Alberta has one of the world's most productive agricultural economies, and is Canada's second largest agricultural producer. Alberta is home to over 70,000 farmers. The diversity of the landscapes allows for a wide variety of products over the 21 million hectares of agricultural based land, which make up almost 32% of the total farm area in Canada. The agricultural sector is diverse and includes crop production, livestock production and many others. Farming and ranching helped build the economy and attracted early immigrants to Alberta. Discover how agriculture has shaped Alberta and contributed to it being one of the world's strongest economies all while taking in the beauty of the land.