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USDA to look at land uses across ColoradoColorado During the upcoming June Area Survey, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service will be out and about accounting for approximately 400 square miles of land throughout the state. "The June Area Survey is one of the largest and most comprehensive surveys conducted each year by NASS," explained Reneé Picanso director of the NASS Colorado Field Office. "By providing an in-depth look at land uses and agricultural activities, the survey provides the most timely, accurate and useful information on the current condition of U.S. agriculture." As part of the nationwide survey, NASS representatives will be knocking on the doors of producers on selected land to collect information about their land uses and agricultural activities. "Understanding that the information we gather is only as good as the source it comes from, we are counting on the most reliable, frontline source of information for this survey--the producers themselves," added Picanso. During the first two weeks of June, NASS representatives will visit predetermined areas of land in Colorado and conduct personal interviews with the owners and operators of any farm or ranch on that land. NASS will collect information on farm numbers, crop acreage, genetically modified crop acreage, grain stocks, livestock inventory, cash rents and land values, and the value of sales. The information from the June Area Survey will be used extensively by NASS in its ongoing survey and estimation programs. The survey provides direct data, or is a critical component, for a host of NASS reports, including: the monthly Crop Production report, annual Acreage report and inventory reports for cattle, hogs and pigs, and sheep and goats. As with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by law. "NASS safeguards the confidentiality of all responses and publishes only state- and national-level data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified," stated Picanso. All reports are available on the NASS website: www.nass.usda.gov. For more information on NASS surveys and reports, call the NASS Colorado Field Office at 1-800-392-3202. B 2 5/28/07 3 Star CO Date: 5/23/07
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