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  • Cartwright Farmland in Dundurn Rm No. 314: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006657

    Cartwright Farmland Dundurn Rm No. 314 S0K 1K0
    Main Photo: Cartwright Farmland in Dundurn Rm No. 314: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006657
    $679,900
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK006657
    Just 10km East of Dundurn (3km past Blackstrap causeway) to this full quarter of grassland c/w spectacular views of Blackstrap Lake. Just down the road to Blackrock Estates. The land is generally flat and certainly has enough assessment to be broken to grow grain @ $266100. SAMA states 150 acres aerable. Very good access to the property,to the lake and golf course. 11km to Dundurn and 45km to Saskatoon on divided highway. Call today! More details
    Listed by Dwein Trask Realty Inc.
  • 1 Rural Address in Aberdeen Rm No. 373: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006673

    1 Rural Address Aberdeen Rm No. 373 S0K 0A0
    Main Photo: 1 Rural Address in Aberdeen Rm No. 373: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006673
    $1,800,000
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK006673
    Build. Type:
    House
    Floor Area:
    1,920 sq. ft.
    153.84 Acres located 1/2 mile South of Aberdeen . Features 1920 square foot Ranch style Bungalow in a Park like setting also features a Large shop 40x80 and outbuildings .The property has a Sask. water Treated City sourced water line .The property also has a private well .Aberdeen is a thriving community with a K-12 School , a Rec Complex shopping and Services . More details
    Listed by eXp Realty
  • 159.22 Acres Rm Calder in Calder Rm No. 241: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006351

    159.22 Acres Rm Calder Calder Rm No. 241 S0A 0H6
    Main Photo: 159.22 Acres Rm Calder in Calder Rm No. 241: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006351
    $449,900
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK006351
    Located 5.5 miles South of Wroxton, this quarter section offers an excellent opportunity in the RM of Calder. The parcel includes 159.22 titled acres, with 110 acres currently cultivated, as per SAMA records. The soil is rated Class F (Yorkton Clay Loam) and the total assessment is $258,900. This land is rented for the 2025 crop season to a long-term tenant, offering a reliable source of rental income. The land will be open for farming in the 2026 crop season. In addition to the cultivated acres, there is an estimated 20–30 acres that could potentially be cleared and brought into production. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding land development and suitability. The property has direct access off Highway 80, making it convenient and easily accessible. Whether you're looking to expand your operation or invest in Saskatchewan farmland, this quarter section is a solid choice. Please note: the current tenant holds first right of refusal. More details
    Listed by Sutton Group - Results Realty
  • Pitt Farm & Recreation Retreat in Preeceville Rm No. 334: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006537

    Pitt Farm & Recreation Retreat Preeceville Rm No. 334 S0A 3B0
    Main Photo: Pitt Farm & Recreation Retreat in Preeceville Rm No. 334: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006537
    $1,350,000
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK006537
    Build. Type:
    House
    Floor Area:
    3,094 sq. ft.
    SASKATCHEWAN'S BEST - A RARE 'GETAWAY'. Welcome to a one of a kind opportunity boasting 1.6 KM of serene shorelines along Lake Lomond. It's a "Recreation Destination" and it is breathtaking, spanning an astounding 565 acres of pure paradise! Paddle along and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of Lake Lomond especially from your very own observation tower. It is a nature lovers dream... Explore 8 km of scenic trails that has served as field tours for the local Kelsey Ecological Society and Nature Saskatchewan's fall retreat. The majestic 3,094 square foot home built in 2003 has been host for many outdoor enthusiasts over the years. The unique architectural style with the mix of modern day design along with functionality compliments the property very well. The ambiance within sets the tone as a true place of sanctuary. With 4 bedrooms and room for more! along with 4 baths and a wide open basement this home could offer endless opportunities! The additional various outbuildings along with the guest cabin, 40 x 20 pole shed, and 60 acres of open hay/grasslands can make for a great hobby farm as well. From diverse flora, to the threatened monarch butterfly, to all types of wildlife whether it be big game, small game, and all the wonderful waterfowl the heavily treed habitat can continue to conserve and protect all species within. This property is meant for the true outdoor enthusiast. One can protect and conserve while still enjoying all the year round activities such as hiking, cross-country skiing, or simply enjoy taking a stroll on your quad or snow machine down your own private drive and preserve. One must view to appreciate the value within this fine retreat. We invite you for your own private tour, call for more information or to schedule a viewing. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Bridge City Realty and RE/MAX Saskatoon
  • 129.02 Acres Near Balgonie in Edenwold Rm No. 158: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006015

