Section 2 Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics
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Canada | Occupation | |||
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All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations | |
2006 | number of farm operators | |||
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Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
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Total1 | 327,055 | 145,390 | 30,760 | 150,900 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 236,405 | 117,480 | 21,695 | 97,220 |
On farms with one operator | 125,085 | 61,520 | 10,260 | 53,310 |
On farms with two or more operators | 111,320 | 55,960 | 11,435 | 43,915 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 90,650 | 27,915 | 9,055 | 53,685 |
On farms with one operator | 11,950 | 3,665 | 1,385 | 6,905 |
On farms with two or more operators | 78,700 | 24,250 | 7,675 | 46,785 |
2001 | All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations |
number of farm operators | ||||
Total1 | 346,205 | 174,930 | 31,165 | 140,110 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 254,325 | 141,975 | 20,845 | 91,505 |
On farms with one operator | 140,950 | 79,720 | 9,945 | 51,280 |
On farms with two or more operators | 113,375 | 62,255 | 10,900 | 40,225 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 91,880 | 32,950 | 10,320 | 48,605 |
On farms with one operator | 11,515 | 4,155 | 1,160 | 6,200 |
On farms with two or more operators | 80,365 | 28,795 | 9,160 | 42,410 |
Newfoundland and Labrador | Occupation | |||
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All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations | |
2006 | number of farm operators | |||
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Total1 | 710 | 190 | 80 | 450 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 545 | 165 | 50 | 340 |
On farms with one operator | 350 | 115 | 25 | 210 |
On farms with two or more operators | 200 | 45 | 25 | 125 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 170 | 20 | 35 | 115 |
On farms with one operator | 60 | 5 | 10 | 35 |
On farms with two or more operators | 110 | 10 | 20 | 80 |
2001 | All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations |
number of farm operators | ||||
Total1 | 790 | 310 | 90 | 390 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 620 | 245 | 75 | 300 |
On farms with one operator | 445 | 205 | 40 | 200 |
On farms with two or more operators | 175 | 40 | 40 | 100 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 165 | 65 | 10 | 90 |
On farms with one operator | 65 | 20 | 0 | 40 |
On farms with two or more operators | 105 | 40 | 10 | 55 |
Prince Edward Island | Occupation | |||
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All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations | |
2006 | number of farm operators | |||
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Total1 | 2,335 | 1,150 | 270 | 910 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 1,935 | 1,010 | 230 | 690 |
On farms with one operator | 1,040 | 490 | 105 | 440 |
On farms with two or more operators | 895 | 520 | 125 | 245 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 405 | 145 | 40 | 220 |
On farms with one operator | 95 | 40 | 5 | 45 |
On farms with two or more operators | 310 | 110 | 35 | 175 |
2001 | All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations |
number of farm operators | ||||
Total1 | 2,455 | 1,400 | 215 | 840 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 2,090 | 1,275 | 185 | 625 |
On farms with one operator | 1,240 | 735 | 100 | 405 |
On farms with two or more operators | 855 | 545 | 90 | 220 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 365 | 120 | 30 | 215 |
On farms with one operator | 65 | 5 | 5 | 50 |
On farms with two or more operators | 300 | 115 | 20 | 160 |
Nova Scotia | Occupation | |||
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All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations | |
2006 | number of farm operators | |||
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Total1 | 5,100 | 1,775 | 480 | 2,840 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 3,840 | 1,475 | 350 | 2,010 |
On farms with one operator | 2,290 | 805 | 180 | 1,310 |
On farms with two or more operators | 1,540 | 675 | 175 | 695 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 1,255 | 300 | 130 | 830 |
On farms with one operator | 295 | 100 | 50 | 155 |
On farms with two or more operators | 960 | 205 | 75 | 685 |
2001 | All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations |
number of farm operators | ||||
Total1 | 5,070 | 1,960 | 690 | 2,425 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 3,975 | 1,700 | 490 | 1,790 |
