Section 1 Household total income and major source of income for farm households

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Canada

Table 1.3
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes by major source of household income in the year prior to the census for all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Canada Household total income in the year prior to the census:
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of farms
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for farm households on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm households receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm household as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm household but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. 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]).
  3. "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.
All farms  
Total 229,375 36,940 65,970 51,190 32,070 43,215
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 36,330 10,445 11,105 6,640 3,465 4,665
Wages and salaries 120,130 6,975 28,050 31,100 22,590 31,415
Non-farm self-employment income 10,525 1,965 3,210 2,070 1,140 2,150
Investment income2 9,945 1,495 2,280 2,275 1,475 2,415
Other sources of income3 51,930 15,545 21,310 9,100 3,400 2,565
Zero income or negative income 515 510 0 0 0 0
Farms with one operator  
Total 137,995 25,250 40,495 29,505 18,485 24,260
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 19,885 6,655 6,250 3,140 1,640 2,210
Wages and salaries 70,955 4,875 17,220 18,010 13,045 17,795
Non-farm self-employment income 6,210 1,210 1,935 1,130 715 1,225
Investment income2 6,100 1,055 1,455 1,260 895 1,435
Other sources of income3 34,575 11,175 13,630 5,975 2,190 1,605
Zero income or negative income 275 270 0 0 0 0
Farms with two or more operators  
Total 91,370 11,690 25,470 21,680 13,580 18,955
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 16,445 3,790 4,860 3,505 1,825 2,465
Wages and salaries 49,175 2,105 10,830 13,085 9,540 13,620
Non-farm self-employment income 4,320 755 1,280 940 425 930
Investment income2 3,840 435 825 1,025 575 980
Other sources of income3 17,360 4,370 7,685 3,130 1,215 965
Zero income or negative income 245 245 0 0 0 0

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 1.3
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes by major source of household income in the year prior to the census for all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Newfoundland and Labrador Household total income in the year prior to the census:
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of farms
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for farm households on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm households receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm household as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm household but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. 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]).
  3. "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.
All farms  
Total 560 105 165 125 65 95
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 10 0 0 5 5 5
Wages and salaries 295 10 65 80 55 75
Non-farm self-employment income 35 25 10 0 0 0
Investment income2 10 5 0 0 10 0
Other sources of income3 205 75 90 35 5 5
Zero income or negative income 0 0 0 0 0 0
Farms with one operator  
Total 410 85 135 105 35 50
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 10 0 0 0 0 0
Wages and salaries 190 10 45 65 30 45
Non-farm self-employment income 25 15 10 0 0 0
Investment income2 10 10 0 0 5 0
Other sources of income3 175 55 75 25 5 5
Zero income or negative income 0 0 0 0 0 0
Farms with two or more operators  
Total 150 25 35 25 25 35
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wages and salaries 105 5 25 20 25 35
Non-farm self-employment income 10 10 0 0 0 5
Investment income2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other sources of income3 35 10 5 15 0 0
Zero income or negative income 0 0 0 0 0 0

Prince Edward Island

Table 1.3
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes by major source of household income in the year prior to the census for all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Prince Edward Island Household total income in the year prior to the census:
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of farms
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.
  1. The data in this table are for farm households on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm households receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm household as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm household but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. 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]).
  3. "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.
All farms  
Total 1,695 295 545 430 195 225
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 215 75 50 15 15 50
Wages and salaries 915 60 235 320 150 145
Non-farm self-employment income 40 10 20 0 0 5
Investment income2 65 20 20 5 5 15
Other sources of income3 455 115 215 85 30 15
Zero income or negative income 0 5 0 0 0 0
Farms with one operator  
Total 1,145 225 365 285 125 135
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 135 65 20 10 15 25
Wages and salaries 580 45 150 215 100 80
Non-farm self-employment income 20 0 10 5 0 5
Investment income2 40 15 15 0 0 15
Other sources of income3 360 100 165 65 15 15
Zero income or negative income 0 0 0 0 0 0
Farms with two or more operators  
Total 555 65 185 145 70 90
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 80 20 30 10 0 20
Wages and salaries 335 15 95 100 55 70
Non-farm self-employment income 15 10 5 0 0 0
Investment income2 25 5 10 10 5 0
Other sources of income3 100 15 45 20 10 0
Zero income or negative income 0 5 0 0 0 0

