Statistics Canada has released its findings from the 2021 Census of Agriculture, combined with data from the 2021 Census of Population online. These findings offer a comprehensive understanding of the evolving socio-economic landscape of Canada’s farm population, shedding light on the dynamics, diversity and contributions of various population groups within the agricultural sector.

There are several key findings that provide valuable insights into what is shaping an evolving and sustainable future for Canadian agriculture.
 

• Canadian farm households are smaller in size and are increasingly diverse, reflecting the changing landscape of the agricultural community.
• Immigrants play a pivotal role in shaping Canadian agriculture, bringing diverse skills that can boost the potential for increased productivity. 
• Individuals from racialized groups make significant contributions to the farm population, with South Asian and Chinese communities being the largest groups.
• The Indigenous farm population has seen a slight increase, with the majority identifying as Métis.
• A substantial portion of the farm population reported a religious affiliation, with Catholicism being the most frequently reported religion.

The 2021 Census of Agriculture is available on the Government of Canada website at statcan.gc.ca/en/census-agriculture.

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