2025 AB Farmer Survey: Trade Conditions & Priorities

Alberta’s agriculture industry is export oriented. In 2023, the province exported about $17.9 billion in agri-food: roughly $8.2 billion in primary commodities and $9.7 billion in value-added products. Alberta is described as a “top beef & wheat exporter.” 

Yet, producers consistently report that farmers’ trade priorities are overlooked. To portray Alberta farmers’ priorities, the Simpson Centre surveyed 222 Alberta farmers (within a national sample of 979) as part of the “Voices from the Field” project.

By Ohi Ahmed & Guillaume Lhermie.

Published October 19, 2025.