On farms with one operator | 2,565 | 1,075 | 300 | 1,190 |
On farms with two or more operators | 1,415 | 625 | 190 | 600 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 1,090 | 255 | 205 | 635 |
On farms with one operator | 255 | 60 | 45 | 145 |
On farms with two or more operators | 835 | 195 | 160 | 490 |
New Brunswick | Occupation | |||
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All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations | |
2006 | number of farm operators | |||
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Total1 | 3,690 | 1,335 | 370 | 1,990 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 2,930 | 1,180 | 290 | 1,450 |
On farms with one operator | 1,800 | 700 | 105 | 995 |
On farms with two or more operators | 1,125 | 490 | 190 | 460 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 765 | 155 | 75 | 535 |
On farms with one operator | 120 | 30 | 5 | 95 |
On farms with two or more operators | 645 | 125 | 70 | 440 |
2001 | All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations |
number of farm operators | ||||
Total1 | 3,900 | 1,800 | 320 | 1,780 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 3,175 | 1,535 | 275 | 1,370 |
On farms with one operator | 2,060 | 935 | 170 | 955 |
On farms with two or more operators | 1,125 | 600 | 105 | 415 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 720 | 260 | 45 | 415 |
On farms with one operator | 145 | 60 | 15 | 70 |
On farms with two or more operators | 575 | 200 | 35 | 345 |
Quebec | Occupation | |||
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All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations | |
2006 | number of farm operators | |||
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Total1 | 45,475 | 21,830 | 5,970 | 17,665 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 33,705 | 17,510 | 4,255 | 11,935 |
On farms with one operator | 15,950 | 7,370 | 1,685 | 6,895 |
On farms with two or more operators | 17,755 | 10,140 | 2,570 | 5,050 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 11,770 | 4,325 | 1,715 | 5,730 |
On farms with one operator | 1,535 | 480 | 280 | 780 |
On farms with two or more operators | 10,240 | 3,845 | 1,440 | 4,950 |
2001 | All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations |
number of farm operators | ||||
Total1 | 47,380 | 27,275 | 4,645 | 15,460 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 35,120 | 21,175 | 3,400 | 10,545 |
On farms with one operator | 17,160 | 9,600 | 1,165 | 6,400 |
On farms with two or more operators | 17,960 | 11,575 | 2,240 | 4,145 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 12,260 | 6,100 | 1,240 | 4,915 |
On farms with one operator | 1,375 | 530 | 155 | 690 |
On farms with two or more operators | 10,880 | 5,575 | 1,090 | 4,225 |
Ontario | Occupation | |||
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All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations | |
2006 | number of farm operators | |||
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Total1 | 82,405 | 34,105 | 8,015 | 40,290 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 58,935 | 27,155 | 5,550 | 26,230 |
On farms with one operator | 30,260 | 13,500 | 2,635 | 14,130 |
On farms with two or more operators | 28,680 | 13,655 | 2,915 | 12,100 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 23,475 | 6,940 | 2,465 | 14,060 |
On farms with one operator | 3,050 | 810 | 355 | 1,890 |
On farms with two or more operators | 20,420 | 6,140 | 2,105 | 12,170 |
2001 | All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations |
number of farm operators | ||||
Total1 | 85,020 | 40,100 | 7,740 | 37,180 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 62,015 | 32,130 | 5,150 | 24,735 |
On farms with one operator | 33,115 | 16,990 | 2,290 | 13,835 |
On farms with two or more operators | 28,900 | 15,140 | 2,860 | 10,900 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 23,005 | 7,970 | 2,590 | 12,445 |
On farms with one operator | 2,735 | 1,020 | 250 | 1,465 |
On farms with two or more operators | 20,270 | 6,950 | 2,340 | 10,980 |
Manitoba | Occupation | |||
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All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations | |
2006 | number of farm operators | |||
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Total1 | 26,625 | 13,375 | 2,730 | 10,515 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 20,210 | 11,345 | 2,110 | 6,760 |
On farms with one operator | 11,215 | 6,165 | 1,020 | 4,020 |
On farms with two or more operators | 8,995 | 5,175 | 1,085 | 2,740 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 6,415 | 2,030 | 625 | 3,755 |
On farms with one operator | 635 | 185 | 60 | 385 |
