Cover Letter

United States Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Statistics Service

December 2023
Dear Producer,
The United States Department of Agriculture is conducting the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management
Survey to provide a single source of comprehensive, up-to-date information on irrigation and water use
across the agricultural industry. The results of the survey will aid efforts to promote efficient irrigation
practices and long-term sustainability of water resources across the United States.
Everyone who receives a questionnaire is required by law (Title 7 USC 2204(g) Public Law 105-113) to
respond. If you are not farming or ranching, please reply promptly so we can update our records. If you
have already completed your census online, thank you! If not, please respond in one of the following ways
by Date:
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Online – Some questions in your online report form may be pre-filled with information from previous
NASS surveys of your operation, helping to make online reporting faster and easier. Go to
www.agcounts.usda.gov and enter your unique survey code found on the front of the enclosed census
form.

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By mail – Complete the paper census form and return it in the prepaid envelope provided.

If you need assistance completing your Irrigation and Water Management survey, call toll free 888-4247828. For more information, visit www.nass.usda.gov/AgCensus.
Managing your participation in this survey is easier than ever thanks to the USDA NASS Online
Respondent Portal where you can view and complete NASS surveys, view historical reports, and access
other resources. Go to www.agcounts.usda.gov to access the portal.
Thank you for responding. The 2023 Irrigation and Water Management survey is Your Voice. Your Future.
Your Opportunity.
Sincerely,

Hubert Hamer
Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Enclosures

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.