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Statistics Canada conducts the Census of Agriculture to develop a statistical portrait of Canada's farms and its agricultural operators. Every five years, the Census of Agriculture provides a comprehensive and integrated profile of the physical, economic, social and environmental aspects of Canada's agriculture industry; it is the only data source that consistently provides high-quality detailed statistical information on agriculture for small geographic areas. It collects a wide range of data at the national, provincial and subprovincial levels, such as the number of farms and farm operators, farm area, farm size, farm type, land use, crop areas, land management practices, livestock inventories, business operating arrangements, farm operating revenues, farm operating expenses, farm capital, and farm machinery. The Census of Agriculture not only provides a snapshot in time of the agriculture industry, but is also essential for understanding changes over time, thus serving as a basis for informed public and private decision making.

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  • 1. 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
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Census of Agriculture: Data quality report
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 32-26-0007
    Description: Census of Agriculture data provide statistical information on farms and farm operators at fine geographic levels and for small subpopulations. Quality evaluation activities are essential to ensure that census data are reliable and that they meet user needs.

    This report provides data quality information pertaining to the Census of Agriculture, such as sources of error, error detection, disclosure control methods, data quality indicators, response rates and collection rates.
    Release date: 2024-02-06
  • 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. Agriculture–Population Linkage: Data quality report
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 32-26-0006
    Description: This report provides data quality information pertaining to the Agriculture–Population Linkage, such as sources of error, matching process, response rates, imputation rates, sampling, weighting, disclosure control methods and data quality indicators.
    Release date: 2023-08-25
  • 8. Educational portrait of Canada’s farm operators, 2021
    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
    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
    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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  • 71. Poultry production, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0375-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Live weight broilers, roasters, Cornish and turkeys produced in 2020.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 72. Egg production, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0376-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Number of dozens of table eggs and hatching eggs in 2020.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 73. Commercial poultry hatcheries, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0377-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Number of chicks or other poultry hatched on commercial poultry hatcheries in 2020.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 74. Bees, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0378-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Honeybees and other pollinating bees.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 75. Technologies used on the operation, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0379-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Farms reporting technologies used on the operation in 2020.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 76. Renewable energy production, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0380-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: Census of Agriculture, 2021. Farms reporting renewable energy production on the operation, regardless of ownership.
    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 77. Characteristics of farm operators: Age, sex and number of operators on the farm, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0381-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Age and sex of farm operators classified by the number of operators reported on the farm.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 78. Characteristics of farm operators: farm work and other paid work, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0382-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Farm operators classified by average weekly time contribution to the agricultural operation and to other paid work.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 79. Census of Agriculture: Reference Maps
    Thematic map: 95-630-X
    Description:

    These static reference maps provide the boundaries, codes and names for the geographic levels in Canada for which Census of Agriculture data are released: province or territory, census agricultural region (CAR), census division (CD) and census consolidated subdivision (CCS).

    This product is provided in printable format.

    Release date: 2022-02-22
  • 80. Number and area of farms and farmland area by tenure, Census of Agriculture historical data, 1921 to 2016, inactive Archived
    Table: 32-10-0152-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 1921 to 2016. Number and area of farms and farmland area by tenure.

    Release date: 2022-02-21
Analysis (74)

Analysis (74) (0 to 10 of 74 results)

  • 1. 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
  • 2. 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
  • 3. 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
  • 4. 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
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Educational portrait of Canada’s farm operators, 2021
    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
  • 7. Portrait of Canada’s immigrant farm population, 2021
    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
  • 8. Socioeconomic portrait of Canada’s farm population, 2021
    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
  • 9. The socioeconomic snapshot of Canada’s evolving farm population 2021
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202323736884
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2023-08-25
  • 10. Canada’s farms integrate renewable energy production and technologies toward a future of sustainable and efficient agriculture
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100016
    Description: Under the backdrop of climate change, farms in Canada are increasingly transitioning toward sustainable practices.
    Release date: 2023-05-17
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Reference (42) (20 to 30 of 42 results)

  • 21. 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
  • 22. 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
  • 23. 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
  • 24. 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
  • 25. 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
  • 26. 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
  • 27. 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
  • 28. 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
  • 29. 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
  • 30. The Pumpkin Patch - A Venture in Agri-tourism Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004019
    Description:

    This activity focusses on changes in the way in which fruit and vegetable producers are selling their produce. Using the pumpkin industry as a case study, it examines the agri-tourism trend.

    Release date: 2004-10-29
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