DATE: February 2024
SECTOR: Agriculture
SOURCE: The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS)
TOPIC: The latest census of U.S. agriculture
SUMMARY: A comprehensive snapshot of U.S. agriculture with more than six million data points on America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them down to the county level.
DESCRIPTION: Published once every five years, the U.S. Census of Agriculture is the leading source of uniform, comprehensive agricultural data for every state and county or county equivalent. Containing more than six million data points, the Census provides valuable insights into industry changes and trends, covering demographics, economics, agricultural practices, land use, and other important aspects of farming and ranching in the United States.
Read a summary of Census data on farm producers: Census of Agriculture Highlights
Read a summary of Census data on economics: Census of Agriculture Highlights
Download a copy of the Census of Agriculture in full: Census of Agriculture
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