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The Census of Agriculture: what it's for, why it matters

by Savannah Peters

Feb 6, 2023

The USDA sends its survey out every five years to create a snapshot of American agriculture, divvy up funds and make policy decisions.

The government uses data from the USDA survey to target resources and inform policy decisions.

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