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

Canada

Table 2.5-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Class of worker by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Canada Class of worker
All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
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. The data for the age variables 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.
  3. Unemployed persons 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1 of the census reference year. The census reference years are as follows: 2000 for the 2001 Census and 2005 for the 2006 Census.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 327,055 138,680 130,345 57,795 240
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 29,800 16,415 9,110 4,265 0
On farms with one operator 10,305 5,235 3,635 1,445 0
On farms with two or more operators 19,495 11,185 5,480 2,820 5
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 164,110 79,060 53,700 31,245 110
On farms with one operator 65,170 29,310 24,060 11,750 40
On farms with two or more operators 98,950 49,750 29,630 19,495 70
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 133,145 43,205 67,525 22,275 120
On farms with one operator 61,555 18,335 33,880 9,280 55
On farms with two or more operators 71,580 24,870 33,640 13,000 65
2001 All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
number of farm operators
Total1 346,200 136,160 147,335 61,685 1,020
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 40,495 21,420 13,265 5,570 245
On farms with one operator 14,575 7,005 5,625 1,885 60
On farms with two or more operators 25,920 14,415 7,635 3,685 180
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 184,950 82,655 66,165 35,645 480
On farms with one operator 76,510 30,750 30,885 14,495 380
On farms with two or more operators 108,435 51,905 35,275 21,155 105
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 120,760 32,090 67,910 20,470 295
On farms with one operator 61,375 14,060 37,255 9,915 145
On farms with two or more operators 59,380 18,030 30,650 10,560 145

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 2.5-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Class of worker by the farm operator’s age 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 Class of worker
All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
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. The data for the age variables 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.
  3. Unemployed persons 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1 of the census reference year. The census reference years are as follows: 2000 for the 2001 Census and 2005 for the 2006 Census.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 715 455 145 115 0
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 55 40 0 5 0
On farms with one operator 30 20 0 5 0
On farms with two or more operators 20 20 0 0 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 385 250 65 60 0
On farms with one operator 225 155 45 25 0
On farms with two or more operators 160 100 25 45 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 280 165 70 45 0
On farms with one operator 150 75 55 20 0
On farms with two or more operators 130 90 25 15 0
2001 All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
number of farm operators
Total1 790 440 205 135 15
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 75 50 20 5 0
On farms with one operator 40 15 20 5 0
On farms with two or more operators 35 30 0 0 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 405 245 85 60 15
On farms with one operator 280 160 65 40 10
On farms with two or more operators 125 85 25 20 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 310 140 100 65 0
On farms with one operator 190 70 60 60 0
On farms with two or more operators 115 70 45 5 0

Prince Edward Island

Table 2.5-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Class of worker by the farm operator’s age 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 Class of worker
All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
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. The data for the age variables 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.
  3. Unemployed persons 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1 of the census reference year. The census reference years are as follows: 2000 for the 2001 Census and 2005 for the 2006 Census.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 2,330 910 705 705 10
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 220 110 30 70 0
On farms with one operator 55 40 10 15 0
On farms with two or more operators 155 70 25 65 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 1,210 565 275 370 0
On farms with one operator 555 290 145 115 0
On farms with two or more operators 655 270 125 250 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 915 235 395 265 10
On farms with one operator 525 140 275 100 0
On farms with two or more operators 390 95 115 170 5
2001 All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
number of farm operators
Total1 2,455 930 805 715 5
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 305 170 55 85 0
On farms with one operator 100 45 15 35 0
On farms with two or more operators 210 120 35 50 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 1,365 550 420 390 5
On farms with one operator 730 265 295 160 5
On farms with two or more operators 635 280 125 230 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 785 210 335 235 0
On farms with one operator 475 120 230 125 0
On farms with two or more operators 310 95 105 110 0

Nova Scotia

Table 2.5-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Class of worker by the farm operator’s age 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 Class of worker
All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
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. The data for the age variables 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.
  3. Unemployed persons 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1 of the census reference year. The census reference years are as follows: 2000 for the 2001 Census and 2005 for the 2006 Census.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 5,100 2,605 1,350 1,140 0
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 375 215 75 85 0
On farms with one operator 85 50 25 20 0
On farms with two or more operators 285 160 45 75 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 2,420 1,460 390 575 0
On farms with one operator 1,230 660 280 290 0
On farms with two or more operators 1,185 800 115 275 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 2,310 935 895 475 0
On farms with one operator 1,270 510 555 210 0
On farms with two or more operators 1,045 430 335 270 0
2001 All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
number of farm operators
Total1 5,070 2,220 1,575 1,255 25
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 490 260 105 120 0
On farms with one operator 220 95 75 50 0
On farms with two or more operators 265 170 30 75 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 2,665 1,275 770 610 10
On farms with one operator 1,370 660 420 285 5
On farms with two or more operators 1,295 615 350 325 5
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 1,920 685 695 520 10
On farms with one operator 1,230 390 500 335 5
On farms with two or more operators 690 295 200 190 5

