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- 1. Demographic changes in Canadian Agriculture ArchivedArticles and reports: 96-325-X201400111905Geography: CanadaDescription:
The structure of the agriculture industry changed significantly over the last two decades. There are fewer but larger farms contributing to Canadian agriculture production. Since 1991, the average farm area increased, while the number of farm operators decreased. The average age of farm operators also increased.
Release date: 2014-02-18 - Table: 21-023-XGeography: CanadaDescription: This report details the methodology and results of the Farm Environmental Management Survey (FEMS).
The FEMS is conducted to gather information about farming practices on Canadian crop and livestock operations. The survey focuses on information related to manure storage and spreading, pesticide application, crop and nutrient management, grazing and the implementation of environmental farm plans.
Release date: 2013-10-09 - Table: 21-208-XGeography: CanadaDescription:
This publication provides detailed financial information on farm-level revenues, expenses and net operating income by province, type of farm (based on the North American Industry Classification System) and revenue class. Information on the degree of specialization for selected farm types and financial performance indicators of farms by province and by type of farm are also presented.
This publication also includes data highlights and information on concepts, methods and data quality. A relevant article on the story emanating from the data is also featured.
Data from Canada Revenue Agency's income tax returns of unincorporated and incorporated farms provide the statistical basis for this publication.
Release date: 2012-06-26 - Articles and reports: 21-601-M2011093Geography: CanadaDescription:
For a majority of farm families and operators in OECD countries, off-farm or non-farm occupations have become a significant source of income and a major determinant of their well-being. This study investigates the use of off-farm employment by the operator as a tool to reduce the variability of the total income of the farm operator. A two-part model is developed to estimate the impact of farm income risk on the decision to participate in the off-farm labour market and the level of off-farm employment income. Longitudinal farm operator level data for about 31,305 Canadian farm operators from 2001 to 2006 are used for this study. The variability of farm gross market revenue is found to positively affect the likelihood of off-farm work and the level of off-farm employment income, in particular for operators of large commercial farms. The ability of a significant number of operators of larger farms to increase their coping capacity through off-farm employment income suggests the presence of substantial interactions between off-farm income and farm income stabilization policies. Consequently, the focus of agricultural policies on risk management and income stabilization reinforces the linkages between rural and agricultural policies. In particular, it appears that policies designed to facilitate access to off-farm work or to enhance off-farm opportunities, such as rural development programs, could contribute to achieve some objectives underlying agricultural income stabilization programs. These results reinforce the need for coherent rural and agricultural policies, and reinforce the argument for place-based policy that augments the opportunities for all residents in a locality, not just those in a specific sector.
Release date: 2011-11-22 - Articles and reports: 21-004-X200900210942Geography: CanadaDescription:
This article highlights the key agricultural events in 2008.
Release date: 2009-11-10 - Articles and reports: 16-002-X200900310927Geography: CanadaDescription:
Water is essential for crop production, whether it is provided by rain or irrigation. Although relatively few farms in Canada irrigate, this use of water can represent a significant portion of water use in some areas of the country. This article presents information on the use of irrigation in 2007.
Release date: 2009-09-24 - Articles and reports: 21-006-X2008001Geography: CanadaDescription:
This bulletin is a summary of a larger working paper which contains more details on the theoretical framework, data and variable selection, estimation procedure, probability estimates and some mapping and simulation analysis (Alasia et Al. 2007).
Release date: 2009-03-09 - 8. Are Canada's Large Farms Really Different? ArchivedArticles and reports: 21-004-X200700110601Geography: CanadaDescription:
The largest farms, with annual revenue over $500,000, now account for the majority of agricultural production in the country. In this article, Canadian farms with revenue over $500,000 have been further subdivided.
