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  • 211. Characteristics of farm operators: number of farm operators who lived on the farm, Census of Agriculture, 2011
    Table: 32-10-0443-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2011. Number of farm operators who lived on the farm at any time during the 12 months prior to the census.

    Release date: 2017-05-10
  • 212. Characteristics of farm operators: farm work, Census of Agriculture, 2011 and 2016, inactive Archived
    Table: 32-10-0444-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2011 and 2016. Farm operators by classified by average weekly time contribution to the agricultural operation.

    Release date: 2017-05-10
  • 213. Characteristics of farm operators: other paid work, Census of Agriculture, 2011 and 2016, inactive Archived
    Table: 32-10-0445-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: Census of Agriculture, 2011 and 2016. Farm operators by classified by average weekly time contribution to other paid work.
    Release date: 2017-05-10
  • 214. Soy Story: A Short History of Glycine max in Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 21-004-X201700114779
    Description:

    This article describes the development of the soybean production in Canada since the 1960s.

    Release date: 2017-03-03
  • 215. Income characteristics of farm operators in the year prior to the census, classified by farm type
    Table: 32-10-0192-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: Number of farm operators and income characteristics by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) from the Socioeconomic overview of the farm population.
    Release date: 2016-06-30
  • 216. Study: Agriculture and wildlife: A two-way relationship 2011 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201508910363
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2015-03-30
  • 217. Agriculture and wildlife: A two-way relationship Archived
    Articles and reports: 16-002-X201500214133
    Description: This study uses data from the 2011 Census of Agriculture to examine wildlife habitat available on agricultural land, benefits that agriculture receives from wildlife, and mutually-beneficial farm practices.
    Release date: 2015-03-30
  • 218. Overview of livestock farm operating expenses Archived
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X201400114084
    Description:

    An overview of operating expenses of Canadian livestock farms. The expenditures vary depending on the province, production method and industry type. The summary analysis makes it possible to compare the movement of expenditures for each dollar spent.

    Release date: 2014-10-28
  • 219. Pulses in Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X201400114041
    Description:

    A pulse is an edible seed harvested from the pod of a variety of annual leguminous plants. Pulses grown in Canada include, mainly, dry beans, dry peas, lentils and chickpeas. Pulse area and production in Canada has increased since the 1980s, making the country one of the leading producers and exporters of pulses worldwide.