Nova Scotia

Table 1.3
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes by major source of household income in the year prior to the census for all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Nova Scotia Household total income in the year prior to the census:
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of farms
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.
  1. The data in this table are for farm households on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm households receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm household as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm household but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. 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]).
  3. "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.
All farms  
Total 3,795 565 1,145 945 560 580
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 475 135 130 65 70 90
Wages and salaries 1,970 85 480 615 380 420
Non-farm self-employment income 170 45 70 30 5 20
Investment income2 130 20 15 35 15 30
Other sources of income3 1,040 270 455 205 90 30
Zero income or negative income 5 0 0 0 0 0
Farms with one operator  
Total 2,600 405 840 625 345 390
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 285 70 85 30 35 60
Wages and salaries 1,300 50 325 390 250 280
Non-farm self-employment income 130 35 70 20 5 10
Investment income2 80 10 15 20 5 20
Other sources of income3 795 230 345 150 55 25
Zero income or negative income 0 0 0 0 0 0
Farms with two or more operators  
Total 1,195 165 305 330 210 190
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 190 55 40 25 30 25
Wages and salaries 675 35 155 220 130 145
Non-farm self-employment income 35 10 10 5 0 5
Investment income2 45 5 0 15 15 10
Other sources of income3 250 50 105 45 35 10
Zero income or negative income 0 0 0 0 0 0

New Brunswick

Table 1.3
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes by major source of household income in the year prior to the census for all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
New Brunswick Household total income in the year prior to the census:
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of farms
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.
  1. The data in this table are for farm households on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm households receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm household as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm household but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. 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]).
  3. "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.
All farms  
Total 2,780 535 795 655 410 375
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 255 85 65 45 10 50
Wages and salaries 1,515 125 375 415 320 275
Non-farm self-employment income 100 35 35 15 5 10
Investment income2 85 40 5 10 15 10
Other sources of income3 830 245 330 180 60 25
Zero income or negative income 0 0 0 0 0 0
Farms with one operator  
Total 1,930 420 550 420 275 265
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 160 55 40 35 0 30
Wages and salaries 1,035 115 235 270 215 200
Non-farm self-employment income 55 15 20 0 5 15
Investment income2 45 35 0 5 0 10
Other sources of income3 625 205 245 115 45 5
Zero income or negative income 0 0 0 0 0 0
Farms with two or more operators  
Total 845 115 245 230 135 120
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 95 35 15 10 10 25
Wages and salaries 475 20 140 140 105 80
Non-farm self-employment income 45 25 15 5 0 0
Investment income2 35 5 5 10 15 0
Other sources of income3 205 35 85 60 10 15
Zero income or negative income 0 0 0 0 0 0

Quebec

Table 1.3
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes by major source of household income in the year prior to the census for all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Quebec Household total income in the year prior to the census:
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of farms
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for farm households on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm households receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm household as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm household but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. 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]).
  3. "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.
All farms  
Total 30,675 4,380 10,855 7,950 3,805 3,695
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 5,860 1,295 2,150 1,230 605 575
Wages and salaries 16,045 850 5,060 5,025 2,580 2,540
Non-farm self-employment income 1,160 240 415 195 90 225
Investment income2 1,485 310 460 325 215 170
Other sources of income3 6,105 1,665 2,765 1,175 325 175
Zero income or negative income 10 15 0 0 0 0
Farms with one operator  
Total 17,610 2,995 6,260 4,290 2,065 2,015
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 2,945 820 1,110 515 230 265
Wages and salaries 8,710 560 2,735 2,635 1,440 1,345
Non-farm self-employment income 820 180 280 145 55 160
Investment income2 950 205 300 190 140 110
Other sources of income3 4,175 1,215 1,835 815 190 130
Zero income or negative income 10 10 0 0 0 0
Farms with two or more operators  
Total 13,065 1,385 4,595 3,655 1,735 1,680
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 2,925 475 1,045 720 365 305
Wages and salaries 7,330 280 2,315 2,395 1,145 1,195
Non-farm self-employment income 345 65 135 55 30 60
Investment income2 530 105 170 135 65 65
Other sources of income3 1,930 460 930 355 130 55
Zero income or negative income 10 10 0 0 0 0

