Recreational Land & Farm for Sale in Wiley, Colorado

Location: 3 1/2 miles north of Wiley, CO, on both sides of Highway 287 Legal: S 1/2 NE 1/4 19-T21S-R47W, ex 1st Sub. Div. and .459 ac N 1/2 20-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.