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

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Canada

Table 2.8
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Total number of operators and median income by industry group, census year 2006
Canada Total number of operators2 Median income
number dollars
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of "industry group," refer to Farm type.

    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. The "industry group" is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) farm-typing categories. NAICS is revised periodically. The 2001 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 1997 and 2006 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 2002. Both classifications are the same for the Canadian agriculture industry, making the data from the two reference years directly comparable. The data for the "industry group" variable in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These 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. 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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 327,055 25,976
Total operators on farms typed by industry group1  
Dairy 26,155 24,281
Cattle (Beef) 86,555 23,098
Hog and pig 8,980 22,611
Poultry and egg 6,860 33,430
Sheep and goat 5,740 23,460
Other animal 39,505 27,697
Oilseed and grain 82,785 27,048
Vegetable 7,545 28,621
Fruit and tree nut 12,105 29,929
Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture 12,835 30,949
Other crop 37,990 27,465

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 2.8
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Total number of operators and median income by industry group, census year 2006
Newfoundland and Labrador Total number of operators2 Median income
number dollars
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of "industry group," refer to Farm type.

    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. The "industry group" is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) farm-typing categories. NAICS is revised periodically. The 2001 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 1997 and 2006 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 2002. Both classifications are the same for the Canadian agriculture industry, making the data from the two reference years directly comparable. The data for the "industry group" variable in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These 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. 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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 715 25,479
Total operators on farms typed by industry group1  
Dairy 45 23,464
Cattle (Beef) 100 35,652
Hog and pig 20 25,381
Poultry and egg 25 42,406
Sheep and goat 20 13,291
Other animal 45 25,630
Oilseed and grain 0 0
Vegetable 125 21,840
Fruit and tree nut 10 32,423
Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture 195 31,586
Other crop 130 31,937

Prince Edward Island

Table 2.8
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Total number of operators and median income by industry group, census year 2006
Prince Edward Island Total number of operators2 Median income
number dollars
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of "industry group," refer to Farm type.

    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. The "industry group" is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) farm-typing categories. NAICS is revised periodically. The 2001 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 1997 and 2006 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 2002. Both classifications are the same for the Canadian agriculture industry, making the data from the two reference years directly comparable. The data for the "industry group" variable in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These 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. 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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 2,335 23,064
Total operators on farms typed by industry group1  
Dairy 320 20,687
Cattle (Beef) 500 20,184
Hog and pig 75 21,424
Poultry and egg 55 26,539
Sheep and goat 10 36,899
Other animal 195 21,539
Oilseed and grain 115 23,366
Vegetable 605 30,000
Fruit and tree nut 200 25,564
Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture 70 32,301
Other crop 195 17,312

Nova Scotia

Table 2.8
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Total number of operators and median income by industry group, census year 2006
Nova Scotia Total number of operators2 Median income
number dollars
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of "industry group," refer to Farm type.

    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. The "industry group" is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) farm-typing categories. NAICS is revised periodically. The 2001 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 1997 and 2006 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 2002. Both classifications are the same for the Canadian agriculture industry, making the data from the two reference years directly comparable. The data for the "industry group" variable in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These 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. 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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 5,095 27,672
Total operators on farms typed by industry group1  
Dairy 560 32,234
Cattle (Beef) 940 25,397
Hog and pig 45 42,232
Poultry and egg 185 28,411
Sheep and goat 105 33,584
Other animal 655 21,213
Oilseed and grain 35 8,014
Vegetable 195 20,961
Fruit and tree nut 1,200 29,894
Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture 665 28,919
Other crop 515 25,573

New Brunswick

Table 2.8
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Total number of operators and median income by industry group, census year 2006
New Brunswick Total number of operators2 Median income
number dollars
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of "industry group," refer to Farm type.

    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. The "industry group" is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) farm-typing categories. NAICS is revised periodically. The 2001 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 1997 and 2006 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 2002. Both classifications are the same for the Canadian agriculture industry, making the data from the two reference years directly comparable. The data for the "industry group" variable in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These 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. 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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 3,695 25,983
Total operators on farms typed by industry group1  
Dairy 430 29,160
Cattle (Beef) 705 22,499
Hog and pig 60 17,042
Poultry and egg 45 34,319
Sheep and goat 30 20,405
Other animal 435 29,904
Oilseed and grain 65 18,053
Vegetable 465 29,070
Fruit and tree nut 495 25,151
Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture 325 28,225
Other crop 625 21,648

Quebec

Table 2.8
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Total number of operators and median income by industry group, census year 2006
Quebec Total number of operators2 Median income
number dollars
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of "industry group," refer to Farm type.

