Research and Reports
Research and Reports
Research and Reports
Explore research, reports and resources that build understanding of women’s experiences in agriculture and support a safer, more inclusive agricultural sector. This page brings together work from the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and partner organizations.
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Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting (CAIR): Women in Agriculture, 1990–2020
Understanding agricultural safety starts with understanding the risks. This report examines agriculture-related fatalities involving women and girls in Canada between 1990 and 2020, including the circumstances and mechanisms of fatal injuries. The findings highlight important safety considerations and can help inform injury prevention efforts that better reflect the experiences of women and girls in agriculture.
Partner Reports
- Expanding Opportunities for Canadian Agriculture by Understanding the Experiences of Farm Women (2023) (Farm Management Canada)
- From the Field to the Boardroom: Women Driving Change in Canadian Agriculture (2025) (Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council)
- Female Farm Operator Numbers Increase for First Time in 30 Years (2022) (StatsCan)
- Canadian Women’s Experiences with Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace (CSA Group)
- Gender-based Violence in Rural, Remote and Northern Communities (2021) (Western University Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children)
Celebrating Women in Agriculture: Wellness, Safety and Leadership
Women play important roles in farm management, workplace safety and the success of Canadian agriculture, yet their contributions can go unrecognized. This research explores the experiences of women on Canadian farms, highlighting their contributions, the challenges they face and opportunities to better support their well-being, safety and leadership. It offers insights to help strengthen recognition and expand opportunities for women across the agricultural sector.
