08-A62 2008 Organic Production Survey

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DUE July 17, 2009				OMB No. 0535-xxxx: Approval Expires XX/XX/XXXX
2008 ORGANIC PRODUCTION SURVEY
. Form Number: 08-A62 (09/10/08)			01/15/09
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Please return your completed report to: Census of Agriculture 1201 East 10th Street Jeffersonville, IN 47132 OFFICE USE ONLY			Please make corrections to name, address, and ZIP code if necessary.
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SECTION 1:	OPERATION INFORMATION
1. Did this operation produce or grow any organic crops, vegetables, fruits, livestock, poultry, or have any transitional organic acreage in 2008? (Please report for production on land owned, rented, or used by you, your spouse, or by the partnership, corporation, or organization named on the label above.)
Yes, continue		No, Go to Section 10, last page
a. Was this operation a certified organic operation?
Yes, specify certifying agency_______________________________________________________________________
Not certified or exempt from certification (under $5,000 in annual organic sales)
b. If not certified, will this operation become certified organic in the next 3 years?					Yes	No
2. Of the total acres in this operation in 2008, how many were: (Include all land owned or rented from others. Exclude land rented to others)				None	Acres
a. Certified or exempt organic cropland? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Certified or exempt organic pastureland and/or rangeland? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. Transitioning organic cropland? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Transitioning organic pastureland and/or rangeland? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. Non-organic cropland? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f. Non-organic pastureland and/or rangeland ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. All other land (farmstead, buildings, woods, waste, buffer strips, etc.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL acres operated in 2008 (add Items 2a – 2g)?

SECTION 2:

ORGANIC VEGETABLES, FRUITS, TREE NUTS, AND BERRIES

1. Did this operation grow any organic vegetables, fruits, tree nuts or berries in 2008?

XXXX 1 Yes – Complete this section

3 No - Go to SECTION 3

2. For those organic crops not printed in the following table, enter the crop name and code from the list below for any other vegetable, fruit, nuts, and berries harvested for sale on this operation in 2008. (Include landlord’s share and contractor’s share. Exclude products used for home gardens or food crops for home use.)

Organic Vegetables, Fruits, Tree Nuts, and Berries

Code

Acres Harvested

Total Quantity Harvested

Unit

Specify number of pounds if unit is not listed

Value of Sales (Dollars)

Acres

Tenths

Almonds

xxx

Cwt

$

.00

Apples

xxx

Carton 48 lbs

$

.00

Carrots

xxx

Flats XX lbs

$

.00

Grapes

xxx

Lugs Xx lbs

$

.00

Lettuce, all

xxx

Zz Xx

$

.00

Potatoes

xxx

Zz Xx

$

.00

Strawberries

xxx

Zz Xx

$

.00

Tomatoes in the open

xxx

Zz Xx

$

.00

$

.00

$

.00

$

.00

$

.00

$

.00

Vegetables

Code

Vegetables, Cont.

Code

Fruits, Cont.

Code

Nuts

Code

Artichokes (zz,xx) . . .

xxx

Spinach (zz,xx). .

xxx

Grapefruit (zz,xx).

xxx

English Walnuts (zz,xx)

xxx

Beans, snap (zz,xx). . .. .

xxx

Sweet corn (zz,xx).

xxx

Figs (zz,xx). . . . .

xxx

Hazelnuts/Filberts (zz,xx)

xxx

Broccoli (cartons,23 lbs). .

xxx

Sweet potatoes (zz,xx)

xxx

Lemons (ctn,38 lbs). .

xxx

Pecans (zz,xx)

xxx

Cabbage (zz,xx)

xxx

Watermelons (zz,xx)

xxx

Oranges, all (zz,xx). .

xxx

Pistachios (zz,xx)

xxx

Cantaloupes and muskmelons (1/2 cartons, 40 lbs). .

xxx

Other vegetables, specify above (zz,xx)

xxx

Peaches (zz,xx)

xxx

Other nuts, specify (zz,xx)

xxx

Pears, all (zz,xx)

xxx

BERRIES

CODE

Carrots (sacks,48 lbs). . .

xxx

Fruits

Code

Plums and Prunes (zz,xx)

xxx

Blackberries and dewberries (zz,xx)

xxx

Cauliflower (zz,xx). . . .

xxx

Avocados (cts,25 lbs)

xxx

Celery (zz,xx). . . . . . . .

