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Farm operators by gross farm receipts, by provinces (2001 Census of Agriculture)

  1996 2001 1996 to 2001
  Operators
  number % change
Canada    
All operators in Canada1, 2 385,605 346,200 -10.2
Gross farm receipts class3, 4  
  Less than $10,000 94,220 72,960 -22.6
  $10,000 to $49,999 112,095 101,685 -9.3
  $50,000 to $99,999 57,395 47,665 -17.0
  $100,000 to $249,999 77,090 68,205 -11.5
  $250,000 to $499,999 30,255 34,515 14.1
  $500,000 and over 14,550 21,170 45.5
Note: Data are reported on Census Day for the preceding calendar or fiscal year.
1. Figures may not add to totals due to rounding. Minor differences can be expected in figures appearing in other tables.
2. Since 1991, the Census of Agriculture has allowed respondents to report up to three operators per farm.
3. As in previous censuses, response errors have resulted in under-reporting of total gross farm receipts. However, the data are comparable with those from previous censuses.
4. At 2000 prices.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Agriculture.
Last modified: 2004-05-30.

For more information on the concepts, methods and quality of the data contained in this table, consult the 2001 Census of Agriculture.



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