INFORMATION IS NEEDED ON PROBLEMS
FACING SMALL FARMERS AND THEIR COOPERATIVES IN RAISING EQUITY
CAPITAL. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED IN DEFINING STRATEGIES AND
DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF EQUITY FINANCING OF COOPERATIVES
SERVING SMALL FARMERS. RESPONDENTS ARE COOPERATIVES SERVING SMALL
FARMERS AND THEIR MEMBERS.
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.