Data from the 2021 Census of Agriculture revealed that the agriculture sector continues to play an important role in the Canadian economy and society, with 189,874 farms, 262,455 farm operators and 242,052 paid employees. The Canadian farming industry is adapting quickly with increases in land sustainability practices, renewable energy production and technology use. Each region of Canada has its own story to tell about how it contributes to the country's vast array of agricultural commodities.
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