The Census of Agriculture, taken every five years, is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. Any person with estimated or expected annual sales of agricultural products of at least $1,000 is considered a producer and should be counted. The 2012 census will be conducted late in 2012 and into 2013 to reflect 2012 farming activities. It is the voice of agriculture: Make your voice heard. Sign up to be counted by clicking on I Want to… Make sure I’m Counted on the right hand side.
The 2012 National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS) mailed in January and February 2012 with the intent of identifying all potential agricultural activities in the United States and to gather basic agricultural information about farms. The goal is to obtain the best possible coverage for the 2012 Census of Agriculture.
It is important to respond to the survey even if you are not a farmer so that you don’t receive follow up surveys. Responding is easy by mail or online. The first few questions will determine whether you are considered an agricultural producer or not. If you are not, you will not need to continue.
Like the full Census of Agriculture, all information is completely confidential by law.
2007 Census of Agriculture Report
Fact Sheets (Updated 04/05/11)
Data Comparison: Major Crops
State and County Profiles
Race, Ethnicity and Gender Profiles (updated 10/30/09)
ZIP Code Tabulations
Congressional Districts
Profiles | Rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
History of the 2007 Census of Agriculture PDF
2009 On-Farm Energy Production Survey
Full Report | Fact Sheet | News Release
2009 Census of Horticultural Specialties
Full Report | Fact Sheet | Video
2008 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey
Full Report (updated 7/23/2010) | Fact Sheet
2008 Organic Production Survey
Full Report (updated 7/23/2010) | Fact Sheet
Specialty Crops TXT | PDF
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