Sample Cover Letter

United States Department of Agriculture

National Agricultural Statistics Service

What should I do next?

Complete your survey in one of the following ways:

Online at agcounts.usda.gov. Online reporting is fast and secure. All you need is the survey code on the enclosed form to begin.

By mail or fax. Complete the questionnaire and mail it back in the return envelope provided or fax it to 855-415-3687.

February 23, 2023


Why am I receiving this letter?

Enclosed is your 2023 Prices Paid Survey. Please complete the questionnaire at your earliest convenience.

Your information is important to help measure and evaluate prices paid changes over time for fuel, feed, seed, fertilizer/lime, agricultural chemicals, and farm machinery.

I f we do not receive your completed questionnaire by March 6, we may attempt to contact you to arrange an interview.

How will this information be used?

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.

The data collected are incorporated in the calculation of the Index of Prices Paid for Commodities and Services, Interest, Taxes, and Wage Rates in the monthly Agricultural Prices report. This report can be viewed at:
https://www.nass.usda.gov/Surveys/Guide_to_NASS_Surveys/Prices/index.php.

Thank you for your participation and support of our programs and U.S. agriculture. If you have any questions, please contact us at 888-424-7828.

Sincerely,

Joseph L. Parsons

Chairperson, Agricultural Statistics Board

U.S. Department of Agriculture

National Agricultural Statistics Service

Enclosure

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