New census data out, here are a few one-liners:
Half of farmers also work off the farm.
40% of all farmers are over 55.
229,373 farms in 2006, compared with 246,923 in 2001
Newfoundland and Saskatchewan lost the most farms from 01-06.
Over 46% of farmers use a computer.
Saskatchewan average farm receipts increased 23% to $143,000 in '06.
Average operating expenses increased by 27% to $126,000.
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Half of farmers also work off the farm.
40% of all farmers are over 55.
229,373 farms in 2006, compared with 246,923 in 2001
Newfoundland and Saskatchewan lost the most farms from 01-06.
Over 46% of farmers use a computer.
Saskatchewan average farm receipts increased 23% to $143,000 in '06.
Average operating expenses increased by 27% to $126,000.
Parsley
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