2024 TOTAL February Reminder Letter

U nited States Department of Agriculture

National Agricultural Statistics Service

February xx, 2025

As part of our Census of Agriculture program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and the Economic Research Service (ERS) are conducting the Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land (TOTAL) survey and we need your input. You should have recently received your Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land (TOTAL) Survey. Thank you if you have already responded. If not, there is still time.

Your information is important, as it will ensure that U.S. Department of Agriculture data accurately represent America’s farmers and ranchers. If we do not receive your completed survey, a USDA representative will call you to schedule an interview. The interview can take over an hour; it can be completed all at once or in multiple appointments.

Please complete your survey:

Online at agcounts.usda.gov. Online reporting is fast and secure.
All you need is the survey code in the top left corner of your questionnaire to begin.

By mail or fax. Complete the questionnaire and mail it back in the prepaid envelope provided or fax it to 812-218-2232.

Why is your response important?

• This survey measures the financial well-being of U.S. farms and farm households and can greatly impact all aspects of U.S. agriculture.

• The data from this survey help evaluate the financial impacts of numerous programs, including crop insurance, dairy margin protection, and local payments.

• The data also provide information on farm income, conservation practices, and farm technologies.

Participation in all Census of Agriculture surveys is both required by law and protected by law (Title 7, U.S. Code). NASS safeguards the privacy of all respondents, ensuring that no individual respondent or operation can be identified. Be assured that your responses will be kept completely confidential, as required by federal law.

Thank you for your participation. Your response helps to ensure that the agriculture industry decisions affecting you, your family, and business are based on facts. If you have questions, please contact us at 888-424-7828.

Sincerely,

Chair, Agricultural Statistics Board

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

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