Infographic: Agriculture and Agri-Food Impacting the Economy
In ways we might not think!
- Contributes over $100 billion annually to Canada’s economy.
- The dairy industry generates more than $22.8 billion in sales.
- Canadian grown canola contributes over $19 billion to the Canadian economy each year.
- 1 in 8 jobs – Agriculture and agri-food industry employs 2.3 million Canadians.
- Horticulture, (includes production of fruits and vegetables) generates on average 12% ($6.7 billion) of Canada’s farm cash receipts.
Exports
- Canada is the 5th largest agricultural exporter in the world.
- Canada is the world’s number one producer and exporter of fresh and frozen wild blueberries.
- Canada exports 65% of its flaxseed to 53 countries.
Celebrating 150 years of agriculture
Celebrate with us and visit www.agr.gc.ca/agriculture150