Survey of Commercial Stocks of the Major Special Crops

The purpose of this survey is to collect reliable and timely information on special crops. The summarized data are used to validate crop production, farm stock and marketing data and to calculate the contribution of the special crops sector to the Canadian economy. The Canadian Special Crops Association, Pulse Canada and related provincial associations and governments use the published information for policy and decision making. Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

• Collection periods: three time per year
  • December to January
  • March to April
  • July to August
• Collection methods: mail and electronic with fax, email, or telephone follow-ups
• Survey participation: mandatory under the Statistics Act
• Data sharing agreements and record linkage
• Topics covered in the survey
• Facts and figures

Definitions, data sources and methods: survey number 3476