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Agriculture notices

Periodically, Crown lands are made available to the public by auction or tender for the right to hold an agricultural disposition.

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Important notice

There are no auctions available at this time.

Overview

Forestry and Parks (the ministry) routinely reviews applications for agriculture dispositions as submitted through Land Review Requests (LRR). When decisions to allocate lands for agriculture dispositions is made, the ministry may use various allocation methods including auctions and tender processes. 

Auctions are conducted by a private vendor on behalf of the ministry.

Auctions

General information

  • The successful bidder, upon award of the disposition, will be responsible for all applicable fees, rent and royalties under the Public Lands Act.
  • All details including names and amounts become public information after completion.
  • The ministry reserves the right to cancel the auction without prior notice to the public.
  • The ministry reserves the right to withdraw any of the lands from the auction, or to include any other lands therein.
  • The ministry, at its sole discretion, may deem a bid incomplete or incorrect per these requirements, and reject it.

Requirements

  • Individual bidders must be 18 years of age or older and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
  • Bidders who are Government of Alberta employee(s) are to follow section 24 of the Public Service Act and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Ethics for the Public Service of Alberta.
  • The disposition will be issued to the successful bidder in the name(s) listed on the Crown Land Disposition Auction Declaration form. Changes will not be accepted.
  • A bidder who is a company, corporation, or association must be registered in the Alberta Corporate Registry and be authorized to conduct business in Alberta.
  • The bidder must not be indebted to the Crown under any disposition in the name of the bidder granted under the Public Lands Act.
  • The bidder must be in compliance with the terms of all dispositions in the name of the bidder granted under the Public Lands Act, whether sole or with other disposition holders.

Conditions

  • Submitted bids may not be withdrawn or countermanded.
  • Access to the land under disposition is not included as part of the disposition. The successful bidder is responsible for ensuring that access to the land under disposition is available and suitable for their intended use.
  • The successful bidder will be issued a disposition for a 10-year term and is responsible for payment of a mapping fee, annual municipal taxes, and annual rent. See Public lands fee updates.
  • The successful bidder must complete any remaining application requirements specified by the ministry within 10 days of request.
  • The disposition will be subject to the legislation and must be grazed by livestock (that is, cattle, horses, and sheep) solely belonging to the disposition holder.
  • The acquisition of a disposition does not convey the right to graze bison. To graze bison on the land, additional written approval from the ministry is required.
  • The grazing licence holder has exclusive use of the area for grazing only. The ministry or other regulatory bodies, may issue additional dispositions to any person authorizing that person to enter onto, use and occupy the lands for various purposes including, but not limited to, the extraction and removal of merchantable resources, or to conduct development, including, but not limited to mineral resource development.
  • Normal fencing and utilization requirements will apply, and no range improvement may be carried out on the land unless prior written approval has been obtained from the ministry.
  • The Line Fence Act applies and arrangements with the adjoining landowners or former occupant(s) regarding the use or purchase of any perimeter fences is the responsibility of the successful bidder.
  • The ministry may specify other requirements at its discretion.

Resources

Contact

Connect with Public Lands Disposition Management:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm
Email: [email protected] for agriculture auction or tender inquires, or call the local agrologist.

Address:
5th Floor, Petroleum Plaza, South Tower
9945 108 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2G8

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