Government of Alberta

The SCA Map of Alberta reflects the integration of inherent agroclimatic conditions that exist across Alberta with soil development, use and management practices. The SCA boundaries coincide to a large degree with recognized climate zones in Alberta. These boundaries also generally agree with...

This map displays the percentage of organic matter in the surface layer of cultivated soils in the agricultural region of Alberta. Soil organic matter (SOM) is derived primarily from the decomposition of plant biomass. SOM improves both the physical and chemical properties of soil and has...

This map displays an assessment of soil erosion risk for the agricultural area of Alberta. Loss of protective residue cover through cultivation will increase the potential risk of soil erosion. The vulnerability of the soil to erosion combined with the intensity of cultivation determines the...

The Agricultural Regions of Alberta Soil Inventory Database (AGRASID) is a spatial database of soils for Alberta’s Agricultural area. This version, Version 1, of the database is outdated and has been replaced by online versions of the data. See "detailed information" for more usage...

This map displays the distribution of organic soils in the agricultural region of Alberta. Organic soils consist of layers of material with greater than 30 percent organic matter and a total thickness of greater than 40 cm. Organic soils are generally saturated with water for most of the year...

This product provides information on Alberta Average Hourly Wage Rates (by Gender, by Age-groups, and by Full-time, Part-time) for Agriculture and Other Major Industries for a five-year period. Annual Percent Change from previous year 2013 is included.

This products provides information on Alberta Farm Cash Receipts from the Sales of Crops during a 30-year period. Total Crop Market Cash Receipts of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Rye, Flaxseed, Canola, Sugar Beets, Dry Peas, Mustard Seed, Sunflower Seed, Lentils, Forage and Grass Seed, Hay and Clover,...

These searchable files provide information on grant payments made by the Government of Alberta departments and select agencies to support programs and initiatives throughout the province. The payment data is available in files for each fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). The data identifies: the...

This product provides information on Alberta Direct to Packer Sales, annual number sold and Weighted average prices ($ per 100 lbs) for a ten-year period. Monthly figures for 2012, 2013 and 2014 are included.

This product provides information on Farm Bankruptcies, Canada and Provinces, for a twenty-year period.

This product provides information on Production, Disposition and Value of Eggs, Alberta, for a ten-year period. Production of Eggs by Average number of layers, by number od Dozens; Disposition of Eggs Sold for Consumption; Sold for Hatching; Leakers and Rejects; and Producer Use for Consumption...

This product provides information on Alberta Farm Operating Expenses and Depreciations for a 30-year period. Detailed operating expenses to name a few such as property taxes, cash wages, interest electricity, heating fuel, fertilizer, pesticides, commercial seed & feed, livestock and poultry...

This product provides information on Livestock (Cattle and Calves; Pigs, Sheep and Lambs) number of Head on Farms, Canada and Provinces, at July 1, over a twelve-year period.

This Product provides information on the Value of Agricultural Production in Alberta from 2009 to 2014. Total Tonnes of Crop Production; Average Farm Value (dollars per tonnes); the Value (dollars) of Production by Crop Types and by Livestock and Livestock Products; the Total Gross Value ($) of...

This product provides information on Average Feeder Cattle Prices, Northern Alberta, for a twelve-year period. Prices for Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers by Lbs-ranges; and monthly number in 2012, 2013, 2014 are included.

This product provides information on Average Feeder Cattle Prices, Southern Alberta, over a twelve-year period. Prices for Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers by Lbs-ranges; and monthly number in 2012, 2013, 2014 are included.

This product provides information on the Value ($) and Percent Change(%) from previous Year of Alberta Agri-Food Exports to European Union (EU) and Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Countries, for the period from 2010 to 2014. Total value of Agri-Food Exports to EU (28) and TPP; EU% of Total and...

This product provides information on Pigs (number of Head) on Alberta Farms, at July 1, for a twenty-seven year period. Total number of Pigs in Alberta vs. Canada; and Alberta as a percent (%) of Canada is included.

This product provides information on Average Alberta Agricultural Land Values by C.L.I. (Canada Land Inventory Classification) and Municipality.

This product provides information on Farm Supply and Disposition of Alberta Principal Field Crops, over an eight-year period. Total Supply (Opening Stocks August 1 and Production ); and Total Disposition (Marketings, Seed, Carryover and Feed/Waste/Dockage) for All Wheat, Barley, Oats, Canola are...