Farm operating revenues and expenses, 2021

The Agriculture Taxation Data Program uses taxation records to produce detailed data for Canada and the provinces on operating revenues and expenses for the agriculture sector. The target population consists of incorporated farms and communal farming organizations with total farm operating revenues equal to or greater than $25,000, as well as unincorporated farms with total farm operating revenues of $10,000 and over.

Starting with the 2020 reference year, a farm is defined as an operation that produces at least one agricultural product and will report revenue and/or expenses for that agricultural production to the Canada Revenue Agency, as opposed to the previous definition based on the intention to sell agricultural commodities. Data users are advised to use caution when comparing data from the previous years.

In this release, average always refers to average per farm. Table 32-10-0136-01 also presents averages per farm reporting.

For the latest information on the Census of Agriculture, visit the Census of Agriculture portal.

For more information on agriculture and food, visit the Agriculture and food statistics portal.

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