Detailed Description
Selling ONLINE July 21, 2026. 'Dundas Prime' will be offered for sale by CLHbid.com by way of ONLINE electronic tender in 5 Parcels from 11am-12pm EDT.
The price listed is the Starting Bid for Parcel 4 - see website for Details & Starting Bids.
https://www.clhbid.com/auctions/dundas-prime/
Some farms are built over generations, and others become part of the landscape itself. ‘Dundas Prime’ is one of the latter. Located in North Dundas Township between Chesterville and Winchester, Ontario, ‘Dundas Prime’ consists of 496 acres selling as 5 Parcels, with the opportunity to purchase the entire farm ‘En Bloc’. This is a region recognized as a robust agricultural hub in eastern Ontario featuring rich soil and agri-food clusters that drive innovation and productivity.
Positioned in Ontario’s Nation Valley near the South Nation River, this is the kind of farmland that rarely comes to market. Open from corner-to-corner, meticulously maintained, and fully tile drained, ‘Dundas Prime’ represents large-scale, high-quality farmland built for today’s equipment and today’s producer. The husbandry stands out immediately: clean fields, open cultivated acres, and productive soils capable of growing exceptional corn and soybean crops year after year.
This is a true multigenerational farm with deep roots in Eastern Ontario agriculture. In 1955, the Derks family purchased a 270-acre dairy farm in Chesterville, laying the foundation for what would become Derks Farms Inc. and Derks Elevator Inc. In 1978, Gary Derks purchased the farm from his father and transitioned the operation from dairy farming into cash cropping. Corn production expanded, soybeans were added into rotation, and the operation continued to grow over the decades. Eventually the business expanded beyond the farm gate with soybean roasting and soybean crushing through Derks Elevator Inc., producing roasted soybeans, soybean meal, soybean hulls, and soybean oil for farmers and businesses across Ontario and Quebec.
That history matters because the care for the land is apparent everywhere you look. Location is also imperative, and ‘Dundas Prime’ can be found in a prime locale. Situated within reach of Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, this farm sits in one of the country’s most robust and stable agricultural regions. Eastern Ontario continues to see strong interest from producers and investors alike due to quality land, infrastructure, and proximity to major markets.
Price discovery with CLHbid.com is still new in this area, but it creates a significant opportunity for land buyers. Competitive online bidding allows the market to speak in real time, creating transparency and a true opportunity to secure exceptional farmland.
Parcel 1 consists of 48 acres with direct access from Highway 43 running on the northern boundary. With a small stand of trees in the northwest corner, this Parcel is otherwise wide open and hosts huge long-term potential given the location and visibility.
Parcel 2 comprises 229 acres and represents a large-scale farming opportunity with productive cultivated acres in a tightly held area. Predominantly wide open, access can be gained from Nesbitt Road on the south side of the Parcel.
Parcel 3 consists of 147 acres, and if paired with Parcel 4 at 21 acres, the two make an outstanding package for expansion, investment, or building a strong operating block together. Both Parcels offer open acres and excellent access.
Comprised of 50 acres, Parcel 5 rounds out this incredible offering in this highly regarded farming region.
Interested buyers may bid with confidence on sale day knowing that CLHbid.com’s Universal Close means bidding on all Parcels will remain live until the very end. Qualified bidders will have the opportunity to purchase the entire assemblage 'En Bloc' in the second round of bidding. This eliminates the risk of traveling for one Parcel if you want the entire farm. Even if you are not interested in purchasing 'En Bloc', this round of bidding may still affect you; please see the 'En Bloc Details' attachment for more information.
‘Dundas Prime’ is a rare assemblage in a progressive township that supports a diverse agricultural economy including dairy, grain, and cash crops, supported by local suppliers, equipment dealers, and agri-business services. The agri-food clusters promote cooperation between the public and private sectors, accelerating innovation and technology adoption, which enables small farmer integration, boosts regional competitiveness, and aids in economic development. ‘Dundas Prime’ is more than just acres. It is the definition of scale, quality, and history. This is an opportunity to secure prime Ontario farmland that has been cared for properly for generations.
‘Dundas Prime’ is being offered for sale via online escalating tender by CLHbid.com. Please check the website for updates from time to time.