Through education and outreach NASS aims to assist data users in understanding and interpreting NASS's programs and publications. To better understand agricultural statistics information has been provided on regulations guiding the agency, NASS agricultural statistics programs, and data quality and methodology.
To help increase awareness about the Census of Agriculture, NASS partnered with the National FFA Organization to create Ag Census lesson plans. The instructional materials were created by educators to help inform and empower students to play an active role in the Census process. The materials address such topics as what the Census of Agriculture is and how it is used; how surveys are conducted; the rights and responsibilities of completing the Census; and how to fill out the Census form.
- What is the Census of Agriculture?
- Who uses Census data and how is it used?
- Why is it important to participate in the Agriculture Census?
- Census of Agriculture: Your Rights and Responsibilities
- How to Complete the Census of Agriculture Forms
Agriculture Counts Lesson Plans are structured for grades kindergarten through 12. Our goal is to create fun lessons that incorporate agriculture into English, math, geography, science, and social studies.
The Caudill Agricultural Statistics Library houses all of the Census of Agriculture reports along with other resources relating to agricultural statistics and the administrative history of NASS. For assistance with historical research, please contact Amanda Pomicter 202-690-8127.
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