    Release date: 2014-08-26
  • 220. Feeding the soil puts food on your plate Archived
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X201400113006
    Geography: Canada
    Description: As crops grow, they deplete the soil’s fertility by absorbing nutrients from the land. These nutrients, need to be replenished in order to ensure that there is something in the soil for the next year’s crops. Canadian agriculture relies heavily on commercial fertilizers as well as manure to replenish soil’s nutrients. This article examines how farmers provide their crops with the nutrients they need to grow and how these farming practices have changed over time.
    Release date: 2014-05-29
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  • 1. A Christmas Tree Trivia Showdown
    Stats in brief: 45-20-00032025009
    Description: Think your Christmas tree knowledge is top-notch? Time to put it to the test! In this holiday special of Eh Sayers, our colleagues face off in a trivia showdown all about Canada’s Christmas tree industry. Discover which nation first sparked the tradition, how much Canadian Christmas tree farmers earned in 2023, the surprising numbers behind exports and imports, and more festive facts. After listening, you’ll be the go-to expert on Christmas trees at your holiday party!
    Release date: 2025-12-19
  • 2. The socioeconomic portrait of the Indigenous farm population in Canada, 2021
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100020
    Description: Indigenous Peoples are an integral part of the farm population and have been contributing to the agricultural landscape of what is now Canada for many centuries before the arrival of settlers. This article provides a socioeconomic portrait of the Indigenous farm population, touching on population changes, gender, age, education, type of farming activity and income.
    Release date: 2024-03-07
  • 3. Canadian Agriculture at a Glance
    Journals and periodicals: 96-325-X
    Geography: Canada
    Description: This publication features short and accessible analytical articles that delve further into key findings and emerging trends identified in Census of Agriculture and other data sources related to agriculture. Subjects of analysis include matters related to farm land, crops, livestock, farm finances, technology, the environment and the farm population, as well as other economic and social aspects of Canada’s agriculture industry. Analytical articles are written in plain language and are intended to be a valuable source of information for a broad audience, including policy analysts, students, researchers, agricultural operators, the media and the public at large.
    Release date: 2024-03-07
  • 4. A closer look at dairy goat farming in Ontario
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100019
    Description: Goats are raised to produce dairy, meat, fibre and skin products. The demand for these products has risen over time in Canada. Results from the Census of Agriculture show that despite a decline in the number of farms reporting goats, the overall number of goats reported on farms in Canada has significantly increased over the last 30 years—largely because of increases in Ontario, where the greatest share of goats has been reported.
    Release date: 2024-01-30
  • 5. The farm operator gender pay gap is narrowing
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100018
    Description: The gender pay gap is a longstanding issue that exists in various industries across Canada, including the agricultural sector. This article provides analysis on the gender pay gap among Canada’s farm operators over time and explores the gender pay gap in 2020 by geography, farm type, revenue class, level of education, field of study, racialized group and population centre.
    Release date: 2023-12-08
  • 6. A story about the diversity of Canada’s farm operators
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100017
    Description: This article provides insights on the ethnocultural diversity of farm operators, according to various socioeconomic characteristics, such as racialized group or Indigenous self-identification, mother tongue, place of birth, immigrant status, gender, age, educational attainment, farm type, and revenue class.
    Release date: 2023-10-27
  • 7. The socioeconomic snapshot of Canada’s evolving farm population 2021 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202323736884
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2023-08-25
  • 8. Educational portrait of Canada’s farm operators, 2021 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023042
    Description: This infographic looks at the educational attainment of farm operators by field of study, gender and age group. The main data source for this product is the 2021 Agriculture–Population Linkage (linkage between the Census of Agriculture and the Census of Population).
    Release date: 2023-08-25
  • 9. Portrait of Canada’s immigrant farm population, 2021 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023043
    Description: This infographic looks at various aspects of the immigrant farm population, including mother tongue and places of birth. The main data source for this product is the 2021 Agriculture–Population Linkage (linkage between the Census of Agriculture and the Census of Population).
    Release date: 2023-08-25
  • 10. Socioeconomic portrait of Canada’s farm population, 2021 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023044
    Description: This infographic looks at the distribution of the Canadian farm population by province, area (rural vs urban), median household income and farm type. The main data source for this product is the 2021 Agriculture–Population Linkage (linkage between the Census of Agriculture and the Census of Population).
    Release date: 2023-08-25
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  • 21. Canadian Agriculture at a Glance - Teacher's Kit Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    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
  • 22. They're Here to Farm Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004022
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This activity focuses on the contribution of immigrants to Canadian agriculture, highlighting which countries they come from and why, and what types of farms they prefer.

    Release date: 2005-01-28
  • 23. Where Were Your Ancestors in 1871? Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004023
    Description:

    This activity looks at farm families in the 1870s, contrasting life in pioneer times with that of today. Students look at the profile of their family and community now and in the past.

    Release date: 2005-01-28
  • 24. Pig Production Is Getting Bigger and More Specialized Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004024
    Description:

    This activity looks at changes in pig production and the factors behind them.

    Release date: 2005-01-28
  • 25. Technology on the Farm Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004027
    Description:

    This activity looks at the different ways in which technology is used on the farm.

    Release date: 2005-01-28
  • 26. Farming with a Mouse Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004028
    Description:

    This lesson focuses on computer use on farms. As in other parts of society, computers are a part of farmers' lives. Computers provide much-needed information on farms and facilitate activities such as banking, marketing, communications and research.

    Release date: 2005-01-28
  • 27. Bud the Spud Moves West Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004015
    Description:

    This activity focusses on the increase in potato production in Western Canada. It discusses how scientists and growers are discovering that soil and climate conditions in Western Canada are well suited to growing potatoes.

    Release date: 2004-10-29
  • 28. From Concord to Chardonnay: Canada's Grape Transformation Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004016
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This activity looks at how Canada's grape industry has transformed itself in the wake of the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement.

    Release date: 2004-10-29
  • 29. What Is "Sustainable" Agriculture? Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004017
    Description:

    This activity focusses on the concept of sustainability as it applies to agriculture. To fully understand the concept of sustainability, we need to understand all aspects of it: environmental, economic and social sustainability.

    Release date: 2004-10-29
  • 30. There's More to Organic Farming than Being Pesticide-free Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004018
    Description:

    This activity looks at all aspects of organic farming, helping students to understand what 'organic' really means.

    Release date: 2004-10-29

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