THE USDA NEEDS THIS INFORMATION TO
ENHANCE ITS ADVISORY ROLE IN ENVIRONMENTAL, AGRICULTURAL, AND
CONSERVATION POLICY, PERFORM AGRICULTURAL CAPACITY AND
PRODUCITIVITY ANALYSIS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE USDA 1985 NEEDS
ASSESSMENT FOR THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES REPORT, PUBLISH
AGRICULTURAL INPUT USE TREND AND MONITOR THE ADOPTION OF NEW
TECHNOLOGY ON THE FARM. FARMERS ARE
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.