    129.02 Acres Near Balgonie Edenwold Rm No. 158 S4L 5B1
    Main Photo: 129.02 Acres Near Balgonie in Edenwold Rm No. 158: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006015
    $439,000
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK006015
    Located east White City and South Balgonie in the Rm of Edenwold, this 129.02-acre parcel offers a versatile mix of agricultural and recreational potential. With gently rolling topography, approximately 80 acres are suitable for cultivation, the land has been used for cattle grazing but could be put back into production. A natural creek and marsh area enhance the property's appeal, providing a rich habitat for wildlife—ideal for hunting, recreation, or simply enjoying nature. This unique landscape offers both functionality and scenic value. The property also features numerous potential building site's with access to good quality water, making it well-suited for future homestead development or rural living. Whether you're looking to expand your farming operation, invest in a recreational getaway, or build your dream acreage, this property delivers exceptional value in a prime location with easy access off the number #1 Hwy via the bypass. The yard site is also available see SK006009. More details
    Listed by Sutton Group - Results Realty
  • Borden 462 acres Pastureland in Redberry Rm No. 435: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006165

    Borden 462 acres Pastureland Redberry Rm No. 435 S0K 0N0
    Main Photo: Borden 462 acres Pastureland in Redberry Rm No. 435: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006165
    $600,000
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK006165
    Pasture Land for Sale – RM of Redberry No. 435 & RM of Great Bend No. 405 An excellent opportunity to acquire three quarters of pastureland located within the RMs of Redberry No. 435 and Great Bend No. 405, just 31 km from Borden, Saskatchewan. This land is fenced with 3-wire barbed wire and features water sources ideal for livestock, including a dugout on SE 18-42-8 W3 and a slough on NE 7-42-8 W3. The property also includes a corral in fair condition, located on NE 7-42-8 W3. The topography is flat to gently rolling with some bush, sloughs, and scattered stones, providing both open grazing and natural shelter. Historically, the vendor has successfully run approximately 75 cow/calf pairs on this land for many years. The property is currently not rented and is available for immediate use. It is important to note that there is a Nature Conservancy caveat on the title, meaning the land cannot be broken, and no buildings or permanent structures can be constructed. This parcel presents a strong opportunity for cattle producers seeking additional grazing capacity with reliable natural water and fencing infrastructure already in place. Farmland & Price Summary 3 parcels 462 title acres (ISC) SAMA Information 462 total acres 458 native pasture acres 4 wetland/bush acres $387,700 total 2025 assessed value (AV) $134,268 average assessment per 160 acres $600,000 Farmland Price $1,299 per title acre (ISC) 1.55 times the 2025 assessed value (P/AV multiple) More details
    Listed by Hammond Realty
  • St.Brieux Quarter in Lake Lenore Rm No. 399: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006171

    St.Brieux Quarter Lake Lenore Rm No. 399 S0K 3V0
    Main Photo: St.Brieux Quarter in Lake Lenore Rm No. 399: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006171
    $189,000
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK006171
    Quarter of land for sale ideal for recreation and hunting. It is secluded with bush and water to attract game. There is a fence but it needs work. More details
    Listed by Serca Realty
  • Kruger Farm in Saltcoats Rm No. 213: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006218

    Kruger Farm Saltcoats Rm No. 213 S0A 3R0
    Main Photo: Kruger Farm in Saltcoats Rm No. 213: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006218
    $1,020,000
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK006218
    RM of Saltcoats. Here is a very good producing half section of farm land located SE of Yorkton. The land is level with none to few stones and is comprised of a Canora Sity Clay Loam soil and over 6 plus inches of topsoil. The land is currently rented out for the 2025 crop year at $110 per cult acre. This is a great opportunity to add some highly productive grain land to an existing operation or as an investment opportunity. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty
  • Rivney Mixed Quarter - Norquay in Keys Rm No. 303: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006182