    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. The "industry group" is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) farm-typing categories. NAICS is revised periodically. The 2001 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 1997 and 2006 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 2002. Both classifications are the same for the Canadian agriculture industry, making the data from the two reference years directly comparable. The data for the "industry group" variable in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These 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. 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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 45,475 23,455
Total operators on farms typed by industry group1  
Dairy 12,715 23,025
Cattle (Beef) 6,335 19,305
Hog and pig 2,970 22,225
Poultry and egg 1,105 30,986
Sheep and goat 1,110 18,673
Other animal 2,580 22,508
Oilseed and grain 4,650 24,542
Vegetable 1,630 29,273
Fruit and tree nut 1,810 29,060
Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture 1,925 23,254
Other crop 8,630 25,822

Ontario

Table 2.8
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Total number of operators and median income by industry group, census year 2006
Ontario Total number of operators2 Median income
number dollars
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of "industry group," refer to Farm type.

    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. The "industry group" is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) farm-typing categories. NAICS is revised periodically. The 2001 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 1997 and 2006 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 2002. Both classifications are the same for the Canadian agriculture industry, making the data from the two reference years directly comparable. The data for the "industry group" variable in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These 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. 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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 82,405 29,417
Total operators on farms typed by industry group1  
Dairy 8,775 26,429
Cattle (Beef) 15,055 26,703
Hog and pig 3,375 25,555
Poultry and egg 2,750 36,000
Sheep and goat 1,995 25,506
Other animal 11,240 29,432
Oilseed and grain 17,545 32,232
Vegetable 2,430 29,773
Fruit and tree nut 2,825 30,810
Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture 4,320 35,019
Other crop 12,100 29,109

Manitoba

Table 2.8
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Total number of operators and median income by industry group, census year 2006
Manitoba Total number of operators2 Median income
number dollars
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of "industry group," refer to Farm type.

    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. The "industry group" is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) farm-typing categories. NAICS is revised periodically. The 2001 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 1997 and 2006 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 2002. Both classifications are the same for the Canadian agriculture industry, making the data from the two reference years directly comparable. The data for the "industry group" variable in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These 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. 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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 26,625 22,122
Total operators on farms typed by industry group1  
Dairy 755 18,623
Cattle (Beef) 9,450 19,512
Hog and pig 1,020 23,720
Poultry and egg 315 27,877
Sheep and goat 345 15,549
Other animal 2,480 22,715
Oilseed and grain 9,310 25,251
Vegetable 335 38,417
Fruit and tree nut 185 34,811
Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture 510 27,484
Other crop 1,915 22,413

Saskatchewan

Table 2.8
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Total number of operators and median income by industry group, census year 2006
Saskatchewan Total number of operators2 Median income
number dollars
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of "industry group," refer to Farm type.

    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. The "industry group" is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) farm-typing categories. NAICS is revised periodically. The 2001 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 1997 and 2006 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 2002. Both classifications are the same for the Canadian agriculture industry, making the data from the two reference years directly comparable. The data for the "industry group" variable in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These 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. 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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 59,185 22,648
Total operators on farms typed by industry group1  
Dairy 405 23,124
Cattle (Beef) 16,900 19,445
Hog and pig 325 12,827
Poultry and egg 190 34,000
Sheep and goat 330 21,979
Other animal 3,850 26,746
Oilseed and grain 33,220 23,710
Vegetable 145 33,899
Fruit and tree nut 225 22,135
Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture 390 18,344
Other crop 3,200 25,960

Alberta

Table 2.8
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Total number of operators and median income by industry group, census year 2006
Alberta Total number of operators2 Median income
number dollars
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of "industry group," refer to Farm type.

    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. The "industry group" is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) farm-typing categories. NAICS is revised periodically. The 2001 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 1997 and 2006 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 2002. Both classifications are the same for the Canadian agriculture industry, making the data from the two reference years directly comparable. The data for the "industry group" variable in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These 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. 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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 71,660 28,542
Total operators on farms typed by industry group1  
Dairy 985 24,065
Cattle (Beef) 30,275 25,803
Hog and pig 920 19,904
Poultry and egg 635 27,367
Sheep and goat 920 24,908
Other animal 11,115 31,892
Oilseed and grain 17,445 30,000
Vegetable 460 35,205
Fruit and tree nut 410 42,000
Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture 1,390 38,932
Other crop 7,115 30,094

British Columbia

Table 2.8
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Total number of operators and median income by industry group, census year 2006
British Columbia Total number of operators2 Median income
number dollars
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of "industry group," refer to Farm type.

    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. The "industry group" is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) farm-typing categories. NAICS is revised periodically. The 2001 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 1997 and 2006 "industry group" data were derived using NAICS 2002. Both classifications are the same for the Canadian agriculture industry, making the data from the two reference years directly comparable. The data for the "industry group" variable in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These 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. 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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 29,865 28,634
Total operators on farms typed by industry group1  
Dairy 1,150 33,000
Cattle (Beef) 6,290 26,273
Hog and pig 175 31,470
Poultry and egg 1,560 36,211
Sheep and goat 860 27,312
Other animal 6,925 26,929
Oilseed and grain 395 25,454
Vegetable 1,145 23,609
Fruit and tree nut 4,750 30,000
Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture 3,050 29,476
Other crop 3,560 29,048