Farm operators in Morris, Manitoba, will receive notification letters in early May 2026 inviting them to complete the 2026 Census of Agriculture, a mandatory survey that shapes local funding, emergency programs and industry representation. The reference date for the census is May 12, 2026, and results are expected in May 2027.
Each letter will include a Secure Access Code to fill out the census online. Paper forms and telephone support remain available for those who prefer them. According to Statistics Canada, digital reporting and updated commodity categories will reduce the time farmers spend on the questionnaire.
Manitoba Beef Producers says accurate livestock and hog data are essential to ensure the region receives appropriate representation and funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Census figures help set funding levels for AgriStability, crop insurance and local disaster relief, including flood and drought assistance along the Red River.
Producers who raise both cattle and hogs must report inventory numbers separately for each type, regardless of their operation’s main classification. Operators with multiple barns under one legal entity file a single return; operations with separate Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Business Numbers should report each business and its Business Number in Question 2 of the 2026 Census of Agriculture questionnaire.
For technical questions or help with multiple sites, producers can call the Census Help Line at 1-877-949-9492. Manitoba Beef Producers also encourages operators to review online resources at Manitoba Beef Producers for tips on completing the census accurately.
