Irrigation Survey

As a supplement to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, the Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey provides the only complete, consistent data regarding on-farm irrigation activities in the United States. The survey will look at irrigation water use during 2008, including application methods, equipment, facilities, expenditures, crop acreage and yield and many other areas.

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Irrigation Survey FAQs

What is the Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey?

How is the Irrigation Survey conducted?

Why are nursery and horticultural operations being included in this survey for the first time?

Why should I respond to the Irrigation Survey?

I just completed the Census of Agriculture. Why am I asked to complete another survey?

Must I respond to the survey?

Who will use the data published from the Irrigation Survey?

Will my information be kept confidential?

When will I receive the Irrigation Survey and when is my response due?

When and where will the results of the Irrigation Survey be released?

Last Modified: 02/02/2012