xxx

Cherries, sweet (zz,xx)

xxx

Tangerines (zz,xx) . .

xxx

Blueberries, tame(zz,xx)

xxx

Onions,dry (zz,xx). . . . . .

xxx

Cherries, tart (zz,xx)

xxx

Peaches (zz,xx)

xxx

Raspberries (zz,xx)

xxx

Peas, green (zz,xx)

xxx

Dates (zz,xx)

xxx

Other fruit, specify above (zz,xx)

xxx

Cranberries (zz,xx)

xxx

Peppers, Bell (zz,xx)

xxx

Figs (zz,xx). . . . .

xxx

Other berries, specify

xxx

SECTION 3

ORGANIC FIELD CROPS

1. Did this operation grow any organic small grains, row crops, oilseeds, hay/forage, or pulse crops in 2008?

1011 1 Yes – Complete this section 3 No – Go to SECTION 4

For crops not printed in the table, enter the crop name and code from the list below for any other field crop harvested in 2008. (Include landlord’s share and contractor’s share. Exclude crops for home use.)

FIELD CROP

Code

Acres Harvested

Quantity Harvested

VALUE OF SALES

Corn for grain or seed

xxx

Bu.

$ .00

Barley for grain or seed

xxx

Bu.

$ .00

Flaxseed

xxx

Bu.

$ .00

Oats for grain or seed

xxx

Bu.

$ .00

Rice

xxx

Cwt.

$ .00

Soybeans for beans

xxx

Bu.

$ .00

Wheat (all)

xxx

Bu.

$ .00

$ .00

$ .00

$ .00

If more space is needed, use a separate sheet of paper.

Field Crops

Code

Field Crops

Code

Field Crops

Code

Beans, all dry edible including limas (hundredweight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0554

xxx

Millet (cwt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xxx

Rye for grain or seed (bushels) . . . . . . . . .

xxx

Mint, peppermint and spearmint (pounds of oil) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xxx

Safflower (pounds). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xxx

Buckwheat (bushels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xxx

xxx

Sorghum for grain or seed, including milo .

xxx

Canola, edible (pounds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xxx

xxx

Peanuts for nuts (pounds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xxx

Sunflower seed, all (pounds) . . . . . . . . . .

xxx

Cotton, All (bales) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xxx

Peas, dry peas and lentils (hundredweight) .

xxx

Sweet potatoes – Report in SECTION 2

Hay, all dry hay (tons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xxx

xxx

Popcorn, (pounds shelled). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xxx

Other field crop, specify above (pounds) .

xxx

Haylage, silage or greenchop (tons) . . . . . .

xxx

Potatoes, report in Section 2.

Other oilseeds, specify above (pounds) . .

xxx

Did this operation grow any organic herbs, horticulture crops, Christmas trees, mushrooms, or food crops under protection or harvest organic maple syrup in 2008? (Include landlord’s share and contractor’s share. Exclude products used for home gardens or food crops for home use.)
Yes, continue	No, Go to Section 5
Organic Horticultural Crops			Item Code		Square Feet Under Glass or Other Protection		Acres in the Open		Value Of Sales (dollars)
							Acres	Tenths
Herbs, cultivated and wildcraft			xxx						$ .00
Floriculture and bedding crops			xxx						$ .00
Nursery crops, including aquatic plants			xxx						$ .00
Propagative materials sold			xxx						$ .00
Mushrooms			xxx						$ .00
Food crops grown under protection			xxx						$ .00
Crop		Item Code		Acres in Production		Number of Trees Cut			Value Of Sales (dollars)
Cut Christmas trees		XXX							$ .00
Crop		Item Code		Number of Taps		Gallons of Syrup Produced			Value Of Sales (dollars)
Maple Syrup		XXX							$ .00

SECTION 4:

ORGANIC HERBS, HORTICULTURE, MUSHROOMS, FOOD CROPS GROWN UNDER PROTECTION, CHRISTMAS TREES, AND MAPLE SYRUP

SECTION 5:

ORGANIC LIVESTOCK, POULTRY AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS DRAFT 1/13/09

