Cover Letter - Census - Second Mailing - Puerto Rico - Feb 2018

United States Department of Agriculture

National Agricultural Statistics Service

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(Spanish version of this letter printed on the reverse side.)

February XX, 2018

Dear Farmer,

If you have recently submitted your 2017 Census of Agriculture form, thank you. If you have not yet completed your census form, please fill out the enclosed report form and return it in the postage-paid envelope within the next 10 days.

The U.S. Census of Agriculture is both required and protected by federal law to guarantee your personal identity and answers are kept confidential (Title 7, U. S. Code). The census provides the only source of comprehensive information about agriculture for Puerto Rico and each municipio. The information reported provides a valuable tool to help communities like yours plan for the future.

If you need assistance completing your census form or have questions, call toll free 1-866-716-5655. You will need the response code found on your census mailing label.

Thank you for responding and making the 2017 Census of Agriculture Your Voice, Your Future, Your Opportunity.

Sincerely,

Hubert Hamer

Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service

United States Department of Agriculture

Enclosures

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.