Every five years, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducts a census of farms. The latest census was conducted in 2022 and the data were released earlier this year. As always, it contains a treasure trove of information. It’s called a census, but not every farmer participates. The 2022 census had a response rate of 61.4%, down from 78.2% in 2007, 74.5% in 2012, and 71.5% in 2017. A declining response rate
Did the Ag Census Undercount Cropland?
Did the Ag Census Undercount Cropland?
Did the Ag Census Undercount Cropland?
Every five years, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducts a census of farms. The latest census was conducted in 2022 and the data were released earlier this year. As always, it contains a treasure trove of information. It’s called a census, but not every farmer participates. The 2022 census had a response rate of 61.4%, down from 78.2% in 2007, 74.5% in 2012, and 71.5% in 2017. A declining response rate