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- Growing into the future: The value of 2026 Census of Agriculture data
- The 2026 Census of Agriculture: What's next?
Growing into the future: The value of 2026 Census of Agriculture data
Collection for the 2026 Census of Agriculture is complete! Thanks to the participation of farm operators across Canada, the 2026 Census of Agriculture will provide a detailed statistical portrait of Canadian agriculture, helping us better understand the current state of agriculture in Canada.
The Census of Agriculture does more than just capture the current state of agriculture in Canada – it provides data that the Canadian farm operators of today and the future can use to make decisions that impact their operations.
Beginning on May 12, 2027, Statistics Canada will be releasing results from the 2026 Census of Agriculture. Farm-level data will be available on May 12, 2027 and agriculture-population linkage data will be available in 2028. Stay tuned to the Census of Agriculture web page to learn more about these data as they are released.
Why census data matter
Every response to the Census of Agriculture contributes to a comprehensive statistical portrait of Canadian agriculture. The information collected provides reliable data that governments, businesses, researchers, agricultural organizations and farm operators use to make informed decisions.
Census data help answer important questions about the farm operations and industries that make up Canada's agriculture sector. Farm organizations draw on census information to:
- Make production, marketing and investment decisions.
- Evaluate the impact of natural disasters on agriculture (such as floods, drought and storms) and react appropriately.
- Identify trends and changes in farming practices and provide factual information on emerging economic and social issues.
Looking ahead
Along with the 2026 Census of Agriculture results released in 2027, analytical articles and provincial profiles will be available through the Census of Agriculture web page over the course of the year that will provide valuable insights into the current state of Canada's agriculture sector.
In 2028, Census of Agriculture data will be combined with Census of Population data to provide information and insights on the people who are part of the agriculture sector.
Stay tuned as Statistics Canada shares the results and continues to build a comprehensive picture of Canadian agriculture today and for the future.
For more information about the Census of Agriculture, visit the Census of Agriculture web page.
The 2026 Census of Agriculture: What's next?
Thanks to the participation of farm operators across Canada, the 2026 Census of Agriculture will provide a detailed statistical portrait of Canadian agriculture, helping us better understand the current state of agriculture in Canada.
Timeline for census results
Beginning in May 2027, Statistics Canada will be releasing results from the 2026 Census of Agriculture. Farm-level data will be available on May 12, 2027 and agriculture-population linkage data will be available in 2028. Stay tuned to the Census of Agriculture web page to learn more about these data as they are released.
Why census data matter
Census data help answer important questions about the farm operations and industries that make up Canada's agriculture sector. Farm organizations draw on census information to:
- Make production, marketing and investment decisions.
- Evaluate the impact of natural disasters on agriculture (such as floods, drought and storms) and react appropriately.
- Identify trends and changes in farming practices and provide factual information on emerging economic and social issues.
For more information about the Census of Agriculture, visit the Census of Agriculture web page.