Public Comment - Dennis Fixler - BEA - Reply

United States Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Statistics Service

April 16, 2024

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,
As always, NASS is very appreciative of the continued support you and your Agency have
shown us over the years. The Census of Horticulture is a vital component of the Census
program. The detailed data that is collected for the nursery, floriculture and specialty crops
included in this survey cannot be found any place else.
Thus far, there are two major changes and a few minor changes to the questionnaire that have
been discussed. These major changes involve including Hemp and Mushrooms. The minor
changes involve replacing some less popular plants with more popular ones. Additionally, we are
testing some screening questions that may help reduce the burden on respondents by skipping
irrelevant sections.
We will keep you and other data users informed of any future modifications.
Sincerely,

LANCE
HONIG

Digitally signed by LANCE
HONIG
Date: 2024.04.19
12:03:27 -04'00'

Lance Honig
Chair, Agricultural Statistics Board
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Statistics Service

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