Why are we conducting this survey?
The Census of Agriculture provides the only comprehensive and integrated profile of the physical, economic, social and environmental aspects of Canada’s agriculture industry. It is conducted every five years. The data are needed to make informed decisions about business management strategies, agricultural policies, programs and services that directly affect farmers and rural communities.
Census data provide a reliable source of information for farm organizations, government departments, agriculture suppliers and service providers, and researchers that help them to understand and respond to changes in agriculture.
Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.
Your participation in this survey is required under the authority of the Statistics Act.
Other important information
Authorization to collect this information
Data are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19.
Confidentiality
By law, Statistics Canada is prohibited from releasing any information it collects that could identify any person, business or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent, or as permitted by the Statistics Act. Statistics Canada will use the information from this survey for statistical purposes only.
Record linkages
To enhance the data from this survey and to reduce the reporting burden, Statistics Canada may combine the acquired data with information from other surveys or from administrative sources.
Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about record linkage:
Email: infostats@statcan.gc.ca
Telephone: 1-877-949-9492
Mail:
Chief Statistician of Canada
Statistics Canada
Attention of Director, Agriculture Division
150 Tunney’s Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0T6
Administrative data
To make this questionnaire shorter, the 2026 Census of Agriculture will replace specific questions from your questionnaire with information you have previously provided to other Statistics Canada surveys; federal, provincial or municipal departments; or farm associations.
Business or organization and contact information
1. Provide the business or organization’s legal and operating name.
- Legal name
- Operating name (if applicable)
2. Provide the contact information for the designated contact person for the business or organization.
Note: The designated contact person is the person who should receive this questionnaire. The designated contact person may not always be the one who actually completes the questionnaire.
- First name
- Last name
- Title
- Preferred language of communication
- Mailing address (number and street)
- City
- Province, territory or state
- Postal code or ZIP code
Example: A9A 9A9 or 12345-1234
- Country
- Email address
Example: user@example.gov.ca
- Telephone number (including area code)
Example: 123-123-1234
- Extension number (if applicable)
- Fax number (including area code)
Example: 123-123-1234
3. Provide the current operational status of the business or organization identified by the legal and operating name in question 1.
- Operational
- Not currently operational, e.g., temporarily or permanently closed, change of ownership
Agricultural activity
4. Will this operation produce agricultural products in 2026?
Examples of agricultural products include hay, field crops, field vegetables, fruits, berries, nuts, sod, nursery products, ornamental plants, flowers, Christmas trees, mushrooms, greenhouse products, maple products, honeybees or other pollinating bees, poultry, eggs, livestock, meat, milk, wool and horses.
Definition: Throughout this questionnaire, this operation or this agricultural operation refers to the business or organization identified by the legal and operating name in question 1.
- Yes, this operation will produce agricultural products
Will this operation be reporting sales or expenses for these agricultural products to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)?
Include sales and expenses from:
- agricultural products grown or raised by this operation in 2026
- other commodities produced using agricultural products grown or raised by this operation in 2026 (e.g., wine, meat products).
- No, but other agricultural operations will use the land or farm buildings to produce agricultural products
- No, this operation will not produce agricultural products
Canada Revenue Agency Business Numbers
1. Does this agricultural operation have a Business Number issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)?
A Business Number is a unique 9-digit number assigned to a business by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It is used to register a business for tax programs such as the goods and services tax (GST) and the harmonized sales tax (HST), payroll deduction, corporation income tax, etc.
- Yes
Enter the Business Number issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Include only the first 9 digits.
- Business Number
Example: 123456789 RT 0001
- No
2. Do you operate or own other agricultural or non-agricultural businesses?
- Yes
Enter the other legal or operating name of the other businesses and their associated Business Number.
- Legal or operating name 1
- Associated Business Number 1
Example: 123456789 RT 0001 (if applicable)
- Legal or operating name 2
(if applicable)
- Associated Business Number 2
Example: 123456789 RT 0001 (if applicable)
- Legal or operating name 3
(if applicable)
- Associated Business Number 3
Example: 123456789 RT 0001 (if applicable)
- If there are more than three other businesses, enter them in the field below.
- No
Agricultural operators
3. Provide the following information about each person who was responsible for management decisions made for this agricultural operation as of May 12, 2026.
Management decisions are decisions about a variety of important business matters, e.g., agricultural production, hiring employees, investment and finances, marketing of agricultural products.
Exclude professional advisors, e.g., accountants, consultants.
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4. If there are more than three operator's, enter their full names and telephone numbers in the Comments section.
5. In 2025, what was each operator’s average weekly time contribution to this agricultural operation?
Include only work done for this operation, such as:
- farm work
- farm office work
- dealing with suppliers and clients
- custom work done for others.
