Through education and outreach NASS aims to assist data users in understanding and interpreting NASS's programs and publications. To better understand agricultural statistics information has been provided on regulations guiding the agency, NASS agricultural statistics programs, and data quality and methodology.

The following are the first pieces in a long-term effort to better server NASS data users. This material will be updated and new material will be added over time.

Regulations Guiding NASS

• Mission Statement
• Confidentiality Pledge
• Security Pledge
• Regulations Guiding NASS

Agricultural Statistics Programs

• Importance of Ag Estimates
• Understanding Crop Forecