Farm Counts
“Farm Registration by County | Open Data | Nova Scotia.” Data.novascotia.ca, data.novascotia.ca
- Kings County leads in Nova Scotia’s farm registrations with 330, thanks to its favorable farming conditions and strong agricultural community.
- Colchester and Cumberland counties follow with 237 and 222 farms, underscoring their importance in the province’s agriculture.
- Farm numbers vary widely across counties, with Richmond having the least at 10, possibly due to land suitability, economic focus, or population density.
“Farm Registration by Commodity | Open Data | Nova Scotia.” Data.novascotia.ca, data.novascotia.ca
- Beef farming dominates the agricultural sector, with 421 registered farms, nearly doubling the next highest commodity and accounting for approximately 22.98% of all registered farms.
- Blueberry farming (both Low Bush and High Bush varieties) shows a significant presence with 222 combined registered farms, representing about 12.10 % of the farming industry.
- Dairy milk production (9.22%) and forage (8.51%) also represent major segments of the farming community.
- Vegetable crop farming accounts for 5.51%, while unique commodities like grapes and honeybees have smaller but significant shares at 2.73% and 2.07%, respectively.
- The diversity of the sector is notable, with a range of commodities from livestock to fruits and specialized items like Christmas trees and mink/fox.
- The lower end of the spectrum shows limited numbers of farms dedicated to turkeys and dairy replacements, suggesting these may be niche or emerging markets within the province.
- The presence of multiple crops and animal products reflects a balanced agricultural environment, with the potential to provide resilience against market or environmental changes.
