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

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Canada

Table 2.6-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 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. 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 327,050 157,955 100,275 68,825
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 294,390 148,425 91,085 54,875
On farms with one operator 124,000 60,240 37,795 25,970
On farms with two or more operators 170,385 88,190 53,290 28,910
Operators with university degree2  
Total 32,665 9,525 9,195 13,945
On farms with one operator 13,035 3,490 3,595 5,940
On farms with two or more operators 19,630 6,030 5,590 8,015
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 346,205 170,275 111,855 64,075
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 316,250 161,035 102,305 52,900
On farms with one operator 139,830 65,990 46,585 27,260
On farms with two or more operators 176,420 95,050 55,720 25,640
Operators with university degree2  
Total 29,960 9,235 9,550 11,170
On farms with one operator 12,635 3,550 3,970 5,110
On farms with two or more operators 17,320 5,680 5,575 6,070

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 2.6-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 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. 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 710 340 235 135
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 600 325 175 105
On farms with one operator 350 180 135 40
On farms with two or more operators 260 145 50 70
Operators with university degree2  
Total 105 15 65 25
On farms with one operator 60 10 25 20
On farms with two or more operators 55 15 35 5
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 790 420 240 120
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 665 400 175 90
On farms with one operator 435 265 115 40
On farms with two or more operators 235 130 60 40
Operators with university degree2  
Total 125 20 60 40
On farms with one operator 75 20 45 15
On farms with two or more operators 40 5 15 20

Prince Edward Island

Table 2.6-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 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. 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 2,335 1,240 775 315
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 1,985 1,065 675 240
On farms with one operator 1,020 555 345 110
On farms with two or more operators 960 500 330 130
Operators with university degree2  
Total 355 180 105 75
On farms with one operator 110 55 40 25
On farms with two or more operators 235 120 65 45
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 2,455 1,235 875 350
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 2,150 1,100 765 295
On farms with one operator 1,155 590 380 190
On farms with two or more operators 995 510 390 100
Operators with university degree2  
Total 300 130 100 60
On farms with one operator 145 80 45 20
On farms with two or more operators 160 55 65 45

Nova Scotia

Table 2.6-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 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. 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 5,095 2,295 1,680 1,125
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 4,275 2,065 1,415 785
On farms with one operator 2,250 1,045 755 445
On farms with two or more operators 2,025 1,015 670 335
Operators with university degree2  
Total 830 225 255 350
On farms with one operator 345 105 80 165
On farms with two or more operators 485 120 175 185
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 5,070 2,555 1,715 805
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 4,290 2,270 1,465 550
On farms with one operator 2,425 1,225 895 305
On farms with two or more operators 1,865 1,050 570 250
Operators with university degree2  
Total 780 275 255 255
On farms with one operator 400 110 150 140
On farms with two or more operators 390 170 105 105

New Brunswick

Table 2.6-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 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. 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 3,690 1,790 1,255 650
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 3,225 1,605 1,095 520
On farms with one operator 1,730 935 505 295
On farms with two or more operators 1,490 675 590 230
Operators with university degree2  
Total 470 180 160 125
On farms with one operator 190 60 65 70
On farms with two or more operators 275 130 100 55
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 3,895 1,835 1,375 690
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 3,515 1,730 1,195 585
On farms with one operator 1,995 975 675 355
On farms with two or more operators 1,520 760 530 235
Operators with university degree2  
Total 385 100 175 110
On farms with one operator 200 55 95 55
On farms with two or more operators 180 45 80 45

Quebec

Table 2.6-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 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. 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 24,300 14,685 6,485
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 42,190 23,335 13,725 5,135
On farms with one operator 16,005 8,290 5,375 2,350
On farms with two or more operators 26,185 15,045 8,350 2,790
Operators with university degree2  
Total 3,275 960 965 1,355
On farms with one operator 1,475 415 445 620
On farms with two or more operators 1,805 545 525 730
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 47,385 24,775 15,830 6,780
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 44,350 23,830 14,855 5,675
On farms with one operator 17,185 8,045 6,175 2,955
On farms with two or more operators 27,175 15,775 8,680 2,715
Operators with university degree2  
Total 3,030 955 980 1,100
On farms with one operator 1,360 340 445 570
On farms with two or more operators 1,665 615 530 530

