[1] Created by Geoff Morrison and produced by Toronto-based production company Big Cedar Films, the series investigates unconventional crimes in the world of farming and agriculture.
[3] Showrunner Geoff Morrison described the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist as the inspiration for the show in a 2023 interview.
[7] The last season of Farm Crime covers timber poaching, agricultural fraud and scams, industry sabotage, and a case that involves the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
[12] It also received positive reviews from Canadian entertainment websites, and was cited for its unique spin on the true crime genre.
[2][6][21] The first season of Farm Crime was nominated for the Best Web Program or Series in Non-Fiction under the Digital Media category at the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards.