National Agricultural Statistics Service
NASS Factoids
Random words and images that represent what NASS offers
HomeAbout UsNewsroomPublicationsData and StatisticsCensus of AgricultureSurveysHelpContact Us
 
Search NASS
 
Go
 
  Advanced search  
  Search Tips  
  Browse NASS by Subject  
  Crops and Plants  
  Demographics  
  Economics  
  Environmental  
  Livestock and Animals  
  Charts and Maps  
  Research  
  Education and Outreach  
  Statistics_by_State  
 
 

Pennsylvania office of USDA-NASS


Many of you have used our agricultural statistics over the years for one reason or another at either the national, state or county level. We are happy to be of service by providing the facts about the most important industry in the nation; for without agriculture, we don't eat!

We are asking you to ACTIVELY support the Ag Census by encouraging all growers to complete their Ag Census forms. They will be mailed out at the end of December 2007 and they are due back to us in February 2008.

To assist you in actively supporting this nationwide effort, we are offering various printed materials, audio and video for your use.

NOTE: These documents are in MicroSoft Word (doc), Adobe Acrobat's Portable Document Format (pdf), PowerPoint (ppt), or Audio/Video. If you need the Acrobat Reader, it is available for free from the Adobe web site.

 
News Releases Other Printed Materials
Tabletop and Window Display Materials Graphic Materials
PowerPoint Charts Video Files
Audio Files Census Forms, Instructions and much more

 
News Releases

Census of Agriculture Forms 2nd Mailout

pdf | doc

News release stating NASS recently mailed a second copy of the 2007 Census of Ag form - use during Mar 2008

Census of Agriculture Forms Still Being Accepted

pdf | doc

News release stating the 2007 Census of Ag will be accepted after the deadline - use during Feb-Mar 2008

Census of Agriculture Has Been Mailed

pdf | doc

News release stating the 2007 Census of Ag has been mailed - use during Jan 2008

USDA and FFA Release Census of Ag Lesson Plans

pdf | doc

News release announcing classroom-ready lesson plans for 2007 Census of Ag

Look for Census in Your Mailbox

pdf | doc

Use through Jan 7, 2008

Penn State Dean Urges Producers to Return Ag Census

pdf | doc

News release issued from Penn State - use through Feb 4, 2008

Holiday Season Release

pdf | doc

News release reminding of Census mailout - use during December 2007

Count Farms and Blessings this Thanksgiving

pdf | doc

News release reminding of Census mailout - use during November 2007

Ag Census Coming Soon - Spanish

pdf | doc

News release in Spanish announcing Ag Census - use before 12/31/07

Ag Census Coming Soon

pdf | doc

News release announcing Ag Census - use before 12/31/07

Census Site Active

pdf | doc

News release announcing Ag Census web site

 

Other Printed Materials
Print Advertisements Drop in print ads in color and black/white; various sizes for periodicals, newsletters, etc.

Proclamation

pdf | doc

Official Proclamation from Secretary of Ag Dennis Wolf

Census FAQs and Confidentiality Laws

pdf | doc

Frequently asked questions regarding the Census of Ag

Extension Uses of Ag Census Data

pdf | doc

A summary from educators at the 2007 convention of the National Association of County Ag Agents (NACAA)

Speaking Points

pdf | doc

Includes PA specific talking points

Letter to the Editor

pdf | doc

You can customize this letter to be sent from you to newspaper editors

Opinion Article

pdf | doc

You can customize this article to be sent from you to newspapers, newletters, etc.

 

Tabletop and Window Display Materials

to order, email your request to

nass-pa@nass.usda.gov

Window Cling, 5 by 9 inch

Self stick, plastic film

Tent Card with 3 sides Self standing, heavy cardstock
Literature Holder

Plexiglas holder, 8.5 by 11 inch

Poster, 8.5 by 11 inch High gloss, cardstock thickness
Poster, 18 by 24 inch Lightweight poster rolled in shipping tube

 

Graphic Materials
Logo and theme art files Official 2007 Census images in color and black/white; various sizes for periodicals, newsletters, etc.
Website Icon Used to link your website to www.agcensus.usda.gov

 

PowerPoint Charts
Short version Power Point presentation, 14 slides
Medium version Power Point presentation, 17 slides
Long version Power Point presentation, 21 slides

 

Video Files Video with Dean Bob Steele and Secretary Dennis Wolff promoting the Ag Census
18-minute video

PSU Dean Bob Steele 1:34 Sec. of Ag Dennis Wolff 6:12 NASS Asst Administrator 10:43 Sec. Wolff Proclamation 13:55

 

Audio Files

USDA Secretary Ed Schafer

May-June 2008

30-second Spot

60-second Spot

Penn State, anytime 51-second Spot includes Dean Bob Steele
PSA, anytime State, National and Spanish versions
Jan 10 - Feb 4 2008 56-second Spot
Jan 10 - Feb 4 2008 68-second Spot
Jan 2 - Feb 4 2008 30-second NPR Service Ad includes Baxter Black
Jan 2 - Feb 4 2008 60-second NPR Service Ad includes Baxter Black
Dec 27 2007 - Jan 15 2008 2:54 minutes includes Carol House, NASS Deputy Administrator, NASS, USDA
Dec 26 2007 - Jan 9 2008 55-second Spot
Dec 26 2007 - Jan 9 2008 67-second Spot

 

Census of Agriculture Home Page includes:
Historic Statistics 1840-2002
Census Forms and Instruction Sheets In English and Spanish for various regions
Report Form Guide Detailed instructions for every question in the Ag Census (13 meg/155 pages)
Syndication Podcasts, RSS Feeds
Many more details  

 


Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
 
In Pennsylvania Email nass-pa@nass.usda.gov or call
(717) 787-3904.



NASS Home | USDA.gov | FEDSTATS | Economics Statistics System (ESS) | Site Map | Translate | USA.gov | White House
FOIA | Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy | Non-Discrimination Statement | Information Quality | Guidance Documents