- Operator 1
- More than 40 hours per week
- 30 to 40 hours per week
- 20 to 29 hours per week
- Less than 20 hours per week
- Operator 2
- More than 40 hours per week
- 30 to 40 hours per week
- 20 to 29 hours per week
- Less than 20 hours per week
- Operator 3
- More than 40 hours per week
- 30 to 40 hours per week
- 20 to 29 hours per week
- Less than 20 hours per week
6. In 2025, what was each operator’s average weekly time spent doing paid work at another job or operating another business not involved with this agricultural operation?
Include only work done for:
- an off-farm job
- a non-farm business
- other farm operations.
Exclude custom work done for others.
- Operator 1
- More than 40 hours per week
- 30 to 40 hours per week
- 20 to 29 hours per week
- Less than 20 hours per week
- None
- Operator 2
- More than 40 hours per week
- 30 to 40 hours per week
- 20 to 29 hours per week
- Less than 20 hours per week
- None
- Operator 3
- More than 40 hours per week
- 30 to 40 hours per week
- 20 to 29 hours per week
- Less than 20 hours per week
- None
Main farm location of this operation
7. Complete the civic address or land description of the main farm location of this agricultural operation.
This is where the main agricultural activities take place. It can be the main farm buildings, the main gate of the farm operation or the farm headquarters.
- Civic address of the main farm location (address that would be provided to emergency services)
- Province or territory
- Address number
- Road or street name
- Street type
- Street direction
- Name of village, town, city or municipality
- Postal code
Example: A9A 9A9
- For the Prairies and parts of British Columbia only: Land description of the main farm location
- Province
- Postal code
Example: A9A 9A9
- Quarter
- Section
- Township
- Range
- Meridian
Unit of measure
8. What unit of measure will be used to report land areas?
- Acres
- Hectares
- Arpents (Quebec only)
Area of land
9. In 2026, what is this operation’s total area of workable and non-workable land for each of the following?
Workable land includes all cropland, nursery, sod, Christmas trees, maple trees tapped, summerfallow and pasture.
Non-workable land includes idle land, woodlots, tree windbreaks, bush, lawns, ponds, bogs, marshes, sloughs, buffer zones and land where farm buildings are located (e.g., residences, greenhouses, mushroom houses, farmhouses, barns, livestock facilities).
- Total workable and non-workable land area owned
Include all land owned even if used by others.
- Area leased from governments
e.g., land operated under licence, permit or lease
- Area rented or leased from others
- Crop-shared land owned by others but used by this operation
Note: Crop-sharing is an agreement in which the operator shares investment and risk with the land owner.
- Other land used by this operation
e.g., land trading, rent-free
TOTAL land area owned, leased, rented, crop-shared or used
- Land area used by others
e.g., rented, leased or crop-shared to others, land trading, rent-free
Net area of this operation
(Total land area owned, leased, rented, crop-shared or used)
minus (land area used by others)
Report on this area throughout this questionnaire.
Agricultural production
The Census of Agriculture covers various agricultural activities in Canada. Therefore, some questions in this survey may apply to this operation, while others may not. The following questions will help identify the sections of this survey that should be answered by this operation.
Each agricultural product should be reported in only one category.
Do not report products grown solely for home or personal use.
10. On May 12, 2026, are any mushrooms grown on this operation for sale?
Exclude wild mushrooms.
- Yes
- Types of mushrooms
Select all that apply.
- Agaricus mushrooms.
Include white and brown varieties.
- Specialty mushrooms
e.g., shiitake, oyster
- No
11. In 2026, were any maple trees tapped on this operation?
Include only taps made on maple trees.
Exclude trees tapped for own personal use.
12. In 2026, are sod, nursery products or Christmas trees grown on this operation for sale?
Include ornamental tree seedlings not grown in a greenhouse.
Exclude:
- products grown in a greenhouse (report in Greenhouses section)
- tree seedlings grown solely for reforestation
- sod, nursery products and Christmas trees grown for home or personal use.
13. In 2026, are any agricultural products grown in a greenhouse on this operation for sale?
Include environments where temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide (CO2) or light are controlled, such as:
- greenhouses (of glass, plastic or poly-film materials)
- enclosed structures such as a warehouse, box car, shipping container or building.
Exclude:
- mushrooms
- unheated cold frames or tunnels (report in Field vegetables section; Fruits, berries and nuts section; or Sod, nursery products and Christmas trees section)
- tree seedlings grown solely for reforestation
- areas and structures used for storage.
14. In 2026, are any fruits, berries or nuts grown on this operation for sale?
Include:
- all producing and non-producing vines, bushes and trees
- fruits and berries used to produce wine, cider and any other fruit-based beverages
- areas under unheated cold frames or tunnels.
