Uses of Census of Agriculture Data

Agribusinesses use the data to develop market strategies and to determine the most effective locations for service to agricultural producers.

Farm organizations use census data to evaluate and propose programs and policies that can help agricultural producers.

Your elected representatives use census data to develop programs to protect and promote United States Agriculture.

Public and private analysts make extensive use of census data in making projections and evaluating results of events and programs.

Rural electric companies use census data to forecast future energy needs for agricultural producers and their communities.

Colleges and Universities use census data in research programs to develop new and improved methods to increase agricultural production.

State Departments of Agriculture use census data to plan for operations during drought, and emergency outbreaks of diseases or infestation of pests.