The Breton Soil Plots, established in 1929 near the Village of Breton, are a one-of-a-kind agricultural research site. Created by the University of Alberta to test farming methods for the forest belt, they remain the only long-term plots on Gray Luvisolic soils in Canada, and possibly the world.

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A Living Library of Soil and Crops

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For nearly a century, the plots have revealed how different practices. Like crop rotations, tillage, and fertilizers, affect soil and productivity. Today, they continue to support global research on farming, climate, and soil health.​

 

A Recognized Historic Resource​

 

Designated as an Alberta Registered Historic Resource, the Breton Soil Plots are more than research fields. They’re a living piece of Alberta’s agricultural history, a scientific treasure, and a must-see attraction for anyone curious about how farming shaped this province.​