Dictionary, Census of Population, 2021
Farm operator

Definition

The Census of Agriculture "farm operator" concept refers to those persons responsible for the management decisions in operating an agricultural operation. These can be owners, tenants or hired managers of the agricultural operation, including those responsible for management decisions pertinent to particular aspects of the farm—planting, harvesting, raising animals, marketing and sales, and making capital purchases and other financial decisions.

Not included are: accountants, lawyers, veterinarians, crop advisors, herbicide consultants, and others who make recommendations affecting the agricultural operation but are not ultimately responsible for management decisions.

Statistical unit(s)

• Not applicable

Classification(s)

• Not applicable

Reported in

2021,^{Footnote 1} 2016,^{Footnote 1} 2011,^{Footnote 1} 2006,^{Footnote 1} 2001,^{Footnote 1} 1996,^{Footnote 1} 1991,^{Footnote 1} 1986,^{Footnote 2} 1981,^{Footnote 2} 1976,^{Footnote 2} 1971,^{Footnote 2} 1966,^{Footnote 2} 1961^{Footnote 2}

Reported for

Total number of farm operators

Question number(s)

Not applicable

Responses

Remarks

Note(s)