On farms with two or more operators | 5,785 | 1,850 | 565 | 3,370 |
2001 | All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations |
number of farm operators | ||||
Total1 | 28,790 | 16,360 | 2,340 | 10,095 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 22,225 | 14,040 | 1,600 | 6,585 |
On farms with one operator | 13,005 | 8,290 | 825 | 3,890 |
On farms with two or more operators | 9,220 | 5,755 | 770 | 2,690 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 6,570 | 2,315 | 740 | 3,515 |
On farms with one operator | 585 | 255 | 75 | 265 |
On farms with two or more operators | 5,985 | 2,065 | 665 | 3,260 |
Saskatchewan | Occupation | |||
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All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Other agricultural occupations | |
2006 | number of farm operators | |||
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Total1 | 59,185 | 31,310 | 5,025 | 22,850 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 45,135 | 26,575 | 3,740 | 14,815 |
On farms with one operator | 28,020 | 16,420 | 2,130 | 9,465 |
On farms with two or more operators | 17,115 | 10,155 | 1,600 | 5,350 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 14,055 | 4,735 | 1,290 | 8,030 |
On farms with one operator | 1,785 | 675 | 135 | 975 |
On farms with two or more operators | 12,275 | 4,070 | 1,155 | 7,050 |
2001 | All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations |
number of farm operators | ||||
Total1 | 66,200 | 39,615 | 5,040 | 21,550 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 51,320 | 33,760 | 3,515 | 14,050 |
On farms with one operator | 33,180 | 22,135 | 2,090 | 8,950 |
On farms with two or more operators | 18,145 | 11,625 | 1,425 | 5,100 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 14,880 | 5,855 | 1,525 | 7,500 |
On farms with one operator | 1,895 | 845 | 195 | 855 |
On farms with two or more operators | 12,985 | 5,010 | 1,330 | 6,650 |
Alberta | Occupation | |||
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All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations | |
2006 | number of farm operators | |||
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Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
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Total1 | 71,665 | 30,830 | 5,010 | 35,825 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 50,180 | 24,380 | 3,500 | 22,295 |
On farms with one operator | 25,735 | 13,005 | 1,710 | 11,015 |
On farms with two or more operators | 24,440 | 11,370 | 1,790 | 11,275 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 21,490 | 6,450 | 1,515 | 13,520 |
On farms with one operator | 2,395 | 815 | 180 | 1,395 |
On farms with two or more operators | 19,090 | 5,635 | 1,330 | 12,125 |
2001 | All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations |
number of farm operators | ||||
Total1 | 76,265 | 36,745 | 6,470 | 33,050 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 54,490 | 29,625 | 3,940 | 20,925 |
On farms with one operator | 29,565 | 16,810 | 1,990 | 10,765 |
On farms with two or more operators | 24,925 | 12,815 | 1,950 | 10,165 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 21,775 | 7,125 | 2,535 | 12,120 |
On farms with one operator | 2,370 | 895 | 220 | 1,250 |
On farms with two or more operators | 19,405 | 6,230 | 2,315 | 10,870 |
British Columbia | Occupation | |||
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All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations | |
2006 | number of farm operators | |||
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Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
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Total1 | 29,870 | 9,490 | 2,800 | 17,570 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 19,005 | 6,685 | 1,620 | 10,700 |
On farms with one operator | 8,430 | 2,945 | 655 | 4,835 |
On farms with two or more operators | 10,575 | 3,735 | 965 | 5,865 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 10,855 | 2,805 | 1,180 | 6,875 |
On farms with one operator | 1,990 | 545 | 305 | 1,140 |
On farms with two or more operators | 8,870 | 2,265 | 875 | 5,735 |
2001 | All categories | Farmers or farm managers | Other agricultural occupations | Non-agricultural occupations |
number of farm operators | ||||
Total1 | 30,330 | 9,375 | 3,625 | 17,330 |
Male operators2 | ||||
Total | 19,285 | 6,485 | 2,220 | 10,575 |
On farms with one operator | 8,625 | 2,950 | 980 | 4,685 |
On farms with two or more operators | 10,660 | 3,530 | 1,235 | 5,890 |
Female operators2 | ||||
Total | 11,050 | 2,885 | 1,405 | 6,755 |
On farms with one operator | 2,030 | 465 | 205 | 1,365 |
On farms with two or more operators | 9,020 | 2,425 | 1,200 | 5,390 |
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