Reply Letter to Dr. Fixler - BEA

United States Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Statistics Service

November 30, 2018

Dr. Dennis J. Fixler
Chief Economist
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of Economic Analysis
1441 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20230

Dear Dr. Fixler and Ms. Burrell,
Thank you for your letter of continued support of NASS surveys. The Egg, Chicken,
and Turkey surveys are a very important part of the overall NASS program. For some
States and counties the poultry industry is extremely important to their local economies.
Accurate, timely data are also very important to this industry and many government
agencies.
We will keep you informed of any modifications.
Regards,
Digitally signed by JOSEPH PARSONS
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PARSONS,
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Date: 2018.11.30 07:39:06 -05'00'

Joseph L. Parsons
Chair, Agricultural Statistics Board and
Director of the Methodology Division
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Statistics Service

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