New Brunswick

Table 2.5-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Class of worker by the farm operator’s age 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 Class of worker
All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
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. The data for the age variables 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.
  3. Unemployed persons 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1 of the census reference year. The census reference years are as follows: 2000 for the 2001 Census and 2005 for the 2006 Census.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 3,690 1,870 905 915 10
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 245 125 60 60 0
On farms with one operator 90 70 5 15 0
On farms with two or more operators 155 55 45 45 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 1,845 1,070 325 445 10
On farms with one operator 930 505 175 240 5
On farms with two or more operators 910 560 150 205 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 1,600 665 525 410 0
On farms with one operator 895 340 360 200 0
On farms with two or more operators 710 335 165 210 0
2001 All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
number of farm operators
Total1 3,900 1,785 1,230 850 30
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 320 220 45 50 10
On farms with one operator 155 95 35 15 10
On farms with two or more operators 165 125 10 30 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 2,135 1,115 555 455 5
On farms with one operator 1,115 530 350 230 10
On farms with two or more operators 1,025 590 210 225 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 1,440 450 625 345 15
On farms with one operator 925 290 450 180 5
On farms with two or more operators 515 155 185 165 5

Quebec

Table 2.5-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Class of worker by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Quebec Class of worker
All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
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. The data for the age variables 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.
  3. Unemployed persons 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1 of the census reference year. The census reference years are as follows: 2000 for the 2001 Census and 2005 for the 2006 Census.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 45,470 17,235 17,115 11,105 25
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 5,095 2,170 1,715 1,220 0
On farms with one operator 1,485 595 605 285 0
On farms with two or more operators 3,615 1,575 1,110 925 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 25,625 10,075 8,960 6,585 5
On farms with one operator 9,160 3,605 3,425 2,120 10
On farms with two or more operators 16,470 6,460 5,540 4,460 5
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 14,740 4,990 6,435 3,295 15
On farms with one operator 6,845 2,215 3,345 1,275 10
On farms with two or more operators 7,895 2,780 3,090 2,025 5
2001 All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
number of farm operators
Total1 47,380 17,275 18,945 10,945 220
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 6,620 2,735 2,435 1,395 60
On farms with one operator 1,625 610 710 290 15
On farms with two or more operators 4,995 2,120 1,725 1,105 50
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 28,455 10,540 10,840 6,980 100
On farms with one operator 10,560 3,885 4,245 2,360 70
On farms with two or more operators 17,895 6,655 6,595 4,620 25
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 12,305 4,000 5,675 2,575 60
On farms with one operator 6,355 1,940 3,330 1,055 35
On farms with two or more operators 5,945 2,060 2,345 1,515 25

Ontario

Table 2.5-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Class of worker by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Ontario Class of worker
All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
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. The data for the age variables 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.
  3. Unemployed persons 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1 of the census reference year. The census reference years are as follows: 2000 for the 2001 Census and 2005 for the 2006 Census.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 82,410 36,590 30,215 15,515 85
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 7,045 3,955 2,090 1,000 0
On farms with one operator 2,155 1,120 715 315 0
On farms with two or more operators 4,895 2,835 1,380 680 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 40,270 20,110 11,670 8,445 45
On farms with one operator 15,110 7,180 5,025 2,890 15
On farms with two or more operators 25,165 12,935 6,645 5,555 35
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 35,090 12,525 16,455 6,075 40
On farms with one operator 16,050 5,510 8,195 2,315 20
On farms with two or more operators 19,045 7,015 8,255 3,755 10
2001 All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
number of farm operators
Total1 85,020 35,920 33,185 15,705 210
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 9,165 4,855 2,860 1,400 50
On farms with one operator 2,945 1,420 1,105 420 5
On farms with two or more operators 6,220 3,440 1,755 985 45
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 43,905 21,580 13,335 8,905 90
On farms with one operator 17,450 8,185 5,795 3,405 70
On farms with two or more operators 26,450 13,395 7,535 5,505 20
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 31,950 9,485 16,985 5,405 75
On farms with one operator 15,450 4,090 8,885 2,445 30
On farms with two or more operators 16,500 5,395 8,105 2,955 40

Manitoba

Table 2.5-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Class of worker by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Manitoba Class of worker
All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
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. The data for the age variables 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.
  3. Unemployed persons 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1 of the census reference year. The census reference years are as follows: 2000 for the 2001 Census and 2005 for the 2006 Census.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 26,620 10,635 11,720 4,250 20
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 2,890 1,635 945 320 0
On farms with one operator 1,075 560 380 125 0
On farms with two or more operators 1,825 1,070 560 190 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 13,330 5,995 4,975 2,350 10
On farms with one operator 5,945 2,380 2,435 1,135 5
On farms with two or more operators 7,375 3,615 2,545 1,215 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 10,400 3,005 5,805 1,580 5
On farms with one operator 4,820 1,355 2,785 685 0
On farms with two or more operators 5,575 1,660 3,020 890 10
2001 All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
number of farm operators
Total1 28,795 10,285 13,720 4,730 65
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 3,960 2,175 1,330 430 20
On farms with one operator 1,580 765 655 155 0
On farms with two or more operators 2,375 1,410 670 280 15
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 15,470 6,055 6,435 2,945 25
On farms with one operator 7,120 2,425 3,350 1,315 25
On farms with two or more operators 8,350 3,630 3,085 1,630 5
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 9,370 2,055 5,950 1,345 15
On farms with one operator 4,890 880 3,420 580 15
On farms with two or more operators 4,475 1,175 2,530 775 0

