Farming Facts

Have you ever wondered how many chicken or beef cattle farms there are in Ontario? Do you have questions about what a ratite is, how pigs are raised or how many kilograms of turkey Canadians consumed last year?

Here’s a starting point for you with information related to most major Ontario commodities. If you still have more questions, check out the “Who to Call” buttons on the right hand side of each section. They contain links to dozens of Canadian agricultural websites, all specializing in a different type of animal, poultry or crop.

Still have a question - go back to the “Ask the Expert” section on the home page and send us an email. We’ll do our best to find out the answer for you.


Beef Cattle
Turkeys
Dairy Cattle
Veal Calves
Fruits and Vegetables
Sheep
Dear & Elk
Hens & Eggs
Field Crops
Pigs
Ostrich & Rhea
Chickens
Goats
Other Animals