USDA-NASS http://www.nass.usda.gov News audio - National Agricultural Statistics Service The Census of Agriculture, taken every five years, is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. The Census looks at land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income and expenditures and many other areas. For America's farmers and ranchers, the Census of Agriculture is their voice, their future and their responsibility. en-us © USDA-NASS 2007 www.nass.usda.gov webmaster@nass.usda.gov 60 USDA - National Agricultural Statistics Service Census of Agriculture As families sit down to enjoy their holiday feasts this year, it’s important to remember the people who make those meals possible – the nation's farmers and ranchers. NASS thanks these producers for their efforts and urges them to help ensure the future success of their operations – and their industry – by participating in the 2007 Census of Agriculture. NASS Deputy Administrator Carol House discusses the importance of the upcoming Census. 0:02:55 2007 USDA Agriculture Statistics NASS National Agricultural Statistics Service Government Census of Agriculture http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/Newsroom/Multimedia/mp3s/12-18-07.mp3 Wed, 18 December 2007 13:21:00 EST