Saskatchewan

Table 2.5-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Class of worker by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Saskatchewan Class of worker
All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
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. The data for the age variables 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.
  3. Unemployed persons 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1 of the census reference year. The census reference years are as follows: 2000 for the 2001 Census and 2005 for the 2006 Census.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 59,185 22,885 28,370 7,895 30
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 5,830 3,465 1,860 515 0
On farms with one operator 2,815 1,500 1,035 280 0
On farms with two or more operators 3,015 1,965 825 240 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 28,540 13,240 11,300 3,990 10
On farms with one operator 13,825 5,935 6,205 1,685 0
On farms with two or more operators 14,710 7,305 5,095 2,315 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 24,815 6,175 15,215 3,395 25
On farms with one operator 13,160 2,730 8,545 1,865 15
On farms with two or more operators 11,655 3,445 6,675 1,530 10
2001 All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
number of farm operators
Total1 66,200 21,920 34,085 10,040 160
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 8,095 4,325 2,985 760 25
On farms with one operator 4,140 2,080 1,640 405 20
On farms with two or more operators 3,955 2,245 1,345 355 5
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 33,970 13,390 14,920 5,565 95
On farms with one operator 16,655 5,490 8,250 2,840 75
On farms with two or more operators 17,315 7,900 6,670 2,720 20
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 24,140 4,210 16,180 3,710 40
On farms with one operator 14,280 1,970 10,015 2,280 20
On farms with two or more operators 9,860 2,240 6,170 1,435 20

Alberta

Table 2.5-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Class of worker by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Alberta Class of worker
All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
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. The data for the age variables 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.
  3. Unemployed persons 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1 of the census reference year. The census reference years are as follows: 2000 for the 2001 Census and 2005 for the 2006 Census.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 71,665 30,695 30,390 10,540 40
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 6,285 3,595 1,910 775 0
On farms with one operator 2,060 1,045 725 290 0
On farms with two or more operators 4,225 2,555 1,185 475 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 35,920 18,035 12,200 5,665 20
On farms with one operator 13,345 6,045 5,100 2,200 0
On farms with two or more operators 22,580 11,990 7,105 3,470 20
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 29,460 9,070 16,265 4,110 10
On farms with one operator 12,720 3,440 7,605 1,675 5
On farms with two or more operators 16,730 5,625 8,665 2,435 10
2001 All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
number of farm operators
Total1 76,265 30,515 33,745 11,825 175
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 8,945 5,065 2,840 990 50
On farms with one operator 3,070 1,510 1,170 380 5
On farms with two or more operators 5,875 3,555 1,670 610 40
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 40,380 18,885 14,710 6,690 90
On farms with one operator 15,875 6,345 6,635 2,820 80
On farms with two or more operators 24,505 12,540 8,075 3,875 15
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 26,940 6,565 16,195 4,145 35
On farms with one operator 12,985 2,685 8,290 2,000 15
On farms with two or more operators 13,955 3,880 7,910 2,145 20

British Columbia

Table 2.5-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Class of worker by the farm operator’s age 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 Class of worker
All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
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. The data for the age variables 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.
  3. Unemployed persons 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1 of the census reference year. The census reference years are as follows: 2000 for the 2001 Census and 2005 for the 2006 Census.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 29,865 14,795 9,425 5,610 30
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 1,760 1,110 440 215 0
On farms with one operator 460 230 140 95 0
On farms with two or more operators 1,305 875 300 120 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 14,570 8,250 3,540 2,770 10
On farms with one operator 4,835 2,530 1,240 1,060 5
On farms with two or more operators 9,735 5,720 2,300 1,705 5
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 13,530 5,435 5,455 2,630 20
On farms with one operator 5,125 2,030 2,160 930 10
On farms with two or more operators 8,410 3,400 3,295 1,695 15
2001 All operators Working for wages, salary, tips or commission Self-employed without paid help Self-employed with paid help Not applicable3
number of farm operators
Total1 30,330 14,875 9,845 5,490 120
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 2,525 1,570 585 335 30
On farms with one operator 700 365 195 135 5
On farms with two or more operators 1,830 1,210 395 195 30
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 16,200 9,020 4,105 3,035 40
On farms with one operator 5,370 2,805 1,495 1,045 30
On farms with two or more operators 10,830 6,210 2,615 1,995 10
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 11,605 4,285 5,155 2,120 45
On farms with one operator 4,585 1,630 2,090 850 20
On farms with two or more operators 7,015 2,655 3,070 1,270 25
Date Modified: 2008-12-02

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