FARMERS NEED AS MUCH MARKETING
STRENGTH AS THEY CAN ATTAIN. COOPERATIVES ARE ONE OF THEIR MARKET
INTERVENTIONS FOR OBTAINING READILY-AVAILABLE FERTILIZERS AND
RELATED SERVICES OF HIGH QUALITY AT MINIMUM COSTS. COOPERATIVES
WILL USE STUDY RESULTS TO HELP FARMERS. POLICYMAKERS AND OTHERS
WILL USE THESE RESULTS TO SUPPORT COOPERATIVES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.