15. In 2026, are any field vegetables grown on this operation for sale?
Include:
- all field vegetables planted or to be planted in 2026
- areas under unheated cold frames or tunnels.
Exclude potatoes, dry field peas, all dry beans, corn for grain or silage and herbs for essential oil industries (report in Hay and field crops section).
16. In 2026, are any hay or field crops grown on this operation?
Include:
- grains, oilseeds, corn for grain or silage, potatoes, sugar beets, ginseng, mustard seed, dry field peas, all dry beans, alfalfa and tame hay, field grown cut flowers, etc.
- all field crops and hay to be harvested, even if they were sown or planted in an earlier year
- all land to be seeded, even if not yet seeded
- field crops used as green manure and cover crops in 2026.
Exclude:
- sweet corn, vegetable beets, mustard leaf and fresh lima beans (report in Field vegetables section)
- pasture (report in Land use section).
17. On May 12, 2026, does this operation own any honeybees or other pollinating bees (e.g., leafcutter, blue orchard, bumble)?
Include bees owned, regardless of location.
Exclude honey production for home or personal use.
- Yes
- Types of bees
Select all that apply.
- Honeybees (used for honey production or pollination)
- Other pollinating bees
e.g., leafcutter, blue orchard, bumble
- No
18. In 2026, are there any poultry (chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks or other poultry) on this operation?
Include:
- all poultry on this operation, regardless of ownership, including those raised under contract
- poultry for sale and poultry for personal use.
Exclude poultry owned by this operation but kept on an operation operated by someone else.
19. In 2025, were any chickens or turkeys raised for production of meat or produced on this operation for sale?
Exclude chickens and turkeys produced for personal use.
- Yes
- Types of poultry raised for production
Select all that apply.
- Broilers, roasters and Cornish
- Turkeys
- No
20. In 2025, were any eggs produced on this operation for sale?
Exclude eggs produced for personal use.
- Yes
- Types of eggs
Select all that apply.
- No
21. In 2025, was there a commercial poultry hatchery located on this operation?
Include:
- only hatcheries registered with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- all types of poultry hatched in 2025, e.g., chickens, turkeys, geese, pheasants, quail.
22. In 2026, are there any livestock (cattle or calves, pigs, sheep or lambs, horses, or other livestock) on this operation?
Include:
- all animals on this operation, regardless of ownership, including those that are boarded, custom fed or fed under contract
- all animals kept by this operation, regardless of ownership, that are pastured on a community pasture, grazing co-op or public land.
Exclude animals owned by this operation but kept on a farm, ranch, or feedlot operated by someone else.
- Yes
- Types of livestock
Select all that apply.
- Dairy cattle and calves
- Beef cattle and calves
- Pigs
- Sheep and lambs
- Other livestock
e.g., horses, donkeys, goats, llamas and alpacas, bison, elk, deer, rabbits, mink
- No
23. In 2026, does this operation produce any organic products for sale?
Include products that are certified or in the process of becoming certified.
- Yes
What is the certification status of the organic products?
Select all that apply.
- Certified by an accredited organic certification body
Name of certification body
- Transitional (in the process of becoming certified)
Name of certification body during the transition
- No
Hay and field crops
24. In 2026, what is the area on this operation of each of the following hay or field crops?
For two or more crops that will be harvested from the same land in 2026, report each crop and split the area evenly between each crop.
Include:
- all field crops and hay to be harvested, even if sown or planted in an earlier year
- all land to be seeded, even if not yet seeded
- field crops used as green manure and cover crops in 2026.
Exclude summerfallow, pasture, woodlands and other land (report in Land use section).
For smaller areas decimals are permitted.
Example: If an operation grows 7 1/3 acres of spring wheat, this area would be reported as 7.33.
- Wheat — spring
Exclude durum wheat.
- Wheat — durum
- Wheat — winter (to be harvested in 2026)
- Oats
- Barley
- Mixed grains
Two or more grains sown together on the same field or plot.
- Corn for grain
Exclude sweet corn (report in Field vegetables section).
- Corn for silage
- Rye — fall (to be harvested in 2026)
- Rye — spring
- Canola (rapeseed)
- Soybeans
- Flaxseed
- Dry field peas
Exclude fresh green peas (report in Field vegetables section).
- Chick peas
Include garbanzo beans, desi and kabuli.
- Lentils
- Faba beans
- Dry white beans (navy and pea beans)
- Other dry beans
e.g., great northern, pinto, kidney, cranberry beans, lima
Exclude fresh lima beans (report in Field vegetables section).
- Alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures for hay, silage, green feed and dehydrated alfalfa
Exclude pasture (report in Land use section).
- All other tame hay and fodder crops for hay or silage
e.g., clover, sorghum, millet, timothy, ryegrass, orchard grass
Exclude pasture (report in Land use section).
