Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
06/02/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
14,100,773
0
2,859,794
0
0
0
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) requests a reinstatement of a discontinued data collection, the Census of Agriculture. The Census of Agriculture, conducted every 5 years, is the only source of consistent, comparable agricultural data at the county, state, and national levels. It collects important information on the number and size of farms, land use, production expenses, value of production, land values, and crop and livestock production, as well as key demographic data on farm operators not available from any other source. These data are critical to the agricultural community, including local, state and federal governments, farmer organization, marketing associations, cooperatives, agricultural experiment stations, land-grant. NASS is seeking a three-year reinstatement for its collection and publication of Census of Agriculture data.
US Code:
7 USC 2204(a)
Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information
US Code:
7 USC 3601.1
Name of Law: FOIA
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 435 301
Name of Law: CIPSEA
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 13 3501
Name of Law: Paperwork Reduction Act
US Code:
7 USC 2204(g)
Name of Law: Authority of Secretary of Agriculture to Conduct Census of Agriculture
Since the Census of Agriculture information collection is a reinstatement, there is no current inventory of burden hours. From the calculations in item 12 an estimated 2,859,794 burden hours will be needed. Non-response burden is included in this calculation. Burden for this renewal takes into account the removal of 2022 Census of Agriculture pilot study work.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
2027 Census of Agriculture