PROVIDES DATA THROUGH CONTINUING
SURVEYS ON QUANTITY AND VALUE OF COMMODITIES SOLD DIRECTLY BY
FARMERS TO CONSUMERS. INFORMATION OBTAINED ON TYPE OF OUTLET USED,
DISTANCE FROM AND SIZE OF NEAREST POPLUATION CENTER PLUS REASONS
FOR SELLING DIRECT. SURVEY RESULTS WILL BE USED BY GOVERNMENT AND
OTHERS TO DETERMINE EXTENT OF DIRECT MARKETING.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.