- Forage seed to be harvested in 2026 for seed
Include turf grass seed.
Exclude sod (report in Sod, nursery products and Christmas trees section).
- Potatoes
- Mustard seed
- Sunflower seed
Include sunola and dwarf varieties.
- Canary seed
Include hairless (canario).
- Ginseng (total seeded and harvested area)
- Buckwheat
- Sugar beets
- Triticale
- Hemp
Other field crops
e.g., spelt, tobacco, hops, quinoa, coriander, herbs for essential oil industries and field-grown cut flowers
Exclude bulbs (report in Sod, nursery products and Christmas trees section).
- Other field crop 1
Specify other field crop 1
- Other field crop 2
Specify other field crop 2
- Other field crop 3
Specify other field crop 3
Total area of hay and field crops
Field vegetables
25. In 2026, what is the area of each of the following field vegetables on this operation for sale?
Report the areas only once, even if more than one field vegetable will be grown in the same area. For double-cropping or intercropping, report each vegetable and split the area evenly between each vegetable.
Include:
- all field vegetables planted or to be planted in 2026
- areas under unheated cold frames or tunnels.
For smaller areas decimals are permitted.
Example: If an operation grows a 1/4 acre of sweet corn for sale, this area would be reported as 0.25
- Sweet corn
Exclude corn for silage and corn for grain (report in Hay and field crops section).
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers (all varieties)
- Green peas
Exclude dry field peas (report in Hay and field crops section).
- Green and wax beans
- Cabbage — regular
- Cabbage — Chinese
Include bok choy and napa.
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Carrots
Include baby carrots.
- Rutabagas and turnips
- Beets
- Radishes
- Onions — green, shallots
- Onions — dry
Include yellow, Spanish and cooking.
- Garlic
- Celery
- Lettuce (all head and leaf varieties)
Include mixed greens.
- Kale
- Rhubarb
- Spinach
- Peppers
- Pumpkins
- Squash and zucchini
- Asparagus - producing
- Asparagus - non-producing
Other field vegetables
e.g., melons, sweet potatoes, eggplants, lima beans (fresh-processing), herbs (exclude herbs for essential oil industries - report in Hay and field crops section)
- Other field vegetable 1
Specify other field vegetable 1
- Other field vegetable 2
Specify other field vegetable 2
- Other field vegetable 3
Specify other field vegetable 3
Total area of field vegetables
Fruits, berries and nuts
26. In 2026, what is the total area of each of the following fruits, berries or nuts on this operation for sale?
Include:
- all producing and non-producing vines, bushes and trees
- fruits and berries used to produce wine, cider and any other fruit-based beverages
- areas under unheated cold frames or tunnels.
For smaller areas decimals are permitted.
Example: If an operation grows a 1/4 acre of apples for sale, this area would be reported as 0.25.
- Apples
- Pears
- Plums and prunes
- Cherries — sour
Include bush-grown varieties.
- Cherries — sweet
Exclude bush-grown varieties.
- Peaches
Include fresh and clingstone.
- Apricots
- Grapes
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Cranberries
- Blueberries — highbush (cultivated)
- Blueberries — lowbush (wild)
Include wild blueberries grown on managed land.
- Saskatoon berries
- Blackcurrants, redcurrants and whitecurrants
Exclude gooseberries (report under Other fruits, berries and nuts).
- Haskaps
- Nectarines
- Hazelnuts
Other fruits, berries and nuts
e.g., blackberries, sea buckthorn, walnuts, gooseberries
- Other fruits, berries and nuts 1
Specify other fruits, berries and nuts 1
- Other fruits, berries and nuts 2
Specify other fruits, berries and nuts 2
- Other fruits, berries and nuts 3
Specify other fruits, berries and nuts 3
Total area of fruits, berries and nuts
Sod, nursery products and Christmas trees
27. In 2026, what is the area of sod, nursery products or Christmas trees grown on this operation for sale?
Include ornamental tree seedlings not grown in a greenhouse.
Exclude:
- products grown in a greenhouse (report in Greenhouses section)
- tree seedlings grown solely for reforestation
- sod, nursery products and Christmas trees grown for home or personal use.
- Sod under cultivation intended for sale
Include:
- all area of land used for growing and maintaining sod
- all sod regardless of intended sale date.
- Nursery products grown for sale
e.g., shrubs, trees, vines, ornamentals or bulbs grown outdoors, in cold frames or in tunnels
Exclude field-grown cut flowers (report under Other field crops in the Hay and field crops section).
- Christmas trees grown for sale
Include naturally established or planted areas, regardless of the stage of growth, that are pruned or managed with the use of fertilizer or pesticides.
Land use
28. For the workable and non-workable land reported in question 9, what is the net area used for each of the following?
Exclude land used by others.
