All figures are in percentages of respondents.
Percentages are accurate to within four
percentage points.
All = all prairie farmers, aged 25 to 40, in the
survey.
– = zero or negligible result.
CO = Concerned Operators
Smallest farm operations (average 914 acres owned and rented,) least likely to expand, change technology, or make major capital purchases. Concerned about future of family farms. Least optimistic about future of farming.
OT = Optimistic Traditionalists
Near-average farm operations (1,437 acres.) Moderate interest in new technology.
Concerned about future of family farms but optimistic about their farming future and the overall future of western Canadian farming.
PP = Progressive Producers
Near-average acreages (1,352 acres.) Keen to adopt new technology, try new crops and get further education. Moderately optimistic
about their future, moderately interested in major capital purchases.
II = Innovative Investors
Operate the largest farms on average (1,951 acres,) have extremely strong interest in new
technology, are very likely to make major capital investments, have the most extensive
expansion plans, and are most willing to borrow substantial capital to expand.
