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Census of agriculture
Story Date: 10/23/2017
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Source: NC FARM BUREAU, 10/20/17
In a couple months, American farmers will begin receiving the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Farmers can mail in their completed census form, or respond online via the improved web questionnaire. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service has extensively revised the online questionnaire to make it more convenient for farmers. Conducted once every five years, the census of agriculture is a complete count of all U.S. farms, ranches, and those who operate them; it is the only source of uniform, comprehensive, and impartial agriculture data for every state and county in the country. Farmers and ranchers, trade associations, government, extension educators, researchers, and many others rely on census of agriculture data when making decisions that shape American agriculture – from creating and funding farm programs to boosting services for communities and the industry. The census of agriculture is a producer's voice, future, and opportunity. Contact: www.agcensus.usda.gov; or, (800) 727-9540.
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