- Total area of hay and field crops, field vegetables, fruits, berries and nuts, sod, nursery products and Christmas trees previously reported
- Summerfallow
Include cropland on which no crops will be grown during the year but that will have weeds controlled by tillage or chemical application.
- Tame or seeded pasture
Exclude areas to be harvested for hay, silage or seed.
- Natural land for pasture
Include woodland used as pasture, and shared land where livestock graze based on a permit, lease or licence.
- Woodland, sugarbush and wetlands
e.g., woodlots, tree windbreaks, bush, ponds, bogs, marshes, sloughs
- All other land and buildings
e.g., idle land, land on which farm buildings, residences, barnyards, lanes, lawns, livestock facilities, greenhouses or mushroom houses are located
Total net area
This total should equal the net area reported in question 9.
Summerfallow
29. For the summerfallow, what is the area on which each of the following forms of weed control will be used in 2026?
- Chemfallow only
- Summerfallow, tilled only
- Chemical and tillage weed control on the same land
Exclude area already reported as "Chemfallow only" or "Summerfallow, tilled only."
Tillage and seeding practices
30. In 2026, what is the area on which the following tillage and seeding practices will be used on land seeded or to be seeded?
Include the area that was prepared last fall or this spring.
Exclude land in summerfallow this year.
- No-till seeding or zero-till seeding
Include direct seeding into undisturbed stubble or sod.
- Tillage that retains most of the crop residue on the surface (conservation)
Include minimum tillage.
- Tillage that incorporates most of the crop residue into the soil (conventional)
Land practices and features
31. In 2025, did this operation use the following land practices?
- In-field winter grazing or feeding
- Yes
Provide the area for in-field winter grazing or feeding
- No
- Rotational grazing
- Yes
Provide the area for rotational grazing
- No
- Turning in green crops
- Yes
Provide the area for turning in green crops
- No
- Planting fall or winter cover crops
Include fall seeded crops that are grazed, harvested for forage, or left to dry on the field in the spring prior to reseeding, e.g., red clover.
Exclude fall seeded crops that are harvested for grain, e.g., winter wheat.
- Yes
Provide the area for planting fall or winter cover crops
- No
32. Does this operation have any shelterbelts or windbreaks (natural or planted)?
Include shelterbelts and windbreaks around any workable land, as well as around lanes, farm buildings and yards.
Crop residue
33. In 2025, what was the area of this operation from which crop residue (straw, stover, stalks) was baled for bedding or sale?
Include residue from small grains, oilseeds and corn stalks.
Exclude hay, corn silage and other forages.
OR
- No crop residue baled in 2025
Inputs or manure
34. In 2025, did this agricultural operation use any treated seeds, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, commercial fertilizers, lime, trace minerals and nutrients, or manure?
Exclude:
- mushroom areas and greenhouse areas
- manure spread by grazing livestock.
35. In 2025, what was the area on which each of the following inputs or manure were used on this operation?
The same area can be reported for more than one input, but for each input, report land areas only once, even if there was more than one application in 2025.
Exclude mushroom areas and greenhouse areas.
- Treated seed, prior to planting
- Herbicides, applied in-field
- Insecticides, applied in-field
- Fungicides, applied in-field
- Commercial fertilizer, applied in-field
- Lime
- Trace minerals and nutrients
e.g., copper, manganese, zinc
- Manure
Exclude manure spread by grazing livestock.
- h1. Solid or composted manure, incorporated into soil
- h2. Solid or composted manure, not incorporated into soil
- h3. Liquid manure, injected or incorporated into soil
- h4. Liquid manure, not incorporated into soil
Irrigation
36. In 2025, was an irrigation system used on this operation to apply water on land?
Include all methods of irrigation (e.g., pivot, sprinklers, surface, side rolls, wheel rolls, drip).
Exclude mushroom areas and greenhouse areas.
- Yes
- What was the irrigated area in 2025?
- No
Mushrooms
37. On May 12, 2026, what is the total growing area for Agaricus mushrooms?
Include Agaricus mushrooms grown for sale using beds, shelves, trays or other types of production systems.
Unit of measure
- square feet
- square metres
Total area on May 12, 2026
38. On May 12, 2026, what types of production systems does this operation use for specialty mushroom production?
Select all that apply.
- Bags
- Natural wood logs
- Other
(e.g., beds, shelves, trays)
39. On May 12, 2026, what are the number and dimensions of the bags and natural wood logs for specialty mushrooms?
Exclude:
- beds, shelves, trays, and other types of production systems
- specialty mushrooms grown for personal consumption.
If sizes vary, estimate the average dimensions.
For smaller dimensions decimals are permitted.
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40. On May 12, 2026, what is the total growing area of other production systems used for specialty mushrooms?
Include beds, trays and forest floor (exclude wild forest floor mushrooms).
Exclude:
- bags and natural wood logs
- specialty mushrooms grown for personal consumption.
Unit of measure
- square feet
- square metres
- acres
- hectares
Total area on May 12, 2026
Greenhouses
41. In 2026, what is the total greenhouse area in which agricultural products are grown for sale?
Include environments where temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide (CO2) or light are controlled, such as:
- greenhouses (of glass, plastic or poly-film materials)
- enclosed structures used for agricultural production such as a warehouse, box car, shipping container or building.
Exclude:
- mushrooms
- areas and structures used for storage
- areas under unheated cold frames or tunnels (report in Field vegetables section; Fruits, berries and nuts section: or Sod, nursery products and Christmas trees section)
- tree seedlings grown solely for reforestation.
Unit of measure
- acres
- arpents
- hectares
- square feet
- square metres
Total area in 2026
42. On May 12, 2026, what is the greenhouse area on this operation for each of the following agricultural products?
Report using the same unit of measure as reported in question 41 (above).
- Greenhouse fruits and vegetables
- a1. Greenhouse tomatoes
- a2. Greenhouse cucumbers
- a3. Greenhouse peppers
- a4. Greenhouse lettuces
- a5. Greenhouse herbs
- a6. Other greenhouse fruits and vegetables
e.g., strawberries, sprouts, microgreens, shoots, eggplants
Total area of greenhouse fruits and vegetables
- Greenhouse cut flowers
Exclude field-grown flowers (fresh and dried) - report in Hay and field crops section.
- Greenhouse potted plants – indoor or outdoor
Include any prefinished or finished plants grown and sold in a pot (e.g., potted flowers, potted herbs, potted vegetable plants).
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Other products grown in a greenhouse
e.g., ornamental tree seedlings, cuttings, bedding plants, transplants or plugs (ornamental or vegetable)
Specify other products
Maple tree taps
43. In the spring of 2026, what was the total number of taps made on maple trees?
Include only taps made on maple trees.
Exclude trees tapped for own personal use.
Number of taps in 2026
Bees
44. On May 12, 2026, how many live colonies of honeybees (used for honey production or pollination) are owned by this operation?
Include bees owned, regardless of location.
Exclude honey production for home or personal use.
Number of colonies on May 12, 2026
45. On May 12, 2026, how many other pollinating bees (e.g., leafcutter, blue orchard, bumble) are owned by this operation?
Unit of measure
- gallons
- number of bees
- colonies
Number on May 12, 2026
Poultry
Throughout the questions on poultry, report only the poultry on this operation. If you own poultry that is kept on someone else’s operation, do not report it on this questionnaire.
If this operation is undergoing a rest period between two flocks on May 12, 2026, please enter "0" for each type of poultry.
46. On May 12, 2026, how many of the following poultry are on this operation, regardless of ownership, including those raised under contract?
Include poultry for sale and poultry for personal use.
Exclude poultry owned by this operation but kept on an operation operated by someone else.
- Chickens for table eggs
- a1. Pullets intended for laying table eggs, under 19 weeks
- a2. Laying hens that produce table eggs, 19 weeks and over
- Chickens for meat
- b1. Broilers, roasters and Cornish chickens
- Chickens for hatching eggs (pullets and hens)
Exclude roosters (report under other poultry)
- c1. Breeders for laying hens
- c2. Breeders for broiler, roaster and Cornish chickens
Total hens and chickens on May 12, 2026
- Turkeys
- Ducks
- Geese
- Other poultry
e.g., roosters, guinea fowl, peacocks, pheasants, quail, pigeons, emus, partridges, ostriches, silkies, Taiwanese chickens
- g1. Other poultry 1
Specify other poultry 1
- g2. Other poultry 2
Specify other poultry 2
- g3. Other poultry 3
Specify other poultry 3
Chicken or turkey production
47. In 2025, what was the total production of chickens on a live weight basis?
Include only chickens produced for sale.
Exclude:
- chickens for personal use
- production of specialty chickens (silkies and Taiwanese chickens) and spent fowl.
Unit of measure
Production of broiler, roaster and Cornish chickens in 2025 (total live weight)
48. In 2025, what was the total production of turkeys on a live weight basis?
Include only turkeys produced for sale.
Exclude turkeys for personal use.
Unit of measure
Production of turkeys in 2025 (total live weight)
Table and hatching eggs
49. In 2025, how many dozens of table eggs were produced on this operation for sale?
Exclude eggs for personal use.
Dozens of table eggs in 2025
50. In 2025, how many dozens of hatching eggs were produced on this operation for sale?
Exclude eggs for personal use.
