Dr. Dennis Fixler - Reply Letter

United States Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Statistics Service

April 9, 2021
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,
Thank you for the letter of support and sharing the specific uses that BEA has for the NASS
Census of Agriculture data. Following the completion of each census, NASS conducts a careful
evaluation of the data and looks for ways to improve or enhance the data and the collection
process. NASS is currently in the testing phase for the 2022 Census of Agriculture which is
being conducted under the OMB information collection request number 0535-0243.
We have attached a copy of the questionnaire along with several of the materials that are being
used with this round of testing.
We will keep you informed of any future modifications. Please let us know if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Digitally signed by
JOSEPH PARSONS
Date: 2021.04.09
11:08:52 -04'00'

Joseph L. Parsons
Chair, Agricultural Statistics Board
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Statistics Service

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