THE CENSUS OF AGRUCULTURE IS THE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF STATE AND COUNTY DATA THAT HAS A UNIFORM
DEFINITION. IT PROVIDES THE BENCHMARK DATA FOR THE AGRICULTURE
SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY WHICH ARE USED TO BENCHMARK SAMPLE SURVEYS
AND TO ANALYZE FARM POLICY AND PROGRAMS BY GOVERNMENT AS WELL AS
NONGOVERNMENT.
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.