Dozens of hatching eggs in 2025
Commercial poultry hatcheries
51. In 2025, how many chicks or other poultry were hatched?
Include:
- only hatcheries registered with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- all types of poultry hatched in 2025, e.g., chickens, turkeys, geese, pheasants, quail.
Number of birds hatched in 2025
Livestock
Throughout the questions on livestock (cattle or calves, pigs, sheep or lamb, or other livestock), report only the livestock on this operation. If you own livestock that is kept on someone else’s operation, do not report it on this questionnaire.
If this operation has zero head of a type of livestock on May 12, 2026, please enter "0" for that type of livestock.
52. On May 12, 2026, how many of the following cattle and calves are on this operation, regardless of ownership?
Include:
- all animals on this operation, regardless of ownership, including those that are boarded, custom fed or fed under contract
- all animals kept by this operation, regardless of ownership, that are pastured on a community pasture, grazing co-op or public land.
Exclude animals owned by this operation but kept on a farm, ranch or feedlot operated by someone else.
- Calves, under 1 year
- Steers, 1 year and over
- Heifers, 1 year and over
- c1. for slaughter or feeding
- c2. for beef herd replacement
- c3. for dairy herd replacement
- Cows
- d1. mainly for beef purposes
- d2. mainly for dairy purposes
- Bulls, 1 year and over
Total cattle and calves on May 12, 2026
53. On May 12, 2026, how many of the following pigs are on this operation, regardless of ownership?
Include all pigs on this operation, regardless of ownership, including those that are boarded, custom fed or fed under contract.
Exclude pigs under contract and kept on a farm or ranch operated by someone else.
- Sows and gilts kept for breeding
- Boars kept for breeding
- Nursing pigs, less than 15 lb (7 kg)
- Weanling, nursery or starter pigs, 15 to 49 lb (7 to 22 kg)
- Market pigs, 50 lb (23 kg) and over
Total pigs on May 12, 2026
54. On May 12, 2026, how many of the following sheep or lambs are on this operation, regardless of ownership?
Include:
- all sheep and lambs on this operation, regardless of ownership, including those that are boarded, custom fed or fed under contract
- all sheep and lambs kept by this operation, regardless of ownership, that are pastured on a community pasture, grazing co-op or public land.
Exclude sheep and lambs under contract and kept on a farm or ranch operated by someone else.
- Rams, 1 year and over
- Ewes
- Replacement lambs
- Market lambs
Total sheep and lambs on May 12, 2026
55. On May 12, 2026, how many of the following other livestock are on this operation, regardless of ownership?
Include:
- all animals on this operation, regardless of ownership, including those that are boarded, custom fed or fed under contract
- all animals kept by this operation, regardless of ownership, that are pastured on a community pasture, grazing co-op or public land.
Exclude animals owned by this operation but kept on a farm, ranch or feedlot operated by someone else.
- Horses and ponies
- Donkeys and mules
- Goats
- Llamas and alpacas
- Bison (buffalo)
- Elk (wapiti)
- Deer
Exclude wild deer.
- Rabbits
- Mink
Include breeding stock only.
Other livestock
e.g., wild boars, foxes, chinchillas
- Other livestock 1
Specify other livestock 1
- Other livestock 2
Specify other livestock 2
- Other livestock 3
Specify other livestock 3
Technologies
56. In 2025, were the following technologies used on this operation?
Include work done by others on this operation.
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a. Automated guidance steering systems (auto-steer) on farm equipment
Include GPS-based tractor systems for vehicle navigation and control.
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b. Geographic Information System mapping (GIS)
e.g., soil quality mapping, yield mapping, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) mapping
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c. Variable-rate input application
Include variable-rate seeders, sprayers and fertilizer applications.
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d. Drones
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e. Soil sample test
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f. Enhanced efficiency fertilizers
e.g., slow-release fertilizers, controlled release fertilizers, nitrification inhibitors and urease inhibitors
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g. Electronic feed monitoring system
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h. Fully robotic milkers
i.e., minimal intervention required
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i. Robotic greenhouse equipment
e.g., spraying robots, robotic planters or harvesters
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Renewable energy
57. In 2026, which of the following types of renewable energy are produced on this operation, regardless of ownership?
Renewable energy is energy obtained from natural resources that can be naturally replenished or renewed within a human lifespan, that is, the resource is a sustainable source of energy.
Include renewable energy produced for use on this operation or for sale to others.
Exclude petroleum (gas or diesel) and coal products.
Select all that apply.
- Wind
- Solar
e.g., solar panels, solar heating equipment, solar fencing system, solar water pump
- Biomass combustion
e.g., straw, wood, wood pellets, perennial grasses
- Biofuel and biogas
e.g., biodiesel, bioethanol, biomethane, renewable natural gas, other biogas
- Geothermal
e.g., heat pumps, other equipment used in geothermal energy systems
- Other renewable energy
Specify other renewable energy
OR
- No renewable energy produced in 2026
58. In 2026, for which of the following purposes is renewable energy produced on this operation?
Include all renewable energy produced on this operation, regardless of ownership.