Ontario

Table 2.6-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 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. 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 35,990 25,835 20,585
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 72,815 33,380 23,515 15,915
On farms with one operator 29,600 12,885 9,325 7,390
On farms with two or more operators 43,215 20,505 14,190 8,530
Operators with university degree2  
Total 9,585 2,610 2,320 4,665
On farms with one operator 3,705 910 815 1,980
On farms with two or more operators 5,885 1,700 1,500 2,680
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 85,020 36,915 28,680 19,420
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 76,270 34,545 26,200 15,535
On farms with one operator 32,115 13,210 11,210 7,695
On farms with two or more operators 44,150 21,335 14,980 7,835
Operators with university degree2  
Total 8,750 2,370 2,490 3,895
On farms with one operator 3,735 855 1,075 1,800
On farms with two or more operators 5,020 1,520 1,410 2,090

Manitoba

Table 2.6-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 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. 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 14,625 8,305 3,685
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 24,435 13,885 7,575 2,970
On farms with one operator 10,930 6,135 3,230 1,560
On farms with two or more operators 13,510 7,745 4,350 1,410
Operators with university degree2  
Total 2,180 740 725 710
On farms with one operator 915 340 270 310
On farms with two or more operators 1,265 395 460 405
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 28,790 16,520 9,170 3,110
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 26,755 15,740 8,485 2,530
On farms with one operator 12,735 7,255 4,090 1,380
On farms with two or more operators 14,020 8,485 4,395 1,150
Operators with university degree2  
Total 2,035 775 685 575
On farms with one operator 855 300 325 240
On farms with two or more operators 1,180 480 360 335

Saskatchewan

Table 2.6-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 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. 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 59,185 31,810 17,580 9,790
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 54,485 30,410 16,080 8,005
On farms with one operator 27,745 15,120 8,080 4,545
On farms with two or more operators 26,745 15,290 7,990 3,460
Operators with university degree2  
Total 4,700 1,395 1,510 1,790
On farms with one operator 2,055 555 620 880
On farms with two or more operators 2,645 845 895 905
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 66,205 35,555 20,360 10,285
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 61,710 34,140 18,810 8,760
On farms with one operator 33,025 17,180 10,515 5,330
On farms with two or more operators 28,685 16,955 8,295 3,430
Operators with university degree2  
Total 4,490 1,415 1,550 1,530
On farms with one operator 2,040 665 645 735
On farms with two or more operators 2,455 760 905 790

Alberta

Table 2.6-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 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. 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 71,665 32,160 21,195 18,300
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 64,975 30,300 19,400 15,280
On farms with one operator 25,525 11,160 7,555 6,810
On farms with two or more operators 39,440 19,135 11,845 8,465
Operators with university degree2  
Total 6,690 1,870 1,795 3,030
On farms with one operator 2,595 595 770 1,235
On farms with two or more operators 4,090 1,280 1,025 1,790
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 76,265 36,130 23,785 16,350
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 70,005 34,145 21,755 14,100
On farms with one operator 29,450 12,955 9,425 7,070
On farms with two or more operators 40,550 21,185 12,330 7,030
Operators with university degree2  
Total 6,260 1,980 2,035 2,255
On farms with one operator 2,480 760 765 965
On farms with two or more operators 3,785 1,220 1,265 1,290

British Columbia

Table 2.6-3
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Operator total income in the year prior to the census 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 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. 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 13,405 8,710 7,755
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 25,385 12,055 7,425 5,915
On farms with one operator 8,850 3,930 2,490 2,425
On farms with two or more operators 16,545 8,130 4,930 3,490
Operators with university degree2  
Total 4,480 1,345 1,285 1,845
On farms with one operator 1,575 465 475 635
On farms with two or more operators 2,900 890 815 1,205
2001 All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over
number of farm operators
Total1 30,330 14,350 9,825 6,155
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 26,535 13,145 8,605 4,785
On farms with one operator 9,305 4,280 3,100 1,925
On farms with two or more operators 17,225 8,860 5,500 2,860
Operators with university degree2  
Total 3,795 1,205 1,220 1,365
On farms with one operator 1,350 400 395 560
On farms with two or more operators 2,455 810 830 815