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Section 2 Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics

Canada

Table 2.4-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Occupation by the farm operator’s highest level of educational attainment for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Canada Occupation
All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. Questions pertaining to education on the Census of Population questionnaire changed substantially between 2001 and 2006, principally to reflect developments in Canada's education system. These changes improved the quality of data collected by the census but mean that comparisons with data from previous censuses must be limited. Data for the two census years are compared for two groups: persons without a university degree and persons with a university degree (bachelor and above).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 327,050 145,390 30,760 150,905
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 294,390 134,185 28,995 131,210
On farms with one operator 124,005 60,335 10,995 52,665
On farms with two or more operators 170,380 73,850 18,000 78,535
Operators with university degree2  
Total 32,670 11,205 1,770 19,700
On farms with one operator 13,035 4,845 645 7,545
On farms with two or more operators 19,630 6,365 1,115 12,160
2001 All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
number of farm operators
Total1 346,205 174,930 31,160 140,105
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 316,245 164,410 29,115 122,720
On farms with one operator 139,835 79,100 10,320 50,410
On farms with two or more operators 176,415 85,315 18,795 72,310
Operators with university degree2  
Total 29,955 10,520 2,050 17,390
On farms with one operator 12,635 4,780 795 7,065
On farms with two or more operators 17,320 5,745 1,260 10,325

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 2.4-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Occupation by the farm operator’s highest level of educational attainment for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Newfoundland and Labrador Occupation
All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. Questions pertaining to education on the Census of Population questionnaire changed substantially between 2001 and 2006, principally to reflect developments in Canada's education system. These changes improved the quality of data collected by the census but mean that comparisons with data from previous censuses must be limited. Data for the two census years are compared for two groups: persons without a university degree and persons with a university degree (bachelor and above).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 715 185 80 445
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 605 160 75 375
On farms with one operator 345 120 35 195
On farms with two or more operators 255 45 40 180
Operators with university degree2  
Total 110 25 10 75
On farms with one operator 60 5 5 45
On farms with two or more operators 55 20 5 25
2001 All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
number of farm operators
Total1 785 310 85 395
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 670 270 80 320
On farms with one operator 435 210 30 195
On farms with two or more operators 235 60 45 125
Operators with university degree2  
Total 120 40 15 70
On farms with one operator 75 25 15 45
On farms with two or more operators 45 20 0 30

Prince Edward Island

Table 2.4-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Occupation by the farm operator’s highest level of educational attainment for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Prince Edward Island Occupation
All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. Questions pertaining to education on the Census of Population questionnaire changed substantially between 2001 and 2006, principally to reflect developments in Canada's education system. These changes improved the quality of data collected by the census but mean that comparisons with data from previous censuses must be limited. Data for the two census years are compared for two groups: persons without a university degree and persons with a university degree (bachelor and above).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 2,330 1,150 270 915
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 1,980 965 270 745
On farms with one operator 1,015 480 110 430
On farms with two or more operators 965 490 160 320
Operators with university degree2  
Total 355 185 0 165
On farms with one operator 110 55 0 60
On farms with two or more operators 235 130 0 110
2001 All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
number of farm operators
Total1 2,450 1,395 210 845
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 2,155 1,235 205 710
On farms with one operator 1,155 675 105 380
On farms with two or more operators 990 555 105 330
Operators with university degree2  
Total 300 160 5 135
On farms with one operator 140 65 0 75
On farms with two or more operators 160 105 5 55

Nova Scotia

Table 2.4-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Occupation by the farm operator’s highest level of educational attainment for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Nova Scotia Occupation
All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. Questions pertaining to education on the Census of Population questionnaire changed substantially between 2001 and 2006, principally to reflect developments in Canada's education system. These changes improved the quality of data collected by the census but mean that comparisons with data from previous censuses must be limited. Data for the two census years are compared for two groups: persons without a university degree and persons with a university degree (bachelor and above).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 5,100 1,775 480 2,840
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 4,275 1,520 430 2,320
On farms with one operator 2,245 785 220 1,250
On farms with two or more operators 2,030 745 220 1,065
Operators with university degree2  
Total 825 260 50 520
On farms with one operator 345 120 10 215
On farms with two or more operators 480 140 35 310
2001 All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
number of farm operators
Total1 5,070 1,960 690 2,425
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 4,285 1,710 600 1,975
On farms with one operator 2,425 1,010 300 1,110
On farms with two or more operators 1,865 705 295 865
Operators with university degree2  
Total 780 240 90 445
On farms with one operator 395 120 50 230
On farms with two or more operators 385 115 45 225

