The Census of Agriculture, conducted once every five years, is the only source of consistent and comprehensive agricultural data for every state and county in the nation. It looks at farms, value of land, market value of agricultural production, farm practices, expenditures, and other factors that affect the way farmers and ranchers do business.

The information is used by agribusinesses, town planners, local governments, and policy makers, as well as farmers, ranchers, growers and others to shape farm programs, boost rural services and grow the future of farming.

Farmers and ranchers can return their ag census forms via the secure form online or return the forms by mail. Federal law requires a response from everyone who receives the Census form and requires NASS to keep all individual information confidential.  FG

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—From USDA news release