Release date: 2008-07-25 - 9. Organic: from niche to mainstream ArchivedArticles and reports: 96-325-X200700010529Geography: CanadaDescription:
With growing consumer demand and increasing visibility, many organic food products in Canada are being showcased in grocery stores, natural food stores, farmers markets and in community-supported agriculture projects. For consumers the challenge is to know what organic really means. Is it the same as certified organic? How large is the market for organic food in Canada and what are farmers doing to address the demand? This article provides insight on this rapidly evolving organic food sector of agriculture in Canada.
Release date: 2008-03-28 - 10. Agricultural water use in Canada [2001] ArchivedThematic map: 16-002-X200800110541Geography: CanadaDescription:
Water is an essential input for crop and animal production. This article, based on the study "Estimation of Water Use in Canadian Agriculture in 2001", maps agricultural water use across the country.
Release date: 2008-03-27
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- Table: 21-023-XGeography: CanadaDescription: This report details the methodology and results of the Farm Environmental Management Survey (FEMS).
The FEMS is conducted to gather information about farming practices on Canadian crop and livestock operations. The survey focuses on information related to manure storage and spreading, pesticide application, crop and nutrient management, grazing and the implementation of environmental farm plans.
Release date: 2013-10-09 - Table: 21-208-XGeography: CanadaDescription:
This publication provides detailed financial information on farm-level revenues, expenses and net operating income by province, type of farm (based on the North American Industry Classification System) and revenue class. Information on the degree of specialization for selected farm types and financial performance indicators of farms by province and by type of farm are also presented.
This publication also includes data highlights and information on concepts, methods and data quality. A relevant article on the story emanating from the data is also featured.
Data from Canada Revenue Agency's income tax returns of unincorporated and incorporated farms provide the statistical basis for this publication.
Release date: 2012-06-26 - 3. Agricultural water use in Canada [2001] ArchivedThematic map: 16-002-X200800110541Geography: CanadaDescription:
Water is an essential input for crop and animal production. This article, based on the study "Estimation of Water Use in Canadian Agriculture in 2001", maps agricultural water use across the country.
Release date: 2008-03-27
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- 1. Demographic changes in Canadian Agriculture ArchivedArticles and reports: 96-325-X201400111905Geography: CanadaDescription:
The structure of the agriculture industry changed significantly over the last two decades. There are fewer but larger farms contributing to Canadian agriculture production. Since 1991, the average farm area increased, while the number of farm operators decreased. The average age of farm operators also increased.
Release date: 2014-02-18 - Articles and reports: 21-601-M2011093Geography: CanadaDescription:
For a majority of farm families and operators in OECD countries, off-farm or non-farm occupations have become a significant source of income and a major determinant of their well-being. This study investigates the use of off-farm employment by the operator as a tool to reduce the variability of the total income of the farm operator. A two-part model is developed to estimate the impact of farm income risk on the decision to participate in the off-farm labour market and the level of off-farm employment income. Longitudinal farm operator level data for about 31,305 Canadian farm operators from 2001 to 2006 are used for this study. The variability of farm gross market revenue is found to positively affect the likelihood of off-farm work and the level of off-farm employment income, in particular for operators of large commercial farms. The ability of a significant number of operators of larger farms to increase their coping capacity through off-farm employment income suggests the presence of substantial interactions between off-farm income and farm income stabilization policies. Consequently, the focus of agricultural policies on risk management and income stabilization reinforces the linkages between rural and agricultural policies. In particular, it appears that policies designed to facilitate access to off-farm work or to enhance off-farm opportunities, such as rural development programs, could contribute to achieve some objectives underlying agricultural income stabilization programs. These results reinforce the need for coherent rural and agricultural policies, and reinforce the argument for place-based policy that augments the opportunities for all residents in a locality, not just those in a specific sector.
Release date: 2011-11-22 - Articles and reports: 21-004-X200900210942Geography: CanadaDescription:
This article highlights the key agricultural events in 2008.