New Brunswick

Table 2.4-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Occupation by the farm operator’s highest level of educational attainment for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
New Brunswick Occupation
All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. Questions pertaining to education on the Census of Population questionnaire changed substantially between 2001 and 2006, principally to reflect developments in Canada's education system. These changes improved the quality of data collected by the census but mean that comparisons with data from previous censuses must be limited. Data for the two census years are compared for two groups: persons without a university degree and persons with a university degree (bachelor and above).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 3,695 1,340 365 1,985
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 3,225 1,145 325 1,755
On farms with one operator 1,730 650 105 980
On farms with two or more operators 1,490 505 220 770
Operators with university degree2  
Total 470 190 45 240
On farms with one operator 195 80 5 110
On farms with two or more operators 275 110 35 130
2001 All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
number of farm operators
Total1 3,895 1,800 320 1,785
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 3,515 1,655 305 1,555
On farms with one operator 1,995 935 175 880
On farms with two or more operators 1,520 720 125 665
Operators with university degree2  
Total 380 145 15 230
On farms with one operator 205 60 5 145
On farms with two or more operators 185 75 15 85

Quebec

Table 2.4-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Occupation by the farm operator’s highest level of educational attainment for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Quebec Occupation
All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. Questions pertaining to education on the Census of Population questionnaire changed substantially between 2001 and 2006, principally to reflect developments in Canada's education system. These changes improved the quality of data collected by the census but mean that comparisons with data from previous censuses must be limited. Data for the two census years are compared for two groups: persons without a university degree and persons with a university degree (bachelor and above).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 45,475 21,830 5,965 17,665
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 42,195 20,865 5,770 15,555
On farms with one operator 16,005 7,380 1,895 6,730
On farms with two or more operators 26,185 13,485 3,875 8,820
Operators with university degree2  
Total 3,275 970 195 2,120
On farms with one operator 1,475 460 70 945
On farms with two or more operators 1,805 500 130 1,170
2001 All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
number of farm operators
Total1 47,385 27,275 4,650 15,455
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 44,350 26,275 4,470 13,610
On farms with one operator 17,180 9,720 1,265 6,195
On farms with two or more operators 27,175 16,550 3,210 7,410
Operators with university degree2  
Total 3,030 995 170 1,850
On farms with one operator 1,355 405 50 895
On farms with two or more operators 1,670 590 120 955

Ontario

Table 2.4-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Occupation by the farm operator’s highest level of educational attainment for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Ontario Occupation
All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. Questions pertaining to education on the Census of Population questionnaire changed substantially between 2001 and 2006, principally to reflect developments in Canada's education system. These changes improved the quality of data collected by the census but mean that comparisons with data from previous censuses must be limited. Data for the two census years are compared for two groups: persons without a university degree and persons with a university degree (bachelor and above).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 82,405 34,100 8,015 40,295
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 72,815 30,935 7,425 34,460
On farms with one operator 29,600 13,010 2,765 13,820
On farms with two or more operators 43,215 17,915 4,660 20,645
Operators with university degree2  
Total 9,590 3,170 590 5,835
On farms with one operator 3,710 1,295 220 2,200
On farms with two or more operators 5,880 1,880 370 3,630
2001 All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
number of farm operators
Total1 85,015 40,100 7,735 37,185
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 76,270 37,120 7,165 31,985
On farms with one operator 32,115 16,640 2,300 13,190
On farms with two or more operators 44,150 20,480 4,870 18,800
Operators with university degree2  
Total 8,750 2,980 570 5,200
On farms with one operator 3,730 1,370 240 2,120
On farms with two or more operators 5,015 1,615 330 3,085

Manitoba

Table 2.4-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Occupation by the farm operator’s highest level of educational attainment for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Manitoba Occupation
All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. Questions pertaining to education on the Census of Population questionnaire changed substantially between 2001 and 2006, principally to reflect developments in Canada's education system. These changes improved the quality of data collected by the census but mean that comparisons with data from previous censuses must be limited. Data for the two census years are compared for two groups: persons without a university degree and persons with a university degree (bachelor and above).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 26,620 13,375 2,730 10,510
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 24,435 12,445 2,610 9,380
On farms with one operator 10,925 5,880 1,045 4,000
On farms with two or more operators 13,510 6,560 1,565 5,385
Operators with university degree2  
Total 2,180 930 120 1,130
On farms with one operator 915 470 35 410
On farms with two or more operators 1,270 465 80 720
2001 All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
number of farm operators
Total1 28,795 16,360 2,340 10,095
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 26,760 15,505 2,185 9,075
On farms with one operator 12,735 8,090 835 3,800
On farms with two or more operators 14,020 7,415 1,345 5,270
Operators with university degree2  
Total 2,040 855 155 1,025
On farms with one operator 860 450 60 345
On farms with two or more operators 1,180 410 90 680