1. Did this operation have or produce any organic livestock, poultry, or livestock products in 2008? (Exclude value added products. Value added products should be reported in Section 8.) (Include landlord’s share and contractor’s share. Exclude items produced only for home use.) Yes, continue No, Go to Section 6, next page
	PEAK Inventory in 2008	Inventory on Dec. 31, 2008	Total Quantity Sold in 2008	Gross Value of Sales in 2008
Cattle and Calves
Milk cows	head	head	head	$ .00
Milk			Lbs.	$ .00
Beef cows	head	head	head	$ .00
All other organic cattle & calves	head	head	head	$ .00
Hogs and Pigs	head	head	head	$ .00
Sheep and Goats
Sheep and Lambs	head	head	head	$ .00
Wool			Lbs.	$ .00
Goats and Kids	head	head	head	$ .00
Milk (goat)			Lbs.	$ .00
Mohair			Lbs.	$ .00
All Other Organic Livestock
Specify: ( )	head	head	head	$ .00
Poultry
Chickens: Layers	number	number	number	$ .00
Eggs			doz	$ .00
Chickens: Broilers	number	number	number	$ .00
Turkeys	number	number	number	$ .00
All Other Organic Poultry
Specify: ( )	number	number	number	$ .00
All Other Organic Livestock Products *	Or	Or
All Specify: ( )				$ .00

* Exclude value added products. Value added products should be reported in Section 8.

SECTION 6:

PRODUCTION EXPENSES

1. Report total production expenses paid by this operation in 2008 and the portion (percent) of those expenses used for organic production. (Include expenses paid by your landlords. Exclude expenses not related to the farm business.)
Expense	None	Total Expenses (dollars)	Percent for Organic Production
a. Organic certification expense		$ .00
b Agricultural chemicals, beneficial insects, and other organic materials for pest control		$ .00	%
c. Fertilizers, lime, soil conditioners		$ .00	%
d Gasoline, diesel, fuels, and oils purchased for the farm business		$ .00	%
e. Seed, plants, vines and trees		$ .00	%
f. Hired agricultural labor, including contract labor - include wages and benefits expenses		$ .00	%
g. Livestock purchases		$ .00	%
h. Feed purchased for livestock and poultry		$ .00	%
i. Interest		$ .00	%
j. Taxes (real estate and property)		$ .00	%
k. Land rent or lease expenses		$ .00	%
l. Custom work, such as: custom planting, custom harvesting, custom hauling, etc.		$ .00	%
m. Repairs, supplies, and maintenance costs		$ .00	%
n. Utilities expense (including water purchased)		$ .00	%
o. All other production expenses – Include animal health cost, marketing expenses, etc.		$ .00	%
TOTAL Expenses (sum items a through o)		$ .00	%

SECTION 7:

ORGANIC PRODUCTION PRACTICES

1. In 2008, did this operation use any of the following practices for organic agricultural production:
a. Biological pest management?	Yes	No
b. Apply or release beneficial organisms (insects, nematodes, fungi) to manage pests?	Yes	No
c. Maintain a beneficial insect or vertebrate habitat for the specific purpose of managing or reducing the spread of pests or disease?	Yes	No
d Plan planting locations to avoid cross infestation of pests in order to manage or reduce the spread of pests?	Yes	No
e Choose a crop variety because of specific resistance to certain pests for the specific purpose of managing or reducing the spread of pests on this operation?	Yes	No
f. Plant crops at a specific time to avoid cross contamination from other pollen or weeds?	Yes	No
g. Produce or use organic mulch/compost?	Yes	No
h. Use green or animal manures?	Yes	No
i. Use no-till or minimum till cropping practices?	Yes	No
j. Maintain buffer strips or border rows to isolate organic products from non-organic crops or land or take a buffer harvest?	Yes	No
k. Use water management practices such as irrigation scheduling, controlled drainage or structures for water control?	Yes	No
l. Free range livestock production?	Yes	No
m. Rotational grazing?	Yes	No

SECTION 8:

