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

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Canada

Table 2.6-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 Operator total income in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 327,055 157,955 100,275 68,825
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 29,805 16,240 9,180 4,385
On farms with one operator 10,305 5,140 3,275 1,895
On farms with two or more operators 19,495 11,100 5,900 2,485
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 164,110 73,470 50,735 39,900
On farms with one operator 65,165 28,165 19,345 17,655
On farms with two or more operators 98,945 45,300 31,400 22,245
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 133,140 68,250 40,360 24,535
On farms with one operator 61,555 30,430 18,780 12,350
On farms with two or more operators 71,585 37,815 21,575 12,190
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 346,200 170,275 111,855 64,070
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 40,495 21,950 13,005 5,535
On farms with one operator 14,575 6,760 5,140 2,680
On farms with two or more operators 25,920 15,195 7,870 2,855
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 184,950 84,900 61,525 38,525
On farms with one operator 76,510 32,410 25,410 18,690
On farms with two or more operators 108,435 52,485 36,110 19,840
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 120,760 63,425 37,325 20,015
On farms with one operator 61,375 30,375 20,005 10,995
On farms with two or more operators 59,380 33,045 17,315 9,020

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 2.6-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 Operator total income in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 710 345 235 130
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 50 40 10 0
On farms with one operator 25 20 5 0
On farms with two or more operators 20 20 5 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 385 165 150 70
On farms with one operator 225 90 95 40
On farms with two or more operators 160 80 50 25
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 275 135 75 60
On farms with one operator 150 80 55 15
On farms with two or more operators 130 60 30 50
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 790 425 240 125
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 75 40 25 10
On farms with one operator 40 25 15 5
On farms with two or more operators 35 15 10 5
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 405 190 130 90
On farms with one operator 280 135 100 40
On farms with two or more operators 125 55 25 45
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 310 200 85 20
On farms with one operator 190 135 50 10
On farms with two or more operators 115 65 35 10

Prince Edward Island

Table 2.6-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 Operator total income in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 2,335 1,245 780 315
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 215 170 40 0
On farms with one operator 60 35 20 0
On farms with two or more operators 155 130 30 5
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 1,205 560 470 175
On farms with one operator 555 280 215 65
On farms with two or more operators 650 280 255 120
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 910 515 260 135
On farms with one operator 525 295 150 75
On farms with two or more operators 390 220 110 60
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 2,455 1,230 870 355
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 305 165 115 25
On farms with one operator 100 50 40 15
On farms with two or more operators 210 115 75 10
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 1,365 660 505 200
On farms with one operator 730 355 250 120
On farms with two or more operators 635 310 255 75
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 785 400 250 130
On farms with one operator 475 265 135 75
On farms with two or more operators 310 135 115 55

Nova Scotia

Table 2.6-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 Operator total income in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 5,095 2,295 1,680 1,130
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 375 210 140 25
On farms with one operator 90 50 30 5
On farms with two or more operators 285 150 105 25
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 2,415 965 765 685
On farms with one operator 1,230 470 365 400
On farms with two or more operators 1,185 495 405 280
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 2,315 1,120 775 415
On farms with one operator 1,270 625 435 205
On farms with two or more operators 1,045 485 340 215
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 5,070 2,550 1,720 805
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 490 305 155 30
On farms with one operator 220 135 75 10
On farms with two or more operators 265 170 75 15
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 2,665 1,320 900 445
On farms with one operator 1,370 655 495 225
On farms with two or more operators 1,295 670 405 220
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 1,920 930 665 330
On farms with one operator 1,230 540 475 215
On farms with two or more operators 690 385 190 110

New Brunswick

Table 2.6-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 Operator total income in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 3,690 1,795 1,255 650
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 250 150 75 20
On farms with one operator 90 65 20 10
On farms with two or more operators 150 90 55 10
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 1,845 800 660 375
On farms with one operator 930 405 315 210
On farms with two or more operators 915 395 345 170
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 1,605 830 515 250
On farms with one operator 900 520 235 145
On farms with two or more operators 710 310 285 110
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 3,900 1,835 1,375 695
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 320 160 130 30
On farms with one operator 155 75 55 20
On farms with two or more operators 165 80 70 10
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 2,135 980 760 395
On farms with one operator 1,115 520 390 205
On farms with two or more operators 1,025 460 370 195
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 1,440 695 480 265
On farms with one operator 925 425 315 185
On farms with two or more operators 515 265 170 75

Quebec

Table 2.6-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 Operator total income in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 45,475 24,300 14,685 6,490
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 5,095 3,220 1,525 360
On farms with one operator 1,480 905 465 115
On farms with two or more operators 3,620 2,315 1,050 245
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 25,630 12,920 8,765 3,945
On farms with one operator 9,160 4,225 3,210 1,720
On farms with two or more operators 16,470 8,690 5,550 2,230
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 14,740 8,150 4,410 2,180
On farms with one operator 6,845 3,570 2,140 1,135
On farms with two or more operators 7,895 4,580 2,270 1,055
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 47,380 24,775 15,830 6,775
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 6,620 4,090 1,935 600
On farms with one operator 1,625 870 495 260
On farms with two or more operators 4,995 3,215 1,445 340
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 28,455 14,240 9,885 4,335
On farms with one operator 10,560 4,420 3,925 2,215
On farms with two or more operators 17,895 9,820 5,960 2,115
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 12,305 6,450 4,010 1,840
On farms with one operator 6,355 3,095 2,205 1,050
On farms with two or more operators 5,945 3,360 1,805 790

