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

Canada

Table 2.3-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Canada Highest level of educational attainment3
Both categories No university degree University degree
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the sex variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 327,050 294,385 32,665
Male operators2  
Total 236,405 214,880 21,520
On farms with one operator 125,085 113,680 11,410
On farms with two or more operators 111,320 101,205 10,105
Female operators2  
Total 90,650 79,500 11,150
On farms with one operator 11,950 10,325 1,625
On farms with two or more operators 78,705 69,175 9,520
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 346,205 316,245 29,955
Male operators2  
Total 254,320 234,150 20,170
On farms with one operator 140,945 129,885 11,060
On farms with two or more operators 113,370 104,265 9,105
Female operators2  
Total 91,885 82,095 9,790
On farms with one operator 11,520 9,950 1,565
On farms with two or more operators 80,365 72,150 8,220

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 2.3-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Newfoundland and Labrador Highest level of educational attainment3
Both categories No university degree University degree
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the sex variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 710 605 105
Male operators2  
Total 545 475 70
On farms with one operator 350 310 40
On farms with two or more operators 200 170 25
Female operators2  
Total 165 130 35
On farms with one operator 60 40 10
On farms with two or more operators 105 80 30
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 785 665 125
Male operators2  
Total 625 530 95
On farms with one operator 445 385 60
On farms with two or more operators 180 150 25
Female operators2  
Total 170 135 35
On farms with one operator 60 45 20
On farms with two or more operators 105 90 15

Prince Edward Island

Table 2.3-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Prince Edward Island Highest level of educational attainment3
Both categories No university degree University degree
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the sex variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 2,330 1,980 355
Male operators2  
Total 1,930 1,705 225
On farms with one operator 1,045 945 95
On farms with two or more operators 895 755 130
Female operators2  
Total 405 275 120
On farms with one operator 90 75 20
On farms with two or more operators 310 205 105
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 2,455 2,150 300
Male operators2  
Total 2,090 1,890 200
On farms with one operator 1,240 1,115 120
On farms with two or more operators 850 770 80
Female operators2  
Total 360 265 95
On farms with one operator 65 35 20
On farms with two or more operators 305 225 75

Nova Scotia

Table 2.3-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Nova Scotia Highest level of educational attainment3
Both categories No university degree University degree
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the sex variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 5,100 4,270 825
Male operators2  
Total 3,835 3,290 550
On farms with one operator 2,290 1,995 300
On farms with two or more operators 1,545 1,300 250
Female operators2  
Total 1,255 980 275
On farms with one operator 295 250 45
On farms with two or more operators 965 735 230
2001 Both categories Englsih University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 5,070 4,290 785
Male operators2  
Total 3,980 3,410 565
On farms with one operator 2,565 2,210 360
On farms with two or more operators 1,410 1,200 210
Female operators2  
Total 1,095 885 210
On farms with one operator 250 210 45
On farms with two or more operators 840 665 170

New Brunswick

Table 2.3-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
New Brunswick Highest level of educational attainment3
Both categories No university degree University degree
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the sex variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 3,690 3,225 475
Male operators2  
Total 2,930 2,615 315
On farms with one operator 1,800 1,635 170
On farms with two or more operators 1,125 980 150
Female operators2  
Total 770 610 155
On farms with one operator 120 100 20
On farms with two or more operators 645 515 130
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 3,900 3,520 385
Male operators2  
Total 3,175 2,880 300
On farms with one operator 2,055 1,860 195
On farms with two or more operators 1,120 1,010 110
Female operators2  
Total 725 635 85
On farms with one operator 145 135 10
On farms with two or more operators 575 510 75

Quebec

Table 2.3-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Quebec Highest level of educational attainment3
Both categories No university degree University degree
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the sex variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 45,475 42,195 3,280
Male operators2  
Total 33,700 31,515 2,190
On farms with one operator 15,945 14,680 1,270
On farms with two or more operators 17,755 16,835 910
Female operators2  
Total 11,770 10,675 1,090
On farms with one operator 1,530 1,335 205
On farms with two or more operators 10,240 9,350 885
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 47,380 44,350 3,030
Male operators2  
Total 35,120 33,015 2,105
On farms with one operator 17,165 15,960 1,195
On farms with two or more operators 17,960 17,055 905
Female operators2  
Total 12,260 11,335 925
On farms with one operator 1,375 1,220 160
On farms with two or more operators 10,880 10,120 770

Ontario

Table 2.3-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Ontario Highest level of educational attainment3
Both categories No university degree University degree
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the sex variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 82,405 72,820 9,585
Male operators2  
Total 58,935 52,570 6,365
On farms with one operator 30,255 27,100 3,150
On farms with two or more operators 28,680 25,475 3,210
Female operators2  
Total 23,475 20,250 3,225
On farms with one operator 3,055 2,495 555
On farms with two or more operators 20,420 17,745 2,675
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 85,015 76,265 8,755
Male operators2  
Total 62,015 56,080 5,940
On farms with one operator 33,115 29,780 3,340
On farms with two or more operators 28,905 26,305 2,600
Female operators2  
Total 23,000 20,185 2,820
On farms with one operator 2,730 2,340 390
On farms with two or more operators 20,270 17,845 2,425

Manitoba

Table 2.3-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Manitoba Highest level of educational attainment3
Both categories No university degree University degree
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the sex variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 26,620 24,440 2,180
Male operators2  
Total 20,210 18,725 1,480
On farms with one operator 11,210 10,395 815
On farms with two or more operators 9,000 8,335 660
Female operators2  
Total 6,415 5,710 700
On farms with one operator 630 535 95
On farms with two or more operators 5,780 5,180 605
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 28,795 26,755 2,035
Male operators2  
Total 22,220 20,835 1,390
On farms with one operator 13,010 12,230 775
On farms with two or more operators 9,220 8,600 620
Female operators2  
Total 6,565 5,930 640
On farms with one operator 585 510 80
On farms with two or more operators 5,985 5,420 565

Saskatchewan

Table 2.3-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Saskatchewan Highest level of educational attainment3
Both categories No university degree University degree
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the sex variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 59,190 54,490 4,695
Male operators2  
Total 45,130 41,940 3,200
On farms with one operator 28,020 26,115 1,895
On farms with two or more operators 17,110 15,815 1,295
Female operators2  
Total 14,060 12,555 1,500
On farms with one operator 1,785 1,625 160
On farms with two or more operators 12,275 10,920 1,350
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 66,200 61,705 4,495
Male operators2  
Total 51,325 48,180 3,145
On farms with one operator 33,180 31,325 1,860
On farms with two or more operators 18,150 16,865 1,280
Female operators2  
Total 14,885 13,530 1,355
On farms with one operator 1,895 1,705 185
On farms with two or more operators 12,985 11,820 1,170

Alberta

Table 2.3-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Alberta Highest level of educational attainment3
Both categories No university degree University degree
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the sex variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 71,660 64,975 6,690
Male operators2  
Total 50,180 45,830 4,345
On farms with one operator 25,740 23,360 2,380
On farms with two or more operators 24,445 22,470 1,970
Female operators2  
Total 21,485 19,140 2,345
On farms with one operator 2,390 2,170 220
On farms with two or more operators 19,090 16,970 2,125
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 76,265 70,005 6,265
Male operators2  
Total 54,485 50,485 4,005
On farms with one operator 29,565 27,435 2,130
On farms with two or more operators 24,920 23,040 1,875
Female operators2  
Total 21,780 19,525 2,260
On farms with one operator 2,370 2,015 355
On farms with two or more operators 19,405 17,510 1,900

British Columbia

Table 2.3-1
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s sex for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
British Columbia Highest level of educational attainment3
Both categories No university degree University degree
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the sex variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 29,865 25,390 4,475
Male operators2  
Total 19,005 16,215 2,790
On farms with one operator 8,430 7,160 1,270
On farms with two or more operators 10,570 9,065 1,510
Female operators2  
Total 10,855 9,170 1,685
On farms with one operator 1,985 1,690 305
On farms with two or more operators 8,875 7,480 1,385
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 30,335 26,530 3,795
Male operators2  
Total 19,285 16,860 2,425
On farms with one operator 8,625 7,585 1,040
On farms with two or more operators 10,660 9,275 1,385
Female operators2  
Total 11,050 9,675 1,380
On farms with one operator 2,030 1,730 310
On farms with two or more operators 9,015 7,950 1,070
Date Modified: 2008-12-02

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