10/14/09 Agriculture Department Seeks Census Data On Horticulture

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The Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service is seeking data collection on the the census of horticultural specialties. The census of horticultural specialties is one of a series of census special studies for the Census of Agriculture which provides more detailed statistics relating to a specific subject. The census of horticultural specialties is an integral part of the 2007 Census of Agriculture and is authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Title X--Horticulture and Organic Agriculture). The Census of Horticultural Specialties has been conducted approximately very 10 years to show how the industry has changed over time. It was last conducted in 1998 for the reference period of 1997. NASS will collect information on the number and value of plants grown and sold, the value of land, buildings, machinery and equipment, selected production expenses, irrigation, marketing channels, hired labor, area used for production, and type of structure.

For more information:
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-24487.htm