Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey Statement Stuffer

IRRIGATION

FOLLOW-ON SURVEY

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon conduct the
Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey as a follow-up to the
2012 Census of Agriculture. By providing a single source
of comprehensive, up-to-date information on irrigation
and water use across the agricultural industry, this survey
will aid in efforts to promote efficient irrigation practices
and ensure long-term sustainability of water resources.
United States Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Statistics Service
www.agcensus.usda.gov • (888) 424-7828

Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey farm and ranch operators to gather data on
land and water use, crop acreage and yield, application methods, equipment, facilities and expenditures.
In addition to farms and ranches, NASS will also collect supplemental information on irrigation use among
nursery and greenhouse operations. The survey will ask these producers about irrigated area by horticultural
crops grown, water use, application methods and value of sales.
Forms will be mailed on January 6, 2014. Operators are asked to complete and return them by
February 10, 2014. Survey results will be available October 30, 2012.

www.agcensus.usda.gov