For generations, Ontario’s 19,000 beef farmers have been producing delicious, nutrient-rich beef for you to enjoy year-round. We are proud to be your neighbours, part of your community and valuable contributors to Ontario’s economy.
ONTARIO’S BEEF INDUSTRY SUSTAINS MORE THAN 56,400 JOBS.
THE VALUE OF ONTARIO BEEF EXPORTS EXCEEDS $909 MILLION AND 99,442 METRIC TONNES ANNUALLY!
HERE ARE A FEW MORE NUMBERS THAT WE ARE PRETTY PROUD OF:
There are currently 915,700 beef cattle on Ontario farms. There are 10,050,400 beef cattle in Canada.
There are about 19,000 beef farmers in Ontario, and beef farming can be found in every county and district across the province.
The average Canadian consumes 16 kilograms of beef per year.
An average Ontario beef animal gives us 305 kilograms of beef.
Grasslands used in Canadian beef production help sequester approximately 1.9 billion tonnes of carbon.
