THE AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND LAND
OWNERSHIP SURVEY CONTINUES A DATA COLLECTION SERIES STATED IN 1954.
THE SURVEY PROVIDES INFORMATION FOR CALCULATING MANY OF THE
ECONOMIC DATA SERIES DESCRIBING THE STATUS OF THE FARM SECTOR. IT
IS THE ONLY SOURCE OF SELECTED ECONOMIC AND LAND OWNERSHIP DATA AT
THE STATE LEVEL.
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.