Census of Agriculture

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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. 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
  • 2. Canadian eggs, from farm to fork
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023007
    Description:

    The 2021 Census of Agriculture collected data on Canadian eggs. This infographic highlights a part of the egg value chain by using data from various sources.

    Release date: 2023-01-26
  • 3. Lowbush blueberries, apples, mink and poultry play a large role in Nova Scotia farming
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100003
    Description: This article presents the highlights and a brief analysis of the results from the 2021 Census of Agriculture for the province of Nova Scotia.
    Release date: 2022-06-15
  • 4. Quebec continues to be the main force behind maple, blueberries, cranberries, dairy cows and pigs
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100005
    Description: This article presents the highlights and a brief analysis of the results from the 2021 Census of Agriculture for the province of Quebec.
    Release date: 2022-06-15
  • 5. Ontario is an agricultural powerhouse that leads in many farming categories
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100006
    Description: This article presents the highlights and a brief analysis of the results from the 2021 Census of Agriculture for the province of Ontario.
    Release date: 2022-06-15
  • 6. Alberta has the highest farm operating revenues in Canada
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100009
    Description: This article presents the highlights and a brief analysis of the results from the 2021 Census of Agriculture for the province of Alberta.
    Release date: 2022-06-15
  • 7. Cattle inventory on farms, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0370-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Number of cows, bulls, heifers, steers and calves.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 8. Sheep inventory on farms, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0371-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Number of ewes, rams and lambs.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 9. Pig inventory on farms, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0372-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Number of sows, boars, suckling pigs, weanling, nursery or starter pigs, and market pigs.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 10. Other livestock inventories on farms, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0373-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Number of horses and ponies, donkeys and mules, goats, llamas and alpacas, bison, elk, deer, rabbits and mink.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
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  • 1. Cattle inventory on farms, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0370-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Number of cows, bulls, heifers, steers and calves.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 2. Sheep inventory on farms, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0371-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Number of ewes, rams and lambs.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 3. Pig inventory on farms, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0372-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Number of sows, boars, suckling pigs, weanling, nursery or starter pigs, and market pigs.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 4. Other livestock inventories on farms, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0373-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Number of horses and ponies, donkeys and mules, goats, llamas and alpacas, bison, elk, deer, rabbits and mink.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 5. Poultry inventories on farms, Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Table: 32-10-0374-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census agricultural region, Census consolidated subdivision
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 2021. Number of pullets, hens, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and other poultry.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
  • 6. 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
  • 7. 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
  • 8. 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
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Selected livestock and poultry, Census of Agriculture historical data
    Table: 32-10-0155-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Census of Agriculture, 1921 to date. Selected livestock and poultry.

    Release date: 2022-05-11
Analysis (13)

Analysis (13) (0 to 10 of 13 results)

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Canadian eggs, from farm to fork
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023007
    Description:

    The 2021 Census of Agriculture collected data on Canadian eggs. This infographic highlights a part of the egg value chain by using data from various sources.

    Release date: 2023-01-26
  • 3. Lowbush blueberries, apples, mink and poultry play a large role in Nova Scotia farming
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100003
    Description: This article presents the highlights and a brief analysis of the results from the 2021 Census of Agriculture for the province of Nova Scotia.
    Release date: 2022-06-15
  • 4. Quebec continues to be the main force behind maple, blueberries, cranberries, dairy cows and pigs
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100005
    Description: This article presents the highlights and a brief analysis of the results from the 2021 Census of Agriculture for the province of Quebec.
    Release date: 2022-06-15
  • 5. Ontario is an agricultural powerhouse that leads in many farming categories
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100006
    Description: This article presents the highlights and a brief analysis of the results from the 2021 Census of Agriculture for the province of Ontario.
    Release date: 2022-06-15
  • 6. Alberta has the highest farm operating revenues in Canada
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100009
    Description: This article presents the highlights and a brief analysis of the results from the 2021 Census of Agriculture for the province of Alberta.
    Release date: 2022-06-15
  • 7. Selected historical data from the Census of Agriculture 2016 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X20173456641
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2017-12-11
  • 8. Dairy goats in Ontario: a growing industry Archived
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X201700154873
    Geography: Geographical region of Canada
    Description:

    The number of goats for dairy on agricultural operations in Ontario is increasing as farmers expand and optimize production. When compared to other agricultural operations in the province, dairy goat operations can differ in terms of demographic, geographic, financial and organizational characteristics.

    Release date: 2017-12-06
  • 9. Other livestock and poultry in Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X201700154874
    Description:

    While Canadian livestock is often associated with more traditional sectors such as cattle, pigs, sheep and poultry, Canadian farms raise a host of other livestock and poultry. Other livestock include, for example, horses, donkeys, rabbits and deer. Other livestock and poultry can be found on a variety of operations, with varying demographic and financial characteristics.

    Release date: 2017-11-20
  • 10. Livestock in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2017011
    Description: Based on the data from the 2016 Census of Agriculture, this infographic gives an overview of the livestock sector in Canada.
    Release date: 2017-05-24
Reference (5)

Reference (5) ((5 results))

  • 1. The Little Devils Are Everywhere! Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004033
    Description:

    This activity focuses on dairy goats, their care and their increasing place in the Canadian food supply system.

    Release date: 2005-03-18
  • 2. Stop the Car! Are Those Llamas in That Field? Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004034
    Description:

    It is becoming more common for farms to raise animals other than cows, pigs and chickens. This activity looks at the increase in alternative livestock operations in Canada.

    Release date: 2005-03-18
  • 3. From Wild Beast to Docile Partner Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004035
    Description:

    This activity looks at how cattle were domesticated and the changes in choice of breeds raised in Canada over the past 100 years.

    Release date: 2005-03-18
  • 4. Growing Dominance of a Few Large Poultry Farms - A Continuing Legacy Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004037
    Description:

    This activity looks at the continuing trend to larger and larger poultry operations. It considers the factors that have led to this trend, including the impact of consumer demand on the industry.

    Release date: 2005-03-18
  • 5. 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

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