Carlin Farm For Sale - 156.8+/- Acres - 106 Shares Fort Lyon Canal

Location: 3 ½ miles north of Wiley, CO, on both sides of Highway 287 Legal: S½NE¼19-T21S-R47W, ex 1st Sub. Div. and .459 ac N½20-T21S-R47 West of Ft Lyon Canal, ex. .233 ac to CDOT

Size:

Deeded Acres – 156.8

Irrigated Acres – 108 +/-

Dryland Acres – 29 +/-

Other – 19.8

Water:  106 Shares of Fort Lyon Canal

Lease: Year-to-Year crop share

Soils:

Rocky Ford clay loam - 1-3% slopes – 48.6%

Numa clay loam - 1-3% slopes – 29.6%

Nepesta clay loam - 0-1% slopes – 17.1%

Rocky Ford clay loam - 3-5% slopes – 3.2%

Nepesta clay loam – 1-3% slopes – 1.4%

Taxes: $1,921.43

Realtor's Comments:

Owning shares of the Fort Lyon Canal is not just a financial investment but a stake in one of Colorado's crucial agricultural resources. The Fort Lyon Canal, the largest in eastern Colorado, plays a pivotal role in supporting the agricultural industry by providing essential irrigation water to a vast area of farmland in the Arkansas Valley. This canal is instrumental in the cultivation of various crops, contributing significantly to the local and state economy.

Owning farmland presents a multitude of benefits, extending beyond the tangible yield of crops and into financial stability, environmental stewardship, and personal fulfillment. At its core, farmland offers a direct pathway to the agricultural sector, one of the foundational pillars of the global economy. This connection not only allows for the production of food, but also provides a hedge against inflation since the value of tangible assets like land typically increases over time. Furthermore, in an era where market volatility is commonplace, farmland can offer a more stable investment compared to traditional stocks or bonds, thanks in part to its inherent value and the perpetual demand for food and agricultural products.