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

Canada

Table 2.7-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Canada Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census
All categories Net farm income3 Wages and salaries Non-farm self-employment income Investment income4 Other sources of income5 Zero income or negative income
number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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 sex 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. The data in this table are for farm operators on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm operators receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm operator as rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm operator, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  4. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  5. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 327,050 78,230 133,720 18,295 18,875 75,285 2,640
Male operators2  
Total 236,400 62,335 93,705 13,395 13,415 52,350 1,210
On farms with one operator 125,085 33,070 46,700 6,940 7,305 30,650 420
On farms with two or more operators 111,320 29,265 47,005 6,455 6,110 21,700 795
Female operators2  
Total 90,650 15,905 40,015 4,895 5,465 22,940 1,425
On farms with one operator 11,950 1,790 4,190 655 670 4,520 115
On farms with two or more operators 78,705 14,115 35,835 4,245 4,790 18,410 1,310

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 2.7-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Newfoundland and Labrador Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census
All categories Net farm income3 Wages and salaries Non-farm self-employment income Investment income4 Other sources of income5 Zero income or negative income
number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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 sex 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. The data in this table are for farm operators on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm operators receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm operator as rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm operator, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  4. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  5. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 715 40 340 45 25 250 10
Male operators2  
Total 550 40 230 45 20 215 0
On farms with one operator 345 30 125 35 15 145 0
On farms with two or more operators 195 10 95 15 0 75 0
Female operators2  
Total 165 0 120 0 5 30 15
On farms with one operator 60 0 60 0 0 0 0
On farms with two or more operators 110 0 65 0 10 25 15

Prince Edward Island

Table 2.7-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Prince Edward Island Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census
All categories Net farm income3 Wages and salaries Non-farm self-employment income Investment income4 Other sources of income5 Zero income or negative income
number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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 sex 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. The data in this table are for farm operators on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm operators receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm operator as rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm operator, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  4. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  5. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 2,335 545 970 90 120 595 25
Male operators2  
Total 1,935 465 815 60 95 490 0
On farms with one operator 1,045 270 360 30 60 320 5
On farms with two or more operators 890 200 460 30 30 165 0
Female operators2  
Total 405 80 150 25 20 105 25
On farms with one operator 90 20 20 5 0 30 10
On farms with two or more operators 310 60 125 20 25 75 15

Nova Scotia

Table 2.7-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Nova Scotia Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census
All categories Net farm income3 Wages and salaries Non-farm self-employment income Investment income4 Other sources of income5 Zero income or negative income
number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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 sex 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. The data in this table are for farm operators on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm operators receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm operator as rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm operator, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  4. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  5. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 5,095 955 2,180 330 205 1,380 40
Male operators2  
Total 3,835 815 1,600 255 165 1,000 10
On farms with one operator 2,295 470 895 160 100 670 0
On farms with two or more operators 1,545 345 700 95 70 330 0
Female operators2  
Total 1,255 145 585 65 40 380 40
On farms with one operator 295 50 75 30 20 110 10
On farms with two or more operators 960 95 505 40 25 275 35

New Brunswick

Table 2.7-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
New Brunswick Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census
All categories Net farm income3 Wages and salaries Non-farm self-employment income Investment income4 Other sources of income5 Zero income or negative income
number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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 sex 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. The data in this table are for farm operators on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm operators receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm operator as rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm operator, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  4. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  5. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 3,690 585 1,650 250 145 1,050 30
Male operators2  
Total 2,930 485 1,255 215 110 850 0
On farms with one operator 1,800 320 715 130 75 555 0
On farms with two or more operators 1,125 170 530 80 35 300 0
Female operators2  
Total 770 100 390 35 25 190 20
On farms with one operator 120 10 50 5 0 50 5
On farms with two or more operators 645 85 345 30 20 145 20

Quebec

Table 2.7-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Quebec Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census
All categories Net farm income3 Wages and salaries Non-farm self-employment income Investment income4 Other sources of income5 Zero income or negative income
number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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 sex 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. The data in this table are for farm operators on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm operators receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm operator as rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm operator, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  4. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  5. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 45,470 12,680 19,055 1,830 2,930 8,695 285
Male operators2  
Total 33,705 10,050 14,380 1,385 2,250 5,570 70
On farms with one operator 15,950 4,615 5,900 855 1,160 3,390 20
On farms with two or more operators 17,755 5,435 8,480 535 1,090 2,180 45
Female operators2  
Total 11,770 2,635 4,665 445 680 3,125 215
On farms with one operator 1,530 275 480 65 85 615 15
On farms with two or more operators 10,235 2,355 4,190 385 590 2,510 195

