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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. 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
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Canada's farms were more profitable in 2020 than in 2015
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100015
    Description: Information on farm operating revenues and expenses help paint a portrait of Canada's agricultural businesses. This article sheds light on farm profitability (by revenues class, operating arrangement, total farm area and farm type) and some potential driving forces behind the profitability trends observed.
    Release date: 2023-03-16
  • 4. Thematic maps from the Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Thematic map: 95-634-X202100100001
    Description: These static thematic maps provide the spatial density distribution of specific Census of Agriculture data themes by census division (CD). The data portrayed in these maps may be qualitative (e.g., predominant farm types) or quantitative (e.g., livestock inventory variation between the last two censuses).

    This product is provided in printable format.

    Release date: 2022-12-23
  • 5. Census of Agriculture: Thematic maps
    Thematic map: 95-634-X
    Description: These static thematic maps provide the spatial density distribution of specific Census of Agriculture data themes by census division (CD). The data portrayed in these maps may be qualitative (e.g., predominant farm types) or quantitative (e.g., livestock inventory variation between the last two censuses).

    This product is provided in printable format.

    Release date: 2022-12-23
  • 6. Census of Agriculture: Mapping Tool
    Data Visualization: 32-26-0003
    Description: The Census of Agriculture Mapping Tool is a user-friendly interactive web mapping application that allows for a quick visualization of the spatial distribution of Census of Agriculture data, for any census year since 2016. Users can select census variables for viewing at four geographic levels: province or territory, census agricultural region (CAR), census division (CD) and census consolidated subdivision (CCS).

    Notes: A reference guide for this product is available from within the tool (follow the link below).

    Release date: 2022-12-19
  • 7. Comparing Canada’s agriculture with other developed nations: Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100012
    Description:

    This article sheds light on the competitiveness of Canada’s agriculture in the global market by drawing cross-country comparisons of selected agricultural commodities.

    Despite challenges faced by the Canadian agricultural industry—labour challenges, supply chain disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in extreme weather occurrences related to climate change—Canada’s agriculture stacks up relatively well against selected developed nations, such as Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.

    Release date: 2022-10-20
  • 8. Vegetable and melon farms make up the biggest share of farms in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100001
    Description: This article presents the highlights and a brief analysis of the results from the 2021 Census of Agriculture for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
    Release date: 2022-06-15
  • 9. Canada’s 2021 Census of Agriculture: A closer look at farming across the regions Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202216633363
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2022-06-15
  • 10. Guide to the Census of Agriculture
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 32-26-0002
    Description:

    This reference guide may be useful to both new and experienced users who wish to familiarize themselves with and find specific information about the Census of Agriculture.

    It provides an overview of the Census of Agriculture communications, content determination, collection, processing, data quality evaluation and dissemination activities. It also summarizes the key changes to the census and other useful information.

    Release date: 2022-04-14
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  • 1. Thematic maps from the Census of Agriculture, 2021
    Thematic map: 95-634-X202100100001
    Description: These static thematic maps provide the spatial density distribution of specific Census of Agriculture data themes by census division (CD). The data portrayed in these maps may be qualitative (e.g., predominant farm types) or quantitative (e.g., livestock inventory variation between the last two censuses).

    This product is provided in printable format.

    Release date: 2022-12-23
  • 2. Census of Agriculture: Thematic maps
    Thematic map: 95-634-X
    Description: These static thematic maps provide the spatial density distribution of specific Census of Agriculture data themes by census division (CD). The data portrayed in these maps may be qualitative (e.g., predominant farm types) or quantitative (e.g., livestock inventory variation between the last two censuses).

    This product is provided in printable format.

    Release date: 2022-12-23
  • 3. Census of Agriculture: Mapping Tool
    Data Visualization: 32-26-0003
    Description: The Census of Agriculture Mapping Tool is a user-friendly interactive web mapping application that allows for a quick visualization of the spatial distribution of Census of Agriculture data, for any census year since 2016. Users can select census variables for viewing at four geographic levels: province or territory, census agricultural region (CAR), census division (CD) and census consolidated subdivision (CCS).

    Notes: A reference guide for this product is available from within the tool (follow the link below).

    Release date: 2022-12-19
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Agricultural operation characteristics Archived
    Thematic map: 95-634-X201700154899
    Description:

    This first set of thematic maps, based on the 2016 Census of Agriculture data, present the following agricultural operation characteristics: farm type, operating arrangement, paid agricultural work, and financial characteristics.

