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

Canada

Table 2.7-2
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 age 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 327,055 78,235 133,725 18,290 18,875 75,290 2,635
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 29,805 7,275 16,710 1,795 530 3,175 295
On farms with one operator 10,305 2,985 5,725 700 195 670 40
On farms with two or more operators 19,490 4,300 10,990 1,100 335 2,515 260
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 164,110 43,940 85,720 11,230 8,040 14,050 1,140
On farms with one operator 65,170 19,170 32,460 4,505 3,385 5,400 255
On farms with two or more operators 98,950 24,775 53,250 6,725 4,655 8,650 885
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 133,145 27,015 31,295 5,270 10,305 58,055 1,205
On farms with one operator 61,560 12,710 12,695 2,400 4,390 29,105 245
On farms with two or more operators 71,585 14,305 18,595 2,865 5,915 28,950 955

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 2.7-2
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 age 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 45 345 45 30 245 15
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 55 0 40 0 0 10 0
On farms with one operator 30 0 20 0 0 10 0
On farms with two or more operators 25 0 20 0 0 0 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 385 30 240 25 15 70 0
On farms with one operator 225 15 140 20 10 40 0
On farms with two or more operators 160 15 100 10 10 30 5
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 280 10 70 15 10 170 5
On farms with one operator 150 5 30 15 10 95 0
On farms with two or more operators 130 0 35 0 0 75 5

Prince Edward Island

Table 2.7-2
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 age 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 2,335 540 970 85 115 600 25
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 215 50 120 5 10 20 10
On farms with one operator 60 15 40 0 0 0 10
On farms with two or more operators 155 35 85 5 10 20 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 1,205 345 620 70 20 150 10
On farms with one operator 555 180 255 30 5 85 0
On farms with two or more operators 650 165 365 40 15 70 5
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 915 140 225 5 95 430 10
On farms with one operator 525 85 95 10 60 280 5
On farms with two or more operators 395 55 135 0 35 150 15

Nova Scotia

Table 2.7-2
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 age 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 2,180 325 210 1,375 45
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 370 75 220 15 5 45 0
On farms with one operator 85 30 50 0 0 10 0
On farms with two or more operators 280 45 170 20 5 45 5
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 2,415 415 1,465 175 65 285 15
On farms with one operator 1,235 270 705 115 30 120 10
On farms with two or more operators 1,180 150 765 60 40 170 5
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 2,310 475 485 145 135 1,050 25
On farms with one operator 1,275 225 220 80 90 655 0
On farms with two or more operators 1,040 250 265 60 50 390 25

New Brunswick

Table 2.7-2
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 age 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 1,650 255 145 1,050 25
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 250 5 135 50 10 45 5
On farms with one operator 95 5 60 10 5 20 0
On farms with two or more operators 155 0 80 45 0 25 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 1,840 310 1,100 140 55 230 15
On farms with one operator 935 180 540 80 20 115 0
On farms with two or more operators 915 130 565 55 30 120 15
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 1,605 275 410 60 85 775 5
On farms with one operator 900 145 180 45 55 470 5
On farms with two or more operators 705 125 235 20 30 305 0

Quebec

Table 2.7-2
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 age 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 45,475 12,680 19,050 1,825 2,925 8,695 280
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 5,100 1,385 2,775 205 90 630 20
On farms with one operator 1,485 485 740 90 30 135 0
On farms with two or more operators 3,620 895 2,035 110 65 500 15
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 25,625 7,900 12,515 1,110 1,440 2,530 130
On farms with one operator 9,160 2,925 4,320 475 555 865 25
On farms with two or more operators 16,470 4,975 8,200 630 890 1,660 105
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 14,745 3,400 3,755 520 1,390 5,540 135
On farms with one operator 6,845 1,475 1,330 345 665 3,010 15
On farms with two or more operators 7,895 1,915 2,435 175 725 2,525 125

Ontario

Table 2.7-2
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 age 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 82,410 19,135 33,390 4,770 4,865 19,710 540
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 7,040 2,015 3,770 450 85 645 85
On farms with one operator 2,155 665 1,155 175 35 115 5
On farms with two or more operators 4,890 1,355 2,610 270 50 535 75
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 40,275 11,010 21,355 2,920 1,825 2,965 195
On farms with one operator 15,115 4,145 7,895 1,245 765 1,000 50
On farms with two or more operators 25,160 6,865 13,455 1,675 1,060 1,965 145
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 35,090 6,105 8,270 1,400 2,950 16,095 260
On farms with one operator 16,050 2,710 3,580 615 1,255 7,835 40
On farms with two or more operators 19,045 3,390 4,695 780 1,690 8,260 215

Manitoba

Table 2.7-2
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 age 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 26,625 7,820 9,960 1,500 1,075 5,945 330
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 2,890 835 1,500 155 40 330 35
On farms with one operator 1,075 340 575 45 25 75 0
On farms with two or more operators 1,825 490 925 110 20 255 30
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 13,330 4,370 6,175 925 490 1,240 125
On farms with one operator 5,950 2,115 2,535 475 245 555 35
On farms with two or more operators 7,375 2,260 3,645 445 250 685 95
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 10,405 2,610 2,285 420 540 4,370 170
On farms with one operator 4,825 1,150 1,000 215 225 2,185 45
On farms with two or more operators 5,580 1,455 1,285 205 315 2,185 120

Saskatchewan

Table 2.7-2
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 age 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 59,190 16,310 22,090 2,750 2,840 14,780 425
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 5,830 1,430 3,375 330 105 555 45
On farms with one operator 2,820 795 1,635 165 45 165 20
On farms with two or more operators 3,020 640 1,745 160 65 390 20
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 28,540 8,570 13,995 1,795 1,295 2,685 200
On farms with one operator 13,830 4,595 6,340 855 660 1,315 55
On farms with two or more operators 14,710 3,970 7,655 940 635 1,375 145
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 24,815 6,300 4,720 630 1,435 11,535 185
On farms with one operator 13,160 3,530 2,055 320 670 6,535 45
On farms with two or more operators 11,660 2,765 2,665 305 770 5,000 135

Alberta

Table 2.7-2
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 age 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 71,665 15,930 30,680 4,315 5,050 14,990 700
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 6,285 1,245 3,690 425 175 690 60
On farms with one operator 2,060 535 1,205 145 65 100 5
On farms with two or more operators 4,220 710 2,480 285 115 585 60
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 35,920 8,465 19,655 2,595 2,240 2,610 360
On farms with one operator 13,340 3,820 6,925 765 875 890 65
On farms with two or more operators 22,575 4,645 12,730 1,835 1,370 1,720 285
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 29,455 6,225 7,340 1,300 2,630 11,685 280
On farms with one operator 12,725 2,900 2,825 505 1,020 5,405 70
On farms with two or more operators 16,730 3,325 4,515 795 1,615 6,285 200

British Columbia

Table 2.7-2
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 age 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 4,240 13,425 2,425 1,635 7,905 250
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 1,760 250 1,090 170 15 200 40
On farms with one operator 465 110 245 65 0 35 5
On farms with two or more operators 1,305 130 845 100 15 160 40
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 14,565 2,515 8,600 1,485 595 1,290 80
On farms with one operator 4,835 910 2,825 440 230 425 10
On farms with two or more operators 9,735 1,610 5,775 1,035 370 870 65
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 13,530 1,470 3,735 775 1,015 6,405 130
On farms with one operator 5,130 460 1,405 255 340 2,640 30
On farms with two or more operators 8,405 1,010 2,330 515 680 3,770 100
Date Modified: 2008-12-02

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