    Rivney Mixed Quarter - Norquay Keys Rm No. 303 S0A 0G2
    Main Photo: Rivney Mixed Quarter - Norquay in Keys Rm No. 303: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK006182
    $225,000
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK006182
    155.61 acres with a mix of cultivated land, aspen pasture, trees and bush. This quarter provides the opportunity for mixed farming, recreational use, hunting, or a beautiful spot to build a cabin. The land is vacant and available for immediate possession. SAMA field sheets identify 35 cultivated acres, 92 aspen pasture acres, 20 native grass acres and 10 other acres. 2025 SAMA Assessed Value is $114,300. There is a yard site with an old house and outbuildings. These buildings have not been used for several years. No value has been placed on the buildings. More details
    Listed by Sheppard Realty
  • Bolen Farm in Kellross Rm No. 247: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK005896

    Bolen Farm Kellross Rm No. 247 S0A 2G0
    Main Photo: Bolen Farm in Kellross Rm No. 247: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK005896
    $625,000
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK005896
    Build. Type:
    House
    Floor Area:
    1,584 sq. ft.
    Looking for a productive quarter with a house you can actually live in?? This is it!!! Large 4 bedroom, three bathroom with a basement waiting to be compeleted by you. This definitely fits any growing family. Barn for some animals and a heated shop to work in makes this quarter a great investment. Call for more information. More details
    Listed by Century 21 Able Realty
  • Pressaco Farm in Ponass Lake Rm No. 367: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK005669

    Pressaco Farm Ponass Lake Rm No. 367 S0E 1M0
    Main Photo: Pressaco Farm in Ponass Lake Rm No. 367: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK005669
    $2,100,000
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK005669
    Build. Type:
    House
    Floor Area:
    1,192 sq. ft.
    Business Opportunity! Single operator showing a profit, the Seller wishes to see the feedlot continue as a bison or cattle operation after the sale. 4 quarter sections of good, productive farmland. An estimated 38,000 bushel hopper grain storage included. Grain and forage land $804,300 Total Assessment (SAMA). House on NW 19 36 10 W2 $98,600 (SAMA). Total Property Assessment 902,500 (SAMA). Feedlot (head capacity according to owner). Six finishing pens, two sorting pens, Berlinic squeeze and scale in loadout. Four watering bowls. 15 hp 24-inch Sven roller mill. Four Cypress self-feeders are also included. Four-bedroom 1 1/2 story home (1192 sq. ft.). Recent windows and siding. RO water system. HE natural Gas Furnace. Central Air Conditioner. Two-car detached garage insulated with heat. 40x80 Machine Shed built in 2014. The Hip Roof Barn is in good condition. All the portable panels that constitute the feedlot and sorting pens are included in the purchase price. The 31 portable panels south east of the feedlot are not included in the purchase price. SAMA indicates 435 cultivated acres, 38 acres of native grass. The 38 acres of native grass on SW 14 40 13 W2 were seeded for forage in 2023. NW 19 38 13 W2, NE 19 38 13 W2 and SE 38 13 W2 have a high Tensile perimeter fence. NW 19 38 13 W2 includes the feedlot, house, yard, grain storage and outbuildings. Deal of a lifetime for the right individual! Is this for You! Contact your realtor for details. Buyer to verify. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Saskatoon
  • Freeborn Road Land in Corman Park Rm No. 344: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK005482

    Freeborn Road Land Corman Park Rm No. 344 S0K 0Y0
    Main Photo: Freeborn Road Land in Corman Park Rm No. 344: Farm for sale : MLS®# SK005482
    $699,900
    Farm
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    SK005482
    Nice holding property or site to build a home on, just outside city limits. The land falls under P4G zoning and is designated as agricultural land that cannot currently be subdivided, land only the other driveway and house seen in picture 1 not included. More details
    Listed by Boyes Group Realty Inc.
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Saskatchewan Farms For Sale

Saskatchewan is a province in Western Canada, bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, to the northeast by Nunavut, and to the south by the United States (Montana and North Dakota). Saskatchewan and Alberta are the only landlocked provinces of Canada. In 2023, Saskatchewan’s population was estimated at 1,225,493.[8] Nearly 10% of Saskatchewan’s total area of 651,900 km2 (251,700 sq mi) is fresh water, mostly rivers, reservoirs, and lakes.

