Washington, DC
May 8, 2009
Information from the
2007 Census of
Agriculture is now available at the congressional district
level in online profiles published by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
“The new congressional district profiles provide a snapshot of
agriculture at a local level,” said NASS Deputy Administrator
Carol House. “This information will help elected officials make
decisions based on current and accurate information and they are
a useful tool for farmers and others interested in American
agriculture at the local level.”
The congressional district profiles show changes in key areas
since the last census was taken in 2002. They include data on
such things as the number of farms and acres in farmland, the
demographics of local farmers, livestock inventory and crop
production, and total sales of agricultural products.
The Census of Agriculture, conducted every five years, is a
complete count of the nation’s farms and ranches and the people
who operate them. It provides the only source of uniform,
comprehensive agricultural data for every county in the nation.
For more information about the Census and to access the
congressional district profiles, visit
www.agcensus.usda.gov
or call (800) 727-9540.
“Once again, we would like to thank our nation’s farmers for
doing their part in providing this useful information,” said
House. “Together, we’re offering a true picture of American
agriculture and providing the resources needed to ensure its
sustainability and growth.” |
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