JULY 2026 - Stratford Group’s People & Culture team has launched its second annual Agriculture Sector Compensation Survey, inviting eligible organizations across Canada to contribute to a national benchmark of compensation practices in the sector.
The 2026 survey will collect confidential information on salaries, benefits, and total rewards programs across a range of agriculture-focused benchmark roles. The findings will help industry leaders better understand current market conditions and support more informed decisions related to compensation planning, talent attraction, and employee retention.
As Canada’s agricultural sector continues to evolve, access to reliable and current compensation data is increasingly important. The survey is intended to provide employers with a clearer view of how compensation practices are changing across the industry and where their organization may sit within the broader market.
The survey takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete. All individual responses will remain strictly confidential, with findings reported only in aggregate.
Organizations that submit a completed response will receive a copy of the 2026 Agriculture Sector Compensation Survey summary report at no cost. Stratford expects to distribute the results by the fall of 2026.
The survey is open to eligible organizations operating within Canada’s agricultural sector. It may be completed by individuals responsible for or familiar with their organization’s compensation and total rewards practices, including leaders in human resources, finance, operations, and executive management.
Organizations may also review the survey questions in advance by downloading the survey preparation PDF available through the survey link below.
Eligible organizations are invited to contribute to the 2026 benchmark.
Complete the survey
The deadline to participate is August 14, 2026
Stratford appreciates the time and insight contributed by participating organizations. Each response will help strengthen the quality of the benchmark and support more informed compensation practices across Canada’s agricultural sector.
If you have any questions or concerns about the submission process, please contact Taylor Heffering by email at taylor.heffering@stratford.group
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