Residents primarily live in the southern prairie half of the province, while the northern half is mostly forested and sparsely populated. Roughly half live in the province’s largest city Saskatoon or the provincial capital Regina. Other notable cities include Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Yorkton, Swift Current, North Battleford, Estevan, Weyburn, Melfort, and the border city Lloydminster.[9] English is the primary language of the province, with 82.4% of Saskatchewanians speaking English as their first language.[10]

Saskatchewan has been inhabited for thousands of years by indigenous groups. Europeans first explored the area in 1690 and first settled in the area in 1774. It became a province in 1905, carved out from the vast North-West Territories, which had until then included most of the Canadian Prairies. In the early 20th century, the province became known as a stronghold for Canadian social democracy; North America’s first social-democratic government was elected in 1944. The province’s economy is based on agriculture, mining, and energy

Saskatchewan is the only province without a natural border. As its borders follow geographic lines of longitude and latitude, the province is roughly a quadrilateral, or a shape with four sides. However, the southern border on the 49th parallel and the northern border on the 60th parallel curve to the left as one proceeds east, as do all parallels in the Northern Hemisphere. Additionally, the eastern boundary of the province follows range lines and correction lines of the Dominion Land Survey, laid out by surveyors prior to the Dominion Lands Act homestead program (1880–1928).

Saskatchewan is part of the western provinces and is bounded on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the north-east by Nunavut, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota. Saskatchewan has the distinction of being the only Canadian province for which no borders correspond to physical geographic features (i.e. they are all parallels and meridians). Along with Alberta, Saskatchewan is one of only two land-locked provinces.

The overwhelming majority of Saskatchewan’s population is in the southern third of the province, south of the 53rd parallel.

Saskatchewan contains two major natural regions: the boreal forest in the north and the prairies in the south. They are separated by an aspen parkland transition zone near the North Saskatchewan River on the western side of the province, and near to south of the Saskatchewan River on the eastern side.

Northern Saskatchewan is mostly covered by forest except for the Lake Athabasca Sand Dunes, the largest active sand dunes in the world north of 58°, and adjacent to the southern shore of Lake Athabasca. Southern Saskatchewan contains another area with sand dunes known as the “Great Sand Hills” covering over 300 km2 (120 sq mi). The Cypress Hills, in the southwestern corner of Saskatchewan and Killdeer Badlands (Grasslands National Park), are areas of the province that were unglaciated during the last glaciation period, the Wisconsin glaciation.

The province’s highest point, at 1,392 m (4,567 ft), is in the Cypress Hills less than 2 km (1.2 mi) from the provincial boundary with Alberta.[14] The lowest point is the shore of Lake Athabasca, at 213 m (699 ft). The province has 14 major drainage basins made up of various rivers and watersheds draining into the Arctic Ocean, Hudson Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.[15]

Climate

climate types of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan receives more hours of sunshine than any other Canadian province.[16] The province lies far from any significant body of water. This fact, combined with its northerly latitude, gives it a warm summer, corresponding to its humid continental climate (Köppen type Dfb) in the central and most of the eastern parts of the province, as well as the Cypress Hills; drying off to a semi-arid steppe climate (Köppen type BSk) in the southwestern part of the province. Drought can affect agricultural areas during long periods with little or no precipitation at all.

The northern parts of Saskatchewan – from about La Ronge northward – have a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc) with a shorter summer season. Summers can get very hot, sometimes above 38 °C (100 °F) during the day, and with humidity decreasing from northeast to southwest.

Warm southern winds blow from the plains and intermontane regions of the Western United States during much of July and August, very cool or hot but changeable air masses often occur during spring and in September. Winters are usually bitterly cold, with frequent Arctic air descending from the north.[17] with high temperatures not breaking ?17 °C (1 °F) for weeks at a time. Warm chinook winds often blow from the west, bringing periods of mild weather. Annual precipitation averages 30 to 45 centimetres (12 to 18 inches) across the province, with the bulk of rain falling in June, July, and August.[18]

Saskatchewan is one of the most tornado-active parts of Canada, averaging roughly 12 to 18 tornadoes per year, some violent. In 2012, 33 tornadoes were reported in the province. The Regina Cyclone took place in June 1912 when 28 people died in an F4 Fujita scale tornado. Severe and non-severe thunderstorm events occur in Saskatchewan, usually from early spring to late summer. Hail, strong winds and isolated tornadoes are a common occurrence.

