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

Canada

Table 2.7-3
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 highest level of educational attainment 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. 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).
  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 78,235 133,720 18,290 18,880 75,285 2,635
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 294,385 73,350 117,320 15,970 16,995 68,330 2,420
On farms with one operator 124,000 32,845 45,210 6,565 7,115 31,805 465
On farms with two or more operators 170,380 40,510 72,110 9,405 9,890 36,520 1,950
Operators with university degree2  
Total 32,670 4,880 16,410 2,320 1,885 6,960 220
On farms with one operator 13,035 2,020 5,680 1,035 860 3,370 70
On farms with two or more operators 19,630 2,865 10,725 1,290 1,020 3,595 145

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 2.7-3
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 highest level of educational attainment 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. 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).
  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 40 25 245 15
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 600 40 305 35 20 200 5
On farms with one operator 345 30 160 15 10 125 0
On farms with two or more operators 260 10 145 15 5 75 10
Operators with university degree2  
Total 105 0 35 10 10 50 5
On farms with one operator 60 0 30 10 10 10 0
On farms with two or more operators 55 0 15 0 0 30 0

Prince Edward Island

Table 2.7-3
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 highest level of educational attainment 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. 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).
  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 85 120 600 25
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 1,980 500 790 80 80 505 30
On farms with one operator 1,015 255 330 35 45 330 10
On farms with two or more operators 960 240 465 35 30 170 20
Operators with university degree2  
Total 350 45 170 5 30 90 0
On farms with one operator 110 35 45 0 10 25 0
On farms with two or more operators 240 15 125 5 25 65 0

Nova Scotia

Table 2.7-3
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 highest level of educational attainment 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. 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).
  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 5,100 955 2,180 325 210 1,375 40
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 4,270 855 1,760 290 160 1,155 40
On farms with one operator 2,245 440 845 175 90 695 10
On farms with two or more operators 2,030 410 920 115 70 470 35
Operators with university degree2  
Total 825 110 415 35 45 220 0
On farms with one operator 340 80 135 20 25 85 0
On farms with two or more operators 480 30 280 20 25 130 0

New Brunswick

Table 2.7-3
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 highest level of educational attainment 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. 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).
  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 3,695 580 1,645 255 140 1,050 25
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 3,220 515 1,430 215 130 915 15
On farms with one operator 1,735 300 685 130 70 535 5
On farms with two or more operators 1,490 215 740 95 55 380 20
Operators with university degree2  
Total 470 65 220 35 15 135 10
On farms with one operator 190 25 85 0 5 70 0
On farms with two or more operators 275 35 140 25 5 60 5

Quebec

Table 2.7-3
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 highest level of educational attainment 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. 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).
  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 12,685 19,055 1,825 2,930 8,695 280
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 42,190 12,345 17,340 1,580 2,760 7,900 270
On farms with one operator 16,010 4,725 5,760 780 1,155 3,540 35
On farms with two or more operators 26,185 7,625 11,580 800 1,600 4,355 230
Operators with university degree2  
Total 3,275 335 1,705 245 175 800 15
On farms with one operator 1,475 165 615 135 90 470 0
On farms with two or more operators 1,805 170 1,090 115 75 335 10

Ontario

Table 2.7-3
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 highest level of educational attainment 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. 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).
  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 19,140 33,395 4,770 4,865 19,710 535
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 72,815 17,745 28,605 4,050 4,270 17,660 495
On farms with one operator 29,595 7,025 11,110 1,705 1,805 7,880 75
On farms with two or more operators 43,215 10,710 17,500 2,345 2,465 9,780 415
Operators with university degree2  
Total 9,585 1,390 4,785 720 600 2,045 45
On farms with one operator 3,710 490 1,530 335 250 1,075 20
On farms with two or more operators 5,880 905 3,255 380 345 970 25

Manitoba

Table 2.7-3
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 highest level of educational attainment 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. 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).
  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 7,820 9,955 1,500 1,075 5,945 335
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 24,435 7,375 8,875 1,350 995 5,560 300
On farms with one operator 10,925 3,395 3,725 680 455 2,590 80
On farms with two or more operators 13,510 3,970 5,150 665 535 2,970 220
Operators with university degree2  
Total 2,180 440 1,085 150 90 380 30
On farms with one operator 920 220 375 55 35 225 10
On farms with two or more operators 1,270 225 705 100 45 160 25

Saskatchewan

Table 2.7-3
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 highest level of educational attainment 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. 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).
  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 22,085 2,745 2,845 14,785 425
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 54,490 15,360 19,785 2,430 2,645 13,885 385
On farms with one operator 27,745 8,475 9,095 1,195 1,290 7,585 105
On farms with two or more operators 26,745 6,880 10,695 1,230 1,350 6,300 280
Operators with university degree2  
Total 4,695 950 2,300 320 195 895 40
On farms with one operator 2,055 445 940 145 80 435 20
On farms with two or more operators 2,640 500 1,365 175 115 470 15

Alberta

Table 2.7-3
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 highest level of educational attainment 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. 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).
  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 15,935 30,680 4,320 5,050 14,990 700
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 64,970 14,905 27,245 3,925 4,530 13,730 630
On farms with one operator 25,525 6,850 9,750 1,240 1,705 5,865 125
On farms with two or more operators 39,440 8,060 17,500 2,685 2,830 7,875 500
Operators with university degree2  
Total 6,690 1,020 3,430 395 520 1,260 65
On farms with one operator 2,595 405 1,210 180 250 535 25
On farms with two or more operators 4,090 620 2,220 215 265 715 50

British Columbia

Table 2.7-3
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 highest level of educational attainment 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. 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).
  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 13,420 2,425 1,630 7,900 255
Operators with no university degree2  
Total 25,390 3,715 11,175 2,035 1,415 6,815 245
On farms with one operator 8,845 1,335 3,755 605 470 2,655 25
On farms with two or more operators 16,545 2,385 7,420 1,420 940 4,155 210
Operators with university degree2  
Total 4,480 520 2,250 390 215 1,080 10
On farms with one operator 1,580 160 725 150 100 440 5
On farms with two or more operators 2,905 360 1,525 240 115 650 5
Date Modified: 2008-12-02

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