Ontario

Table 2.7-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Ontario Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census
All categories Net farm income3 Wages and salaries Non-farm self-employment income Investment income4 Other sources of income5 Zero income or negative income
number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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 sex 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. The data in this table are for farm operators on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm operators receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm operator as rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm operator, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  4. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  5. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 82,405 19,140 33,395 4,770 4,860 19,710 540
Male operators2  
Total 58,935 14,705 23,590 3,445 3,350 13,620 230
On farms with one operator 30,260 7,150 11,530 1,810 1,875 7,800 85
On farms with two or more operators 28,680 7,555 12,060 1,635 1,480 5,810 145
Female operators2  
Total 23,475 4,435 9,805 1,325 1,515 6,095 310
On farms with one operator 3,050 375 1,100 225 185 1,150 10
On farms with two or more operators 20,420 4,055 8,695 1,100 1,325 4,940 305

Manitoba

Table 2.7-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Manitoba Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census
All categories Net farm income3 Wages and salaries Non-farm self-employment income Investment income4 Other sources of income5 Zero income or negative income
number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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 sex 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. The data in this table are for farm operators on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm operators receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm operator as rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm operator, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  4. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  5. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 26,620 7,815 9,955 1,495 1,080 5,945 330
Male operators2  
Total 20,205 6,575 7,035 1,245 780 4,325 250
On farms with one operator 11,215 3,555 3,825 720 455 2,580 85
On farms with two or more operators 8,995 3,020 3,210 530 325 1,745 170
Female operators2  
Total 6,410 1,240 2,920 260 300 1,610 80
On farms with one operator 630 65 285 15 35 230 5
On farms with two or more operators 5,785 1,180 2,640 235 255 1,380 80

Saskatchewan

Table 2.7-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Saskatchewan Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census
All categories Net farm income3 Wages and salaries Non-farm self-employment income Investment income4 Other sources of income5 Zero income or negative income
number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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 sex 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. The data in this table are for farm operators on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm operators receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm operator as rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm operator, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  4. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  5. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 59,185 16,310 22,085 2,745 2,845 14,780 420
Male operators2  
Total 45,130 13,810 15,505 2,175 2,195 11,250 195
On farms with one operator 28,020 8,600 9,435 1,300 1,305 7,295 90
On farms with two or more operators 17,115 5,215 6,075 875 890 3,960 105
Female operators2  
Total 14,055 2,500 6,585 580 640 3,535 220
On farms with one operator 1,780 325 590 40 70 725 25
On farms with two or more operators 12,270 2,175 5,985 530 570 2,810 200

Alberta

Table 2.7-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Alberta Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census
All categories Net farm income3 Wages and salaries Non-farm self-employment income Investment income4 Other sources of income5 Zero income or negative income
number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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 sex 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. The data in this table are for farm operators on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm operators receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm operator as rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm operator, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  4. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  5. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 71,660 15,930 30,685 4,315 5,050 14,985 695
Male operators2  
Total 50,180 12,590 20,600 2,910 3,495 10,200 385
On farms with one operator 25,740 6,840 10,100 1,285 1,780 5,630 110
On farms with two or more operators 24,440 5,750 10,505 1,625 1,720 4,565 275
Female operators2  
Total 21,490 3,340 10,080 1,415 1,550 4,790 310
On farms with one operator 2,395 420 860 125 180 775 35
On farms with two or more operators 19,095 2,925 9,215 1,280 1,370 4,020 275

British Columbia

Table 2.7-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
British Columbia Major source of operator total income in the year prior to the census
All categories Net farm income3 Wages and salaries Non-farm self-employment income Investment income4 Other sources of income5 Zero income or negative income
number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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 sex 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. The data in this table are for farm operators on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm operators receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm operator as rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm operator, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  4. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  5. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 29,865 4,235 13,420 2,420 1,630 7,905 255
Male operators2  
Total 19,010 2,805 8,700 1,665 940 4,830 65
On farms with one operator 8,435 1,240 3,815 630 465 2,255 20
On farms with two or more operators 10,575 1,570 4,885 1,035 470 2,575 50
Female operators2  
Total 10,855 1,430 4,720 755 695 3,075 190
On farms with one operator 1,990 245 655 135 100 835 20
On farms with two or more operators 8,870 1,180 4,070 625 595 2,235 170
Date Modified: 2008-12-02

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