Planting season is here and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is providing Utah farmers and ranchers a final chance to respond to the 2012 Census of Agriculture.
The Census of Agriculture, conducted only 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, demographic data, marketing information and other factors that affect the way farmers and ranchers conduct business. The information is used by town planners, policy makers, agri-businesses and others to help make important decisions for Utah communities.
NASS recently began mailing a final copy of the 2012 Census of Agriculture to producers who have not yet responded. NASS is committed to ensuring that every farm and ranch operation in Utah is counted. National Agricultural Statistics Service
