Cover Letter - Census - Second Mailing - Feb 2018

United States Department of Agriculture

National Agricultural Statistics Service

February XX, 2018

Dear Farmer or Rancher,

According to our records, we have not yet received your completed 2017 Census of Agriculture form. If you have recently responded, thank you. The U.S. Census of Agriculture provides the only source of uniform, comprehensive information about agriculture for every state and county in the nation.

Even though the first due date was February X, you can still submit your census form. Your response is required by law. Please respond promptly in either of the following ways:

• Online – Secure online reporting is the easiest, fastest, and safest way to complete the census. Go to www.agcounts.usda.gov, read the message; then click the arrow to complete the survey. Enter your unique 17-digit response code from the census mailing label, then click “Continue.”

• By mail – Fill out the census form and return it in the envelope provided.

If you need assistance completing your census form, call toll free 1-888-424-7828. You will need the response code found on your census mailing label. The census of agriculture is protected by federal law to guarantee your personal identity and answers are kept confidential.

Thank you for responding and making the 2017 Census of Agriculture Your Voice, Your Future, Your Opportunity. For more information visit www.agcensus.usda.gov.

Sincerely,

Hubert Hamer

Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service

United States Department of Agriculture

Enclosures

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.