MARKETING PRACTICES FOR ORGANIC PRODUCTS DRAFT 1/15/09

1. Of the total 2008 gross sales of ALL organic products (including any value added/processed organic products), what percent was marketed through:		% of total 2008 gross sales of ALL organic products
		Percent
Consumer Direct Sales	a. On-site (e.g., farm stand, U-pick)?	%
	b. Farmers’ markets?	%
	c. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares?	%
	d. Mail order / Internet?	%
	e. Other consumer direct? (please specify:__________________________________ )	%
Direct to Retail Sales	f. Natural food stores (cooperatives and supermarkets)?	%
	g. Conventional supermarkets?	%
	h. Restaurants/caterers?	%
	i. Institutions (e.g., hospitals, schools).?	%
	j. Other direct-to-retail? (please specify:_____________________________________)	%
Wholesale Markets	k. Natural food store chain buyer ?	%
	l. Conventional supermarket chain buyer?	%
	m. Processor, mill, or packer?	%
	n. Distributor, wholesaler, broker, or repacker?	%
	o. Sales to other farm operations?	%
	p. Grower cooperative?	%
	q. Other wholesale? (please specify:________________________________________)	%
Total (sum of items 1a. – 1q.)		100%
2. Approximately what percent of this operation’s organic products first point of sales were:		Percent
a. Locally (within 100 miles)?		%
b. Regionally (more than 100 miles but less than 500 miles)?		%
c. Nationally (500 miles or further)?		%
d. Internationally?		%
Total (sum of items 2a. – 2d.)		100%

SECTION 8:	MARKETING PRACTICES FOR ORGANIC PRODUCTS, cont. DRAFT 1/15/09
3. Did this operation directly produce and market any of the processed or value added products from its organic agricultural production (e.g. bottled milk, cheese, processed meat, flour, wine, jam/jelly, etc.)? Yes, continue No, go to question 4 below
a. What was produced and marketed? Specify products: ________________________________________________________		Gross Value of Sales
		$ .00
b. What portion of the total organic sales of this operation in 2008 was from the processed or value-added products listed above?		Percent
		%
4. Please answer the following questions for this operation:
a. Was this operation able to find reliable buyers/markets for its organic products in 2008?		Yes	No
b Did this operation have sufficient organic marketing options available in 2008?		Yes	No
c. Was this operation able to sell all of its organic agricultural products in 2008?		Yes	No
d. Did this operation sell any organically produced products in the non-organic or conventional markets?		Yes	No
e. Did this operation sell any products through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares in 2008?		Yes	No
f. Did this operation produce any organic agricultural products under a production contract arrangement in 2008?		Yes	No
(i) If YES, what percent of total organic production in 2008 was under a production contract arrangement?		%

SECTION 9:

OTHER INFORMATION

				Acres
1. How many of the 2008 organic acres in this operation were enrolled in the EQIP Organic Conversion Incentive Program (administered by NRCS)?
2. How many of the 2008 organic crop acres in this operation were covered by Federal Crop Insurance?
3. Did this operation participate in the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program?				Yes			No
4. Was this operation able to acquire sufficient amounts of organic seed in 2008?				Yes			No
5. Were adequate organic production inputs (such as pest control, crop/soil nutrients, organic feed for livestock, etc.) available as needed for this operation in 2008?				Yes			No
6. Which of the following would you consider the primary challenge to you as an organic farmer? (check one)
Regulatory problems (excessive paperwork/record keeping, certification costs, etc.)
Price issues (low premiums, lack of price information, prices inconsistent, etc.)
Production problems (high input costs, low yields, poor product quality)
Market access (too much competition, not enough volume produced, lack of buyers, etc.)
Management issues (overall time requirement, labor management, access to capital, etc.)
Other (specify:_________________________________)
SECTION 9:	OTHER INFORMATION, cont. DRAFT 1/15/09					Years
7. How many years has this operation been growing or raising any agricultural products?
8. How many years has any portion of this operation been certified organic?
9. Over the next 5 years, this operation plans to: (check one)
Increase organic agricultural production
Maintain current levels of organic agricultural production
Decrease organic agricultural production
Discontinue organic agricultural production
Discontinue all agricultural production
Don’t know
10. What was this operation’s total gross value of sales of ALL (organic and conventional ) agricultural products in 2008? (check one)
None		$25,000 --- $49,999	$5,000,000 or more
$1 --- $999		$50,000 --- $99,999
$1,000 --- $2,499		$100,000 --- $249,999
$2,500 --- $4,999		$250,000 --- $499,999
$5,000 --- $9,999		$500,000 --- $999,999
$10,000 --- $24,999		$1,000,000 --- $4,999,999
					Percent of Total Gross Value of Sales
11. What percent of this operation’s total gross value of sales (reported above in Item 11) came from the production and sales of ORGANIC agricultural products?					%
					Percent of net Household Income
12. What percent of your Net Household Income came from the production and sale of organic agricultural products?					%

SECTION 10:

CONCLUSION

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________				Date:	__ __	__ __	__ __
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