    Release date: 2017-12-13
  • 6. Selected agricultural activities, all major drainage areas and sub-drainage areas with agriculture Archived
    Table: 38-10-0112-01
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: This table contains 1435 series, with data for years 1971 - 2006 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (80 items: All sub-drainage areas with agricultural activity; Maritime provinces major drainage area; Gulf of St. Lawrence and Northern Bay of Fundy; New Brunswick; Maritime provinces major drainage area; Saint John and Southern Bay of Fundy; New Brunswick; Maritime provinces major drainage area ...), Agricultural activities (18 items: Total area; Agricultural land area; Average farm unit size; Number of farm units ...).
    Release date: 2014-04-22
  • 7. Selected agricultural activities, provinces Archived
    Table: 38-10-0113-01
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: This table contains 198 series, with data for years 1971 - 2006 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (11 items: All provinces; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia; Newfoundland and Labrador ...), Agricultural activities (18 items: Land area; Agricultural land area; Average farm size; Number of farms ...).
    Release date: 2014-04-22
  • 8. Selected agricultural activities, Canada, ecozones and ecoregions with agriculture Archived
    Table: 38-10-0116-01
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: This table contains 2286 series, with data for years 1971 - 2006 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (127 items: All eco-regions with agricultural activity; Central Ungava Peninsula; Southern Arctic ecozone; Southern Arctic ecozone; Maguse River Upland; Southern Arctic ecozone ...), Agricultural activities (18 items: Total area; Number of farm units; Average farm unit size; Agricultural land area ...).
    Release date: 2014-04-22
  • 9. 2006 Agriculture Community Profiles Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 95-631-X
    Description:

    The profiles include agricultural statistics on population and farm operators, land use and land practices, farm finances, crops and horticulture, and livestock for most communities at the census consolidated subdivision (CCS), census division (CD) and census agriculture region (CAR) geographic levels. The 2006 Agriculture Community Profiles provide free information from Statistics Canada's 2006 Census of Agriculture data.

    Release date: 2008-02-05
  • 10. Farm Data for the 2001 Census of Agriculture (Initial Release) Archived
    Table: 95F0301X
    Description:

    This product presents basic counts and totals for all 2001 Census of Agriculture farm variables, including number and type of farms; crop, horticulture and land use areas; land management practices; numbers of livestock and poultry; organic farming; computer use; farm machinery and equipment; farm capital; and farm operating expenses and receipts. It provides a comprehensive picture of the agriculture industry across Canada.These data from the initial release of the 2001 Census of Agriculture are available at the Canada, province, territory, census agricultural region (CAR) and census division (CD) levels.This product replaces the series of eight Agricultural Profile publications (one for Canada, one for the Atlantic Provinces, and one for each of the other six provinces) produced for the 1996 Census of Agriculture.

    Release date: 2002-05-15
Analysis (13)

Analysis (13) (0 to 10 of 13 results)

  • 1. 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
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Canada's farms were more profitable in 2020 than in 2015
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100015
    Description: Information on farm operating revenues and expenses help paint a portrait of Canada's agricultural businesses. This article sheds light on farm profitability (by revenues class, operating arrangement, total farm area and farm type) and some potential driving forces behind the profitability trends observed.
    Release date: 2023-03-16
  • 4. Comparing Canada’s agriculture with other developed nations: Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100012
    Description:

    This article sheds light on the competitiveness of Canada’s agriculture in the global market by drawing cross-country comparisons of selected agricultural commodities.

    Despite challenges faced by the Canadian agricultural industry—labour challenges, supply chain disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in extreme weather occurrences related to climate change—Canada’s agriculture stacks up relatively well against selected developed nations, such as Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.

    Release date: 2022-10-20
  • 5. Vegetable and melon farms make up the biggest share of farms in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Articles and reports: 96-325-X202100100001
    Description: This article presents the highlights and a brief analysis of the results from the 2021 Census of Agriculture for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
    Release date: 2022-06-15
  • 6. Canada’s 2021 Census of Agriculture: A closer look at farming across the regions Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202216633363
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2022-06-15
  • 7. Looking forward: Preparing for the release of results from the 2021 Census of Agriculture Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202205333203
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2022-02-22
  • 8. 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
  • 9. 150 Years of Canadian Agriculture Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2017018
    Description: Based on the data from the Census of Agriculture, this infographic gives an overview of agriculture in Canada from Confederation in 1867 to the present.
    Release date: 2017-06-27
  • 10. 2016 Census of Agriculture: A portrait of a 21st Century agricultural operation Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201713715342
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2017-05-17
Reference (4)

Reference (4) ((4 results))

  • 1. Guide to the Census of Agriculture
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 32-26-0002
    Description:

    This reference guide may be useful to both new and experienced users who wish to familiarize themselves with and find specific information about the Census of Agriculture.

    It provides an overview of the Census of Agriculture communications, content determination, collection, processing, data quality evaluation and dissemination activities. It also summarizes the key changes to the census and other useful information.

    Release date: 2022-04-14
  • 2. Census of Agriculture: Content Consultation Report
    Notices and consultations: 95-635-X
    Description: To stay relevant, preparing for a new Census of Agriculture requires a thorough evaluation of data requirements. Before each census, Statistics Canada conducts consultations to solicit input and feedback on the Census of Agriculture's content. This report describes those consultations and the process that was followed to test and determine which topics could be potentially retained for the next census.
    Release date: 2019-10-02
  • 3. 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
  • 4. 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

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