The hottest temperature ever recorded in Saskatchewan was in July 1937 when the temperature rose to 45 °C (113 °F) in Midale and Yellow Grass. The coldest ever recorded in the province was ?56.7 °C (?70.1 °F) in Prince Albert, north of Saskatoon, in February 1893.

The first known European to enter Saskatchewan was Henry Kelsey from England in 1690, who travelled up the Saskatchewan River in hopes of trading fur with the region’s indigenous peoples. Fort La Jonquière and Fort de la Corne were first established in 1751 and 1753 by early French explorers and traders. The first permanent European settlement was a Hudson’s Bay Company post at Cumberland House, founded in 1774 by Samuel Hearne.[23] The southern part of the province was part of Spanish Louisiana from 1762 until 1802.[24]

19th century
In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase transferred from France to the United States part of what is now Alberta and Saskatchewan. In 1818, the U.S. ceded the area to Britain. Most of what is now Saskatchewan was part of Rupert’s Land and controlled by the Hudson’s Bay Company, which claimed rights to all watersheds flowing into Hudson Bay, including the Saskatchewan River, Churchill, Assiniboine, Souris, and Qu’Appelle River systems.

In the late 1850s and early 1860s, scientific expeditions led by John Palliser and Henry Youle Hind explored the prairie region of the province.

In 1870, Canada acquired the Hudson’s Bay Company’s territories and formed the North-West Territories to administer the vast territory between British Columbia and Manitoba. The Crown also entered into a series of numbered treaties with the indigenous peoples of the area, which serve as the basis of the relationship between First Nations, as they are called today, and the Crown. Since the late twentieth century, land losses and inequities as a result of those treaties have been subject to negotiation for settlement between the First Nations in Saskatchewan and the federal government, in collaboration with provincial governments.

In 1876, following their defeat of United States Army forces at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Montana Territory in the United States, the Lakota Chief Sitting Bull led several thousand of his people to Wood Mountain. Survivors and descendants founded Wood Mountain Reserve in 1914.

The North-West Mounted Police set up several posts and forts across Saskatchewan, including Fort Walsh in the Cypress Hills, and Wood Mountain Post in south-central Saskatchewan near the United States border.

The 1885 Battle of Batoche was a battle during the North-West Rebellion. 1885 illustration by Sergeant Grundy
Many Métis people, who had not been signatories to a treaty, had moved to the Southbranch Settlement and Prince Albert district north of present-day Saskatoon following the Red River Rebellion in Manitoba in 1870. In the early 1880s, the Canadian government refused to hear the Métis’ grievances, which stemmed from land-use issues.

Finally, in 1885, the Métis, led by Louis Riel, staged the North-West Rebellion and declared a provisional government. They were defeated by a Canadian militia brought to the Canadian prairies by the new Canadian Pacific Railway. Riel, who surrendered and was convicted of treason in a packed Regina courtroom, was hanged on November 16, 1885. Since then, the government has recognized the Métis as an aboriginal people with status rights and provided them with various benefits.

European settlements
The national policy set by the federal government, the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Hudson’s Bay Company and associated land companies encouraged immigration. The Dominion Lands Act of 1872 permitted settlers to acquire one-quarter of a square mile of land to homestead and offered an additional quarter upon establishing a homestead. In 1874, the North-West Mounted Police began providing police services. In 1876, the North-West Territories Act provided for appointment, by the Ottawa, of a Lieutenant Governor and a Council to assist him.[25]


Highly optimistic advertising campaigns promoted the benefits of prairie living. Potential immigrants read leaflets that described Canada as a favourable place to live and downplayed the need for agricultural expertise. Ads in The Nor’-West Farmer by the Commissioner of Immigration implied that western land held water, wood, gold, silver, iron, copper, and cheap coal for fuel, all of which were readily at hand. The reality was far harsher, especially for the first arrivals who lived in sod houses. However eastern money poured in and by 1913, long term mortgage loans to Saskatchewan farmers had reached $65 million.[26]

The dominant groups comprised British settlers from eastern Canada and Britain, who comprised about half of the population during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They played the leading role in establishing the basic institutions of plains society, economy and government.[27]

Source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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