Ontario

Table 2.6-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 Operator total income in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 82,405 35,995 25,840 20,585
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 7,040 3,650 2,370 1,035
On farms with one operator 2,155 1,095 670 395
On farms with two or more operators 4,895 2,555 1,700 645
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 40,270 15,960 12,340 11,975
On farms with one operator 15,110 5,665 4,430 5,010
On farms with two or more operators 25,160 10,295 7,905 6,960
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 35,085 16,380 11,140 7,575
On farms with one operator 16,045 7,035 5,050 3,970
On farms with two or more operators 19,045 9,345 6,090 3,600
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 85,020 36,915 28,685 19,420
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 9,165 4,375 3,265 1,520
On farms with one operator 2,945 1,145 1,200 595
On farms with two or more operators 6,220 3,230 2,070 925
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 43,905 17,030 15,270 11,605
On farms with one operator 17,450 5,955 5,915 5,580
On farms with two or more operators 26,450 11,075 9,350 6,025
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 31,950 15,510 10,150 6,290
On farms with one operator 15,450 6,960 5,175 3,320
On farms with two or more operators 16,500 8,550 4,975 2,975

Manitoba

Table 2.6-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 Operator total income in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 26,620 14,630 8,310 3,690
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 2,890 1,690 980 230
On farms with one operator 1,070 615 345 115
On farms with two or more operators 1,820 1,070 635 115
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 13,330 7,055 4,125 2,140
On farms with one operator 5,950 3,190 1,710 1,050
On farms with two or more operators 7,380 3,870 2,415 1,095
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 10,400 5,890 3,195 1,320
On farms with one operator 4,825 2,680 1,435 710
On farms with two or more operators 5,575 3,205 1,760 605
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 28,795 16,515 9,165 3,110
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 3,960 2,445 1,245 275
On farms with one operator 1,580 875 570 135
On farms with two or more operators 2,375 1,565 675 140
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 15,470 8,490 5,155 1,825
On farms with one operator 7,120 3,800 2,345 975
On farms with two or more operators 8,350 4,695 2,810 850
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 9,370 5,585 2,770 1,015
On farms with one operator 4,890 2,880 1,495 510
On farms with two or more operators 4,475 2,700 1,270 505

Saskatchewan

Table 2.6-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 Operator total income in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 59,185 31,810 17,580 9,790
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 5,830 3,160 1,745 930
On farms with one operator 2,815 1,330 930 550
On farms with two or more operators 3,015 1,830 805 380
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 28,540 14,380 8,645 5,515
On farms with one operator 13,830 6,985 3,910 2,930
On farms with two or more operators 14,715 7,395 4,740 2,580
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 24,810 14,265 7,200 3,350
On farms with one operator 13,155 7,350 3,860 1,950
On farms with two or more operators 11,655 6,915 3,340 1,400
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 66,200 35,555 20,355 10,290
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 8,095 4,450 2,525 1,115
On farms with one operator 4,140 1,975 1,435 730
On farms with two or more operators 3,955 2,475 1,090 390
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 33,970 17,740 10,410 5,810
On farms with one operator 16,655 8,385 5,110 3,165
On farms with two or more operators 17,315 9,360 5,305 2,650
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 24,140 13,365 7,420 3,360
On farms with one operator 14,280 7,495 4,610 2,170
On farms with two or more operators 9,860 5,870 2,800 1,185

Alberta

Table 2.6-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 Operator total income in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 71,665 32,160 21,200 18,300
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 6,285 2,970 1,830 1,485
On farms with one operator 2,060 785 655 630
On farms with two or more operators 4,220 2,190 1,175 860
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 35,920 14,595 10,560 10,760
On farms with one operator 13,340 4,935 3,830 4,570
On farms with two or more operators 22,575 9,660 6,725 6,190
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 29,460 14,595 8,800 6,050
On farms with one operator 12,725 6,030 3,845 2,850
On farms with two or more operators 16,735 8,570 4,960 3,210
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 76,265 36,125 23,790 16,350
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 8,945 4,480 2,850 1,610
On farms with one operator 3,070 1,260 1,015 790
On farms with two or more operators 5,875 3,215 1,835 815
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 40,380 17,425 12,880 10,080
On farms with one operator 15,875 6,085 5,050 4,740
On farms with two or more operators 24,505 11,340 7,830 5,340
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 26,940 14,225 8,060 4,665
On farms with one operator 12,985 6,370 4,115 2,500
On farms with two or more operators 13,955 7,855 3,940 2,160

British Columbia

Table 2.6-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 Operator total income in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 29,865 13,400 8,715 7,750
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 1,765 990 465 310
On farms with one operator 465 245 125 95
On farms with two or more operators 1,300 745 340 220
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 14,570 6,050 4,265 4,255
On farms with one operator 4,835 1,910 1,260 1,660
On farms with two or more operators 9,735 4,135 3,005 2,595
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 13,535 6,355 3,985 3,195
On farms with one operator 5,130 2,240 1,590 1,310
On farms with two or more operators 8,405 4,125 2,400 1,885
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 30,330 14,350 9,830 6,150
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 2,525 1,450 755 315
On farms with one operator 700 345 240 110
On farms with two or more operators 1,830 1,105 515 205
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 16,200 6,820 5,630 3,745
On farms with one operator 5,370 2,115 1,830 1,430
On farms with two or more operators 10,830 4,710 3,800 2,315
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 11,605 6,075 3,445 2,090
On farms with one operator 4,585 2,215 1,425 945
On farms with two or more operators 7,015 3,855 2,015 1,150