Sunburst Growers Ltd. Farms - THE LAND

 





















This is excellent land highly assessed in the moist dark brown soil zone made up mostly of Elstow-Clay and Elstow Silty Clay-Loam, which is some of the best classes of soils of this zone.

These lands produce high yields of a variety of crops most years since the clay base is able to retain sub-soil moisture longer into the growing season than lighter lands.

The Land

The land is located 30 minutes south-east of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan is located in the middle of the 3 prairie provices of Canada.

The land is organized into two main clusters, which are highlighted in the two municipality maps shown. The land is located within the Rural Municipalities of Colonsay and Blucher. As seen, the two parcels are close to Elstow and Colonsay which provide good highway access for grain transportation.

Grain Transportation

Transportation costs of grains from the local inland terminals to Vancouver are approximately $1.00/bushel. Inland terminals present are Pioneer, north of Saskatoon, P&H and AgPro located in Saskatoon, ConAgra at Aberdeen and Cargil at Clavet. In addition, U.G.G. and Agpro are located 1 hour south of the home quarter at Davidson. These latter two facilities are ideal for mixing off and upgrading grains. Producer rail car loadout facility at Elstow on heavy rail (Canadian Pacific) with a 10 car spot is present.

Legal
Description
RM
Soil Class
Soil Type
Tilted Acres
Cult. Acres
SW 24-35-28 W2
Colonsay
Class 3
ELC-SICL
160
158
NE 26-35-28 W2
342
Class 3
ELC-SICL
160
159
SE 26-35-28 W2
342
Class 3
ELC-SICL
159
155
NE 25-35-28 W2
342
Class 3
ELC-SICL
151
158
NE 23-35-28 W2
342
Class 3
ELC-SICL
159
158
SE 25-35-28 W2
342
Class 3
ELC-SICL
159
157
NW 15-35-1 W3
Blucher
Class 3
ELC-SICL
159
159
NW 14-35-1 W3
Blucher
Class 3
ELC-SICL
160
160
NE 15-35-1 W3
343
Class 3
ELC-SICL
160
150
NW 11-35-1 W3
343
Class 3
ELC-SICL
160
159
SW 11-35-1 W3
343
Class 3
ELC-SICL
140
140
SW 14-35-1 W3
343
Class 3
ELC-SICL
160
159
SW 15-35-1 W3
343
Class 3
ELC-SICL
159
130
SE 15-35-1 W3
343
Class 3
ELC-SICL
160
148

Other Features of the Land include:

  • Good drainage. There are minimal sloughs and potholes. Fall drainage ditches not required.
  • All arable land is cultivated. All parcels are squared out with minimal bush
  • Low frost risk. Reseeding due to spring frost has never been required. Fall frost is a consideration but is not deemed to be a major risk for this area of the province.
  • Rock free land.

Table Legend:

  • ELC-SICL = Elstow Clay - Silty Clay Loam
  • Cultivated acres in the table may vary from assessment sheets due to recent land improvements.
  • All property topography is level to undulating
  • All cultivated property has been well managed and continuos cropped for many years.
  • Assessments and tax roll will be provided on request
  • The assessed value are some of the highest in the province reaffirming the high value of this land