THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONGRESS NEED DATA ON FARMLAND VALUES AND RENTS TO FORMULATE
AGRICULTURAL POLICY. ERS NEEDS THE DATA FOR STAFF ANALYSES FOR THE
SECRETARY AND CONGRESS, RESEARCH ON ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF
PRODUCERS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES, FORECASTING FARMLAND VALUES, AND
RESPONDING TO PUBLIC REQUESTS. FARMERS/RANCHERS, REALTORS
APPRAISERS, AND LENDERS PARTICIPATE IN THE SURVEY.
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.