Saskatchewan

Table 2.4-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Occupation by the farm operator’s highest level of educational attainment for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Saskatchewan Occupation
All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. Questions pertaining to education on the Census of Population questionnaire changed substantially between 2001 and 2006, principally to reflect developments in Canada's education system. These changes improved the quality of data collected by the census but mean that comparisons with data from previous censuses must be limited. Data for the two census years are compared for two groups: persons without a university degree and persons with a university degree (bachelor and above).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 59,190 31,315 5,025 22,845
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 54,490 29,420 4,845 20,225
On farms with one operator 27,750 16,240 2,200 9,315
On farms with two or more operators 26,740 13,180 2,655 10,915
Operators with university degree2  
Total 4,695 1,900 175 2,620
On farms with one operator 2,055 855 75 1,130
On farms with two or more operators 2,640 1,050 105 1,495
2001 All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
number of farm operators
Total1 66,200 39,610 5,035 21,550
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 61,705 37,725 4,760 19,215
On farms with one operator 33,025 22,010 2,180 8,840
On farms with two or more operators 28,685 15,720 2,575 10,380
Operators with university degree2  
Total 4,490 1,885 280 2,335
On farms with one operator 2,045 975 100 970
On farms with two or more operators 2,455 915 170 1,365

Alberta

Table 2.4-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Occupation by the farm operator’s highest level of educational attainment for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Alberta Occupation
All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. Questions pertaining to education on the Census of Population questionnaire changed substantially between 2001 and 2006, principally to reflect developments in Canada's education system. These changes improved the quality of data collected by the census but mean that comparisons with data from previous censuses must be limited. Data for the two census years are compared for two groups: persons without a university degree and persons with a university degree (bachelor and above).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 71,660 30,825 5,010 35,820
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 64,975 28,495 4,695 31,780
On farms with one operator 25,525 12,810 1,765 10,960
On farms with two or more operators 39,440 15,690 2,925 20,825
Operators with university degree2  
Total 6,690 2,325 320 4,035
On farms with one operator 2,600 1,010 125 1,455
On farms with two or more operators 4,090 1,320 200 2,580
2001 All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
number of farm operators
Total1 76,260 36,745 6,470 33,045
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 70,000 34,450 6,130 29,420
On farms with one operator 29,450 16,695 2,105 10,650
On farms with two or more operators 40,550 17,745 4,035 18,770
Operators with university degree2  
Total 6,265 2,295 335 3,630
On farms with one operator 2,485 1,010 110 1,370
On farms with two or more operators 3,785 1,295 230 2,260

British Columbia

Table 2.4-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Occupation by the farm operator’s highest level of educational attainment for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
British Columbia Occupation
All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. Questions pertaining to education on the Census of Population questionnaire changed substantially between 2001 and 2006, principally to reflect developments in Canada's education system. These changes improved the quality of data collected by the census but mean that comparisons with data from previous censuses must be limited. Data for the two census years are compared for two groups: persons without a university degree and persons with a university degree (bachelor and above).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 29,865 9,485 2,805 17,575
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 25,390 8,230 2,535 14,620
On farms with one operator 8,850 2,990 855 5,005
On farms with two or more operators 16,540 5,250 1,685 9,620
Operators with university degree2  
Total 4,480 1,260 260 2,960
On farms with one operator 1,580 500 100 980
On farms with two or more operators 2,900 750 170 1,980
2001 All categories Farmers or farm managers Other agricultural occupations Non-agricultural occupations
number of farm operators
Total1 30,335 9,375 3,625 17,330
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 26,535 8,465 3,210 14,855
On farms with one operator 9,310 3,115 1,025 5,170
On farms with two or more operators 17,220 5,350 2,185 9,685
Operators with university degree2  
Total 3,795 915 420 2,470
On farms with one operator 1,345 305 165 880
On farms with two or more operators 2,455 610 260 1,585
Date Modified: 2008-12-02

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