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The Top 10 Agricultural Products of Alberta, Canada

The Top 10 Agricultural Products of Alberta, Canada

Here are the top 10 agricultural products of Alberta, Canada, along with their approximate acreage and revenue in 2020, based on data from Statistics Canada and the Alberta Government:

  1. Beef: Approximately 5.5 million acres of pasture and rangeland are dedicated to beef production in Alberta, generating an estimated revenue of CAD 6.9 billion in 2020.

  2. Canola: Canola is grown on approximately 5 million acres in Alberta, generating an estimated revenue of CAD 3.6 billion in 2020.

  3. Wheat: Approximately 7.4 million acres of land are dedicated to wheat production in Alberta, generating an estimated revenue of CAD 2.5 billion in 2020.

  4. Barley: Barley is grown on approximately 3.2 million acres in Alberta, generating an estimated revenue of CAD 846 million in 2020.

  5. Dairy: Approximately 531,000 acres of land are used for dairy farming in Alberta, generating an estimated revenue of CAD 707 million in 2020.

  6. Potatoes: Potatoes are grown on approximately 23,000 acres in Alberta, generating an estimated revenue of CAD 200 million in 2020.

  7. Pork: Approximately 660,000 pigs were raised in Alberta in 2020, generating an estimated revenue of CAD 426 million.

  8. Greenhouse Vegetables: Greenhouse vegetables are grown on approximately 50 acres in Alberta, generating an estimated revenue of CAD 180 million in 2020.

  9. Honey: Beekeepers in Alberta generated an estimated revenue of CAD 68 million in 2020 from the production of honey.

  10. Dry Peas: Approximately 1.6 million acres of land are dedicated to the production of dry peas in Alberta, generating an estimated revenue of CAD 110 million in 2020.