Select all that apply.
- For use on this operation
e.g., using solar energy to heat livestock buildings or biomass heating for greenhouses
- For sale
e.g., selling electricity onto the grid
Market value
59. What is the estimated present market value of land, buildings, and fixed equipment on this operation?
Include:
- the value of all land and all structures such as houses, farm buildings and silos that are part of this operation
- the value of all fixed (i.e., immobile) equipment such as bulk tanks and farrowing pens.
Exclude:
- the value of any land and buildings rented or leased to others
- the value of farm vehicles, mobile machinery and non-fixed equipment (report in Farm vehicles, machinery and equipment section).
Best estimate of present market value, rounded to the nearest Canadian dollar
- Land, buildings and fixed equipment owned
- Land, buildings and fixed equipment rented or leased from others or governments
Farm vehicles, machinery and equipment
60. On May 12, 2026, what is the number and present market value of the following farm vehicles, machinery and equipment that are owned or leased by this operation?
Include all farm vehicles, machinery and equipment that are owned or leased by this operation or jointly with a different operation.
Exclude:
- machinery that is rented on a short-term basis (hourly or daily rentals)
- fixed (i.e., immobile) equipment (the value of which was reported in the previous question).
Example: An operation owns one combine, valued at $100,000, and shares ownership of another combine, valued at $60,000, equally with another operation. These two combines would be reported as follows:
- number of farm vehicles, machinery and equipment owned or leased: 1.50 (this includes the owned combine plus half of the shared combine)
- present market value: $130,000 (this includes the $100,000 plus half of the $60,000).
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Present market value, rounded to the nearest Canadian dollar |
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a. Pick-ups, cargo vans, cars and other passenger vehicles used in the farm business
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b1. Under 60 p.t.o. hp
Include garden tractors, ATVs, etc.
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b2. 60 to 149 p.t.o. hp
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b3. 150 to 249 p.t.o. hp
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b4. Over 249 p.t.o. hp
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c. Other farm trucks
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d. Grain combines and swathers
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e. Forage harvesters, balers and mower-conditioners
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f. Tillage, cultivation, seeding and planting equipment
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g. Irrigation equipment
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h. All other farm vehicles, machinery and equipment not reported above
e.g., sprayers, wagons, manure spreaders, portable grinder-mixers, elevators, dryers, other harvesting equipment, Christmas tree balers, skid steers, flat-decks, trailers, drones
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Total present market value of all farm vehicles, machinery and equipment
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Direct sales
61. In 2025, did this operation sell any edible agricultural products directly to consumers for human consumption?
Include sales directly at a market or on farm.
Exclude:
- sales to intermediaries such as retail and grocery stores, restaurants and bakeries
- sales of any goods purchased for resale.
62. In 2025, which of the following edible products were sold directly to consumers for human consumption?
Select all that apply.
- Unprocessed agricultural products
e.g., fruits, vegetables, meat cuts, poultry, eggs, maple syrup, honey
- Value added products
e.g., jellies, sausages, wine, cheese, cider, pies, maple sugar or butter, pickles
63. In 2025, which of the following methods were used to sell edible agricultural products directly to consumers for human consumption?
Include sales directly at a market or on farm.
Exclude:
- sales to intermediaries such as retail and grocery stores, restaurants and bakeries
- sales of any goods purchased for resale.
Select all that apply.
- On-site farm stores, stands, kiosks, U-pick or farm gate sales
- Off-site farm stores or stands
- Farmers’ markets
- Direct deliveries to consumers
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) or food baskets
- Other methods
Specify other methods
64. In 2025, what percentage of the total operating revenues was from the sale of edible agricultural products directly to consumers for human consumption?
Exclude:
- sales to intermediaries such as retail and grocery stores, restaurants and bakeries
- sales of any goods purchased for resale.
Percentage
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Succession plan
65. On May 12, 2026, does this operation have a written succession plan?
A written succession plan, also referred to as a transition plan, is a formalized plan and agreement that details the orderly transfer of the farm business from the current owners and operators to the future owners and operators. A written succession plan contains three main elements:
- transfer of the assets and ownership
- transfer of management and decision making
- transfer of labour.
A will is not a written succession plan, unless it includes the three main elements noted above.
Contact person
66. Statistics Canada may need to contact the person who completed this questionnaire for further information.
Is the contact person provided in question 2 the best person to contact?
Comments
67. We invite your comments about this questionnaire.
Census of Agriculture results will be available in May 2027: www.statcan.gc.ca
Thank you for your co-operation.
