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This presentation was created by Marc Tosiano, Director of the PA Field Officeof the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA.
 
 
What is the Census of Agriculture? 
A measure of American agriculture every 5years to provide
 –County, State and National totals –Zip code & Congressional summaries –Possible new summaries for 2007 includewatershed and state legislative districts
Part of the 5-year measure of all businessesin the U.S. economy
 
 
Who is measured by the Ag Census? 
Large, commercial operationsMedium size and small operationsPart-time, retirement, lifestyle farmsAnyone with $1,000 or more of agricultural value
 –Ag products sold –Value of animals on hand but not sold –Grain Stored on farms –Government payments
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