USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) continues to accept completed census questionnaires. All operations are important and every response matters. As of March 15, Wisconsin’s response rate is about 53%, ranking the state seventh nationally.
In February, DATCP Harsdorf shared this message:
“Thank you to all the Wisconsin farmers who have completed their Census of Agriculture. The more responses submitted by Wisconsin farmers, the more the data will accurately reflect what is actually happening in our state’s fields and barns.”
The Census of Agriculture is a complete count, taken every five years, of America’s farms, ranches and the people who operate them. Information provided in the Census of Agriculture will be kept confidential, and results will be available in aggregate form only. Census data influences future budgets, services, programs and policies.
Farmers are encouraged to complete their census either online at www.agcounts.usda.gov or by mail as soon as possible. For more information about the 2017 Census of Agriculture, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov. For questions about or assistance filling out the census, producers can call toll-free (888) 424-7828.
Thank you for making sure Wisconsin agriculture is counted!
