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

Canada

Table 2.3-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 327,050 294,390 32,670
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 29,805 26,755 3,055
On farms with one operator 10,305 9,365 945
On farms with two or more operators 19,490 17,385 2,105
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 164,110 147,985 16,135
On farms with one operator 65,165 59,545 5,625
On farms with two or more operators 98,945 88,440 10,505
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 133,145 119,650 13,485
On farms with one operator 61,560 55,085 6,470
On farms with two or more operators 71,585 64,560 7,015
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 346,200 316,250 29,955
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 40,490 36,955 3,545
On farms with one operator 14,575 13,525 1,050
On farms with two or more operators 25,915 23,435 2,485
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 184,945 167,490 17,455
On farms with one operator 76,510 69,500 7,015
On farms with two or more operators 108,440 98,000 10,440
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 120,760 111,800 8,965
On farms with one operator 61,375 56,810 4,570
On farms with two or more operators 59,380 54,990 4,400

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 2.3-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 715 600 110
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 50 55 0
On farms with one operator 30 30 0
On farms with two or more operators 25 20 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 385 350 40
On farms with one operator 230 205 25
On farms with two or more operators 160 140 20
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 280 210 75
On farms with one operator 150 110 35
On farms with two or more operators 125 95 40
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 790 665 120
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 75 65 0
On farms with one operator 40 45 0
On farms with two or more operators 30 30 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 405 320 90
On farms with one operator 280 225 50
On farms with two or more operators 130 95 30
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 305 275 30
On farms with one operator 195 165 30
On farms with two or more operators 120 105 10

Prince Edward Island

Table 2.3-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 2,335 1,980 355
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 215 175 45
On farms with one operator 55 45 15
On farms with two or more operators 160 120 35
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 1,210 1,020 180
On farms with one operator 550 500 50
On farms with two or more operators 650 530 125
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 910 790 120
On farms with one operator 520 470 50
On farms with two or more operators 390 315 80
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 2,455 2,150 300
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 305 250 55
On farms with one operator 95 80 20
On farms with two or more operators 210 165 40
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 1,365 1,160 205
On farms with one operator 730 620 115
On farms with two or more operators 640 550 90
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 780 745 45
On farms with one operator 480 465 15
On farms with two or more operators 310 280 30

Nova Scotia

Table 2.3-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 5,095 4,270 825
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 375 310 60
On farms with one operator 90 70 20
On farms with two or more operators 280 245 45
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 2,415 1,935 480
On farms with one operator 1,230 1,050 180
On farms with two or more operators 1,185 880 300
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 2,315 2,020 290
On farms with one operator 1,275 1,125 140
On farms with two or more operators 1,045 900 140
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 5,075 4,290 780
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 490 385 110
On farms with one operator 225 190 35
On farms with two or more operators 265 195 80
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 2,670 2,250 415
On farms with one operator 1,370 1,185 185
On farms with two or more operators 1,300 1,070 225
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 1,920 1,660 255
On farms with one operator 1,225 1,055 175
On farms with two or more operators 690 605 80

New Brunswick

Table 2.3-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 3,695 3,220 470
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 250 210 30
On farms with one operator 90 90 0
On farms with two or more operators 155 120 35
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 1,840 1,595 245
On farms with one operator 935 850 85
On farms with two or more operators 915 750 170
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 1,605 1,420 185
On farms with one operator 895 795 110
On farms with two or more operators 705 630 75
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 3,895 3,515 380
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 325 285 45
On farms with one operator 155 135 15
On farms with two or more operators 160 140 20
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 2,135 1,935 205
On farms with one operator 1,115 1,015 100
On farms with two or more operators 1,020 915 110
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 1,445 1,305 140
On farms with one operator 930 845 90
On farms with two or more operators 515 460 50

Quebec

Table 2.3-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 45,470 42,195 3,280
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 5,100 4,790 315
On farms with one operator 1,485 1,390 100
On farms with two or more operators 3,620 3,400 220
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 25,625 23,905 1,730
On farms with one operator 9,160 8,495 660
On farms with two or more operators 16,475 15,405 1,070
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 14,745 13,500 1,235
On farms with one operator 6,845 6,120 720
On farms with two or more operators 7,895 7,385 520
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 47,380 44,350 3,030
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 6,625 6,245 375
On farms with one operator 1,625 1,545 85
On farms with two or more operators 5,000 4,705 285
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 28,455 26,670 1,790
On farms with one operator 10,560 9,860 695
On farms with two or more operators 17,900 16,815 1,085
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 12,300 11,435 870
On farms with one operator 6,350 5,785 570
On farms with two or more operators 5,945 5,650 290

