BEA, Dennis Fixler - reply letter

(eMail reply to BEA – December 11, 2013)

Dear Mr.  Fixler,

Thank you for the letter supporting NASS programs. My staff and I commit numerous hours analyzing and verifying data and your letter validates that there is a need for the services that we provide. NASS publishes over 400 publications throughout the year, and when we receive supporting feedback like you provided, there is a sense of satisfaction that our efforts are valuable.

If we do make modification to the survey instrument or methodology, David Hancock is your contact for keeping you current.

Thanks again,

Troy

Troy M. Joshua

Chief of the Environmental, Economics, and Demographics Branch

USDA-NASS

1400 Independence Ave. SW Rm. 6436

Washington, DC 20250

Phone:    (202) 720-6146