Ontario

Table 1.3
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes by major source of household income in the year prior to the census for all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Ontario Household total income in the year prior to the census:
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of farms
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for farm households on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm households receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm household as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm household but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. 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]).
  3. "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.
All farms  
Total 57,210 7,330 14,155 12,470 9,150 14,100
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 8,140 1,900 2,230 1,530 910 1,565
Wages and salaries 30,185 1,260 5,105 7,255 6,410 10,170
Non-farm self-employment income 2,820 460 875 535 280 670
Investment income2 2,520 315 570 540 395 705
Other sources of income3 13,490 3,350 5,370 2,620 1,160 995
Zero income or negative income 50 45 0 0 0 0
Farms with one operator  
Total 33,575 4,870 8,460 7,245 5,095 7,895
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 3,925 1,145 1,075 705 325 670
Wages and salaries 17,580 865 3,115 4,185 3,610 5,795
Non-farm self-employment income 1,670 305 510 310 180 370
Investment income2 1,570 220 365 330 225 425
Other sources of income3 8,795 2,315 3,380 1,705 765 635
Zero income or negative income 25 30 0 0 0 0
Farms with two or more operators  
Total 23,635 2,455 5,695 5,225 4,045 6,205
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 4,215 760 1,155 825 590 890
Wages and salaries 12,615 395 1,990 3,065 2,800 4,370
Non-farm self-employment income 1,150 150 360 225 100 300
Investment income2 945 90 200 205 170 285
Other sources of income3 4,695 1,040 1,995 910 395 360
Zero income or negative income 20 20 0 0 0 0

Manitoba

Table 1.3
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes by major source of household income in the year prior to the census for all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Manitoba Household total income in the year prior to the census:
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of farms
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for farm households on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm households receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm household as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm household but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. 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]).
  3. "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.
All farms  
Total 19,050 4,125 6,065 4,305 2,320 2,225
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 3,845 1,305 1,170 645 305 405
Wages and salaries 9,565 855 2,900 2,755 1,650 1,410
Non-farm self-employment income 875 175 300 160 105 135
Investment income2 600 135 120 145 75 120
Other sources of income3 4,045 1,525 1,580 605 185 155
Zero income or negative income 130 125 0 0 0 0
Farms with one operator  
Total 11,960 2,830 3,810 2,505 1,440 1,375
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 2,170 835 700 210 190 240
Wages and salaries 6,035 595 1,815 1,710 1,010 895
Non-farm self-employment income 565 110 210 85 75 80
Investment income2 385 110 75 80 45 75
Other sources of income3 2,740 1,115 1,010 415 115 85
Zero income or negative income 60 60 0 0 0 0
Farms with two or more operators  
Total 7,100 1,290 2,260 1,805 885 850
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 1,670 470 475 435 125 170
Wages and salaries 3,530 250 1,085 1,040 640 515
Non-farm self-employment income 315 70 85 80 30 50
Investment income2 210 30 50 70 25 45
Other sources of income3 1,300 405 570 185 75 65
Zero income or negative income 70 65 0 0 0 0