Release date: 2009-11-10 - Articles and reports: 16-002-X200900310927Geography: CanadaDescription:
Water is essential for crop production, whether it is provided by rain or irrigation. Although relatively few farms in Canada irrigate, this use of water can represent a significant portion of water use in some areas of the country. This article presents information on the use of irrigation in 2007.
Release date: 2009-09-24 - Articles and reports: 21-006-X2008001Geography: CanadaDescription:
This bulletin is a summary of a larger working paper which contains more details on the theoretical framework, data and variable selection, estimation procedure, probability estimates and some mapping and simulation analysis (Alasia et Al. 2007).
Release date: 2009-03-09 - 6. Are Canada's Large Farms Really Different? ArchivedArticles and reports: 21-004-X200700110601Geography: CanadaDescription:
The largest farms, with annual revenue over $500,000, now account for the majority of agricultural production in the country. In this article, Canadian farms with revenue over $500,000 have been further subdivided.
Release date: 2008-07-25 - 7. Organic: from niche to mainstream ArchivedArticles and reports: 96-325-X200700010529Geography: CanadaDescription:
With growing consumer demand and increasing visibility, many organic food products in Canada are being showcased in grocery stores, natural food stores, farmers markets and in community-supported agriculture projects. For consumers the challenge is to know what organic really means. Is it the same as certified organic? How large is the market for organic food in Canada and what are farmers doing to address the demand? This article provides insight on this rapidly evolving organic food sector of agriculture in Canada.
Release date: 2008-03-28 - 8. Water Management on Canadian Farms ArchivedArticles and reports: 21-021-M2007001Geography: CanadaDescription:
The analysis contained in this article is based on results from the 2001 Farm Environmental Management Survey (FEMS). It presents information on various practices used to manage water on Canadian farms. Practices surveyed are divided in two groupings: those used to protect natural sources of water - maintaining vegetation on areas adjacent to natural sources of water, management of grazing livestock, conservation measures for natural wetland areas, and disposal of milkhouse wash water and toxic wastes; and those related to the use of water for farming and household activities types of irrigation systems and testing of domestic water.
Results show that farm practices impacting water quality and quantity are significantly used by Canadian farmers. Higher adoption rates of environmental measures could likely be achieved to reduce agriculture's environmental footprint. These results can assist governments, farmers and non-governmental organizations in targeting actions and in the promotion and development of new farm environmental programs and practices.
Release date: 2007-11-06 - 9. Farm Environmental Management in Canada ArchivedJournals and periodicals: 21-021-MGeography: CanadaDescription:
The series Farm Environmental Management in Canada presents key information on agri-environmental practices used on Canadian farms. The series includes several articles on themes such as manure storage, manure application, water management, chemical inputs use and sustainable land management practices. These analyses are supported by data from the 2001 Farm Environmental Management Survey (FEMS) and supplemented with information from the 2001 Census of Agriculture. FEMS is the only dedicated national source of information on a broad range of farming practices that impact on the environment.
The FEMS survey collects farm-level information on manure management practices, sustainable grazing systems, crop nutrient management, pesticides application practices, land and water management practices (including irrigation farming practices), and whole farm environmental management. It provides benchmark information for anyone with an interest in agri-environmental issues.
Release date: 2007-11-06 - 10. A Visit to Canada's Countryside: Rural Tourism ArchivedArticles and reports: 21-006-X2005005Geography: CanadaDescription:
This bulletin examines the number and characteristics of travellers to rural Canada in 2002 in order to develop an initial understanding.
Release date: 2005-07-26
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- 1. Canadian Agriculture at a Glance - Teacher's Kit ArchivedSurveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-MGeography: CanadaDescription:
This teacher's kit focuses on secondary school subject areas: family studies/home economics; geography; history; and science. The lessons are connected to curricula across Canada.
The publication contains short analytical articles and full-colour maps, photographs, charts and graphs on different aspects of Canada's agriculture industry. Written in plain language for students, the book uses Census of Agriculture and other data.
Release date: 2005-03-18
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