Statistics Canada will begin collecting data for the 2026 Census of Agriculture next month.
Canadian farmers will have from May 4 to July 31 to complete the census, and Stats Canada is reminding farmers to look out for an invitation letter about the questionnaire.
“Decision-makers use the data collected from the Census of Agriculture to act in the interest of farm operators, farming communities and agricultural associations across Canada,” Stats Canada says.
Online is the main data collection format.
Producers can also request a paper version.
And the Census Help Line (1-855-340-2021) is available to farmers who need assistance.
Stats Canada published its list of 66 questions in July 2025.