. 488 S0J 0M0
    Main Photo: RM Torch River land in Torch River Rm No. 488: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK999533
    $150,000
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK999533
    Here is a great quarter of recreational or pasture land! Half a mile from the Northern Provincial Forest gives it a nice mixture of trees and open ground. Elk, moose, white-tailed deer, bear, and other animals frequent the property. SAMA states that the land is level to nearly level. Stones are listed as none to some, and soil is classified as White Fox. Come and have a look! Latitude 53.6133 Longitude -104.606813 More details
    Listed by RE/MAX P.A. Realty
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Smeaton Saskatchewan Information

Smeaton (2016 population: 182) is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the Rural Municipality of Torch River No. 488 and Census Division No. 14. It is at the foot of Hanson Lake Road, which ends at Creighton near Flin Flon, Manitoba). Narrow Hills Provincial Park is 70 km north. Smeaton incorporated as a village on March 7, 1944.[1] In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Smeaton had a population of 163 living in 69 of its 81 total private dwellings, a change of -10.4% from its 2016 population of 182. With a land area of 1.46 km2 (0.56 sq mi), it had a population density of 111.6/km2 (289.2/sq mi) in 2021.[4] In the 2016 Census of Population, the Village of Smeaton recorded a population of 182 living in 73 of its 90 total private dwellings, a 0.5% change from its 2011 population of 181. With a land area of 1.48 km2 (0.57 sq mi), it had a population density of 123.0/km2 (318.5/sq mi) in 2016.[5] .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct,.mw-parser-output .geo-inline-hidden{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}53°29?29?N 104°48?39?W? / ?53.49139°N 104.81083°W? / 53.49139; -104.81083 This Saskatchewan location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smeaton,_Saskatchewan

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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