Census of Ag first reminder letter

United States Department of Agriculture

National Agricultural Statistics Service

Date

What should I do next?

Respond online at www.agcounts.usda.gov.

It’s fast and secure. Use your unique survey code on the enclosed form.

Or by mail using the enclosed

prepaid envelope.

Why am I getting this letter?

The United States Department of Agriculture is conducting the 2022 Census of Agriculture.

If you have already responded, thank you. If we do not receive your response by February 6, we may follow-up with you to collect this information.

How will the data be used?

Your input will help tell the story of U.S. agriculture. The Census of Agriculture is the only source of comprehensive agricultural data for every state and county in the nation. The data are widely used to inform decisions that benefit you and your community – from decisions guiding succession planning and new and beginning farmer programs to decisions impacting agriculture practices, land stewardship, and sustainability.

What else do I need to know?

If you are not currently farming, please respond so we can update our records accordingly. The online questionnaire will take you through a few quick questions then straight to the end. If you are responding by mail, please make a note on the front of the questionnaire and mail it back to us.

All information you provide is confidential, protected by federal law (Title V, Subtitle A, Public Law 107–347). If you need assistance completing the census, call toll-free (888) 424-7828. For more information about the Census of Agriculture, visit www.nass.usda.gov/AgCensus.

Thank you for taking part in the Census of Agriculture program and for your support of U.S. agriculture. The Census of Agriculture is Your Voice. Your Future. Your Opportunity.

Sincerely,

Hubert Hamer

Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service

United States Department of Agriculture

Enclosures

Responding online is convenient and secure.

Online Survey Response

The online questionnaire:

• skips questions that don’t apply to you

• calculates totals automatically

• eliminates the need for return postage and data entry

To complete your survey online:

1. Go to www.agcounts.usda.gov.

2. Enter your unique survey code, which is shown above your address and barcode on the front of the questionnaire, then click “Continue.”

3. Click on the Census of Agriculture.

4. Verify and complete your contact information, then continue to the survey.

5. Complete the survey questions.

If you need to stop, press the “Save & Return Later” icon at the top of the page. When you return, go back to Step 1 above. After the opening page, the survey tool will take you to the last page you visited.

6. When you finish the survey, click “Submit.” If you do not see the “Submit” button, reduce the zoom setting on your screen.

You will receive a confirmation code and can choose to view your completed questionnaire. Using the options provided by your browser, you can copy, save, or print your form.