Respondent Reminder Cover Letter

U nited States Department of Agriculture

National Agricultural Statistics Service

January XX, 2014

Dear Aquaculture Farmer,

A few weeks ago, we mailed you the 2013 Census of Aquaculture. If you have already responded, thank you. If you have not yet responded, I urge you to take the time to fill out the census form. Your accurate responses will help ensure that policymakers and industry officials have reliable information to positively impact affect the U.S. aquaculture industry.

Please respond in either of the following ways:

• Online at www.agcensus.usda.gov. Responding online is fast, easy and secure. Instructions are on the back of this letter. You will need the 17-digit survey response code found on your census mailing label to begin.

• By mail. Complete the enclosed census form and mail it back in the return envelope.

If you need help in completing your census form, please call toll free 1-888-424-7828. You will need the 17-digit survey response code found on your census mailing label to begin your inquiry.

If we do not receive a response from you by January XX, 2014, a NASS representative may contact you either on the phone or in person to help you complete your census.

Individual responses to the 2013 Census of Aquaculture are protected by law (Title 7, U.S. Code and CIPSEA, Public Law 107-347). The same law requires us to keep your identity and your answers confidential.

Thank you for your participation in the 2013 Census of Aquaculture.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Clark

Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service

United States Department of Agriculture

Enclosures

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.