Follow-up Reminder Letter - Template

Dear Producer,

OMB No. 0535-0249 Exp. Date XX/XX/20XX

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is conducting the 202x Organic Survey to gather information on
certified organic production, marketing practices, income, and expenses. You are encouraged to respond
online at agcounts.usda.gov.
Your response is critical to continue providing accurate data that help inform program and policy decisions
that impact the organic farming sector and educate others on the importance of organic agriculture. This
information is used by all sectors of the industry to help make sound and timely business decisions.
The information you provide will be used for statistical purposes only. In accordance with federal law, your
responses will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed in identifiable form. For more information about
this survey, visit nass.usda.gov/Surveys/Guide_to_NASS_Surveys/Organic_Production. If you have questions
or difficulty completing your survey, please call toll-free 888-424-7828.

Sincerely,

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

Online reporting is fast and secure. All you need is your survey code to begin.To
complete your survey, follow these steps:
1. Go to: www.agcounts.usda.gov
2. Enter your survey code: <>
3. Complete the survey through the Conclusion section and select Submit Survey

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
valid OMB control number. The valid OMB number is 0535-0249. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 40 minutes, including the time for
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering, and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.