Saskatchewan

Table 1.3
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes by major source of household income in the year prior to the census for all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Saskatchewan Household total income in the year prior to the census:
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of farms
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for farm households on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm households receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm household as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm household but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. 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]).
  3. "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.
All farms  
Total 44,330 9,710 14,170 9,515 5,235 5,700
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 7,875 2,910 2,340 1,320 590 720
Wages and salaries 21,980 2,015 6,650 5,745 3,625 3,955
Non-farm self-employment income 1,590 385 510 295 150 255
Investment income2 1,535 220 360 395 215 330
Other sources of income3 11,260 4,090 4,295 1,765 665 440
Zero income or negative income 90 95 0 0 0 0
Farms with one operator  
Total 30,015 7,145 9,575 6,165 3,470 3,675
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 5,040 2,035 1,540 710 360 385
Wages and salaries 14,910 1,485 4,610 3,825 2,425 2,565
Non-farm self-employment income 1,005 240 325 155 100 180
Investment income2 990 185 230 220 125 230
Other sources of income3 8,000 3,130 2,860 1,245 455 315
Zero income or negative income 60 65 0 0 0 0
Farms with two or more operators  
Total 14,310 2,575 4,600 3,350 1,770 2,025
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 2,830 875 800 600 220 325
Wages and salaries 7,065 525 2,035 1,920 1,195 1,385
Non-farm self-employment income 585 140 185 130 55 80
Investment income2 535 35 135 170 85 105
Other sources of income3 3,260 960 1,440 520 205 125
Zero income or negative income 35 30 0 0 0 0

Alberta

Table 1.3
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes by major source of household income in the year prior to the census for all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
Alberta Household total income in the year prior to the census:
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of farms
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for farm households on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm households receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm household as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm household but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. 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]).
  3. "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.
All farms  
Total 49,430 6,860 13,210 10,460 7,495 11,405
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 7,880 2,105 2,540 1,495 830 920
Wages and salaries 26,575 1,155 5,250 6,115 5,315 8,740
Non-farm self-employment income 2,420 405 595 565 325 530
Investment income2 2,805 280 565 695 450 820
Other sources of income3 9,550 2,720 4,265 1,590 580 400
Zero income or negative income 200 200 0 0 0 0
Farms with one operator  
Total 28,295 4,415 7,985 5,665 4,120 6,105
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 4,410 1,275 1,510 780 420 415
Wages and salaries 14,770 795 3,115 3,280 2,845 4,735
Non-farm self-employment income 1,290 225 320 300 180 255
Investment income2 1,635 185 360 360 285 450
Other sources of income3 6,095 1,840 2,670 945 390 245
Zero income or negative income 100 100 0 0 0 0
Farms with two or more operators  
Total 21,140 2,440 5,235 4,790 3,375 5,290
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 3,465 825 1,030 710 405 500
Wages and salaries 11,810 370 2,135 2,830 2,470 4,005
Non-farm self-employment income 1,130 175 275 265 150 270
Investment income2 1,175 95 215 345 155 360
Other sources of income3 3,465 880 1,590 645 190 160
Zero income or negative income 100 100 0 0 0 0

British Columbia

Table 1.3
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes by major source of household income in the year prior to the census for all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census year 2006
British Columbia Household total income in the year prior to the census:
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of farms
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.
  1. The data in this table are for farm households on both unincorporated and incorporated farms. Farm households receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm household as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms do not distribute net farm income to the farm household but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. 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]).
  3. "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.
All farms  
Total 19,845 3,030 4,845 4,325 2,835 4,810
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 1,770 615 425 290 155 290
Wages and salaries 11,080 560 1,935 2,780 2,110 3,690
Non-farm self-employment income 1,320 195 380 275 165 300
Investment income2 710 145 140 125 85 210
Other sources of income3 4,940 1,490 1,955 860 325 320
Zero income or negative income 25 30 0 0 0 0
Farms with one operator  
Total 10,470 1,855 2,530 2,215 1,515 2,355
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 800 340 160 130 65 100
Wages and salaries 5,845 355 1,070 1,435 1,125 1,860
Non-farm self-employment income 630 90 170 120 100 145
Investment income2 390 90 100 50 55 95
Other sources of income3 2,800 965 1,040 485 155 145
Zero income or negative income 10 10 0 0 0 0
Farms with two or more operators  
Total 9,380 1,175 2,310 2,110 1,330 2,455
Major source of household income in the year prior to the census:  
Net farm income1 970 275 265 155 85 185
Wages and salaries 5,230 210 865 1,345 980 1,825
Non-farm self-employment income 690 95 205 160 65 160
Investment income2 330 55 45 70 35 115
Other sources of income3 2,150 515 915 375 165 175
Zero income or negative income 20 20 0 0 0 0