Once every five years across the country, the Census of Agriculture is conducted. The 2012 Census will be mailed out in the middle of December with the return deadline of February 4th. The census is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. It looks at land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income and expenditures.The results of the census are used to make important policy and business decision across the nation. All answers are kept confidential. Past results and information can be viewed at http://www.agcensus.usda.gov. Questions, comments or concerns regarding the upcoming Census can be directed to Sue King ([email protected]) or Krissy Young ([email protected]) in NASS.
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