Ontario

Table 2.3-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 9,590
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 7,045 6,130 915
On farms with one operator 2,150 1,910 235
On farms with two or more operators 4,890 4,210 680
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 40,275 35,425 4,850
On farms with one operator 15,110 13,540 1,570
On farms with two or more operators 25,160 21,890 3,270
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 35,085 31,260 3,830
On farms with one operator 16,045 14,150 1,895
On farms with two or more operators 19,045 17,110 1,925
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 85,015 76,265 8,755
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 9,170 8,210 960
On farms with one operator 2,945 2,720 220
On farms with two or more operators 6,215 5,480 735
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 43,905 38,785 5,115
On farms with one operator 17,450 15,355 2,090
On farms with two or more operators 26,455 23,425 3,025
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 31,950 29,280 2,670
On farms with one operator 15,450 14,035 1,415
On farms with two or more operators 16,495 15,235 1,260

Manitoba

Table 2.3-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 26,625 24,435 2,185
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 2,890 2,625 265
On farms with one operator 1,075 1,005 60
On farms with two or more operators 1,825 1,615 200
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 13,330 12,195 1,135
On farms with one operator 5,945 5,515 430
On farms with two or more operators 7,375 6,680 695
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 10,400 9,615 785
On farms with one operator 4,825 4,405 415
On farms with two or more operators 5,580 5,215 365
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 28,790 26,755 2,040
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 3,955 3,630 325
On farms with one operator 1,580 1,495 80
On farms with two or more operators 2,375 2,135 240
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 15,465 14,295 1,170
On farms with one operator 7,115 6,600 515
On farms with two or more operators 8,350 7,695 650
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 9,370 8,825 540
On farms with one operator 4,890 4,640 255
On farms with two or more operators 4,470 4,185 290

Saskatchewan

Table 2.3-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 5,830 5,275 560
On farms with one operator 2,815 2,565 250
On farms with two or more operators 3,015 2,710 310
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 28,540 26,305 2,235
On farms with one operator 13,825 12,965 870
On farms with two or more operators 14,710 13,345 1,370
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 24,815 22,905 1,910
On farms with one operator 13,160 12,215 935
On farms with two or more operators 11,655 10,690 965
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 66,200 61,710 4,495
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 8,090 7,315 780
On farms with one operator 4,135 3,810 330
On farms with two or more operators 3,950 3,500 455
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 33,965 31,415 2,555
On farms with one operator 16,650 15,555 1,100
On farms with two or more operators 17,310 15,865 1,445
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 24,140 22,985 1,160
On farms with one operator 14,275 13,670 610
On farms with two or more operators 9,865 9,315 545

Alberta

Table 2.3-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 64,970 6,690
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 6,285 5,655 625
On farms with one operator 2,065 1,905 165
On farms with two or more operators 4,225 3,760 465
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 35,925 32,690 3,230
On farms with one operator 13,340 12,225 1,120
On farms with two or more operators 22,575 20,470 2,110
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 29,460 26,625 2,835
On farms with one operator 12,725 11,400 1,315
On farms with two or more operators 16,730 15,220 1,515
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 76,265 70,000 6,260
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 8,945 8,220 725
On farms with one operator 3,070 2,865 210
On farms with two or more operators 5,870 5,365 510
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 40,380 36,590 3,785
On farms with one operator 15,875 14,440 1,440
On farms with two or more operators 24,505 22,155 2,355
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 26,940 25,190 1,760
On farms with one operator 12,990 12,155 840
On farms with two or more operators 13,950 13,040 915

British Columbia

Table 2.3-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Highest level of educational attainment by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census 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 age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. 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 29,870 25,385 4,475
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 1,765 1,525 240
On farms with one operator 460 355 115
On farms with two or more operators 1,305 1,180 125
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 14,565 12,560 2,015
On farms with one operator 4,830 4,210 625
On farms with two or more operators 9,735 8,350 1,385
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 13,530 11,305 2,230
On farms with one operator 5,125 4,285 835
On farms with two or more operators 8,410 7,020 1,395
2001 Both categories No university degree University degree
number of farm operators
Total1 30,335 26,535 3,800
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 2,525 2,350 180
On farms with one operator 695 640 55
On farms with two or more operators 1,830 1,715 115
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 16,205 14,065 2,140
On farms with one operator 5,370 4,655 715
On farms with two or more operators 10,830 9,410 1,415
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 11,600 10,115 1,485
On farms with one operator 4,585 4,015 570
On farms with two or more operators 7,020 6,095 915
Date Modified: 2008-12-02

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