The Census of Agriculture is a complete count of the U.S. farms
and ranches and the people who operate them. The census, taken
only once every five years, looks at land use and ownership,
operator characteristics, production practices, income and
expenditures. For America's farmers and ranchers, the Census of
Agriculture is their voice, their future and their
responsibility. 2. Why is the Census of Agriculture important?
The census provides the only source of uniform, comprehensive
and impartial agricultural data for every county in the nation.
Through the census, producers can show the nation the value and
importance of agriculture, and they can help influence the
decisions that will shape the future of American agriculture for
years to come. By responding to the census, producers are
helping themselves, their communities and all of U.S.
agriculture. 3. Who uses Census of Agriculture data? Census data
are used by all those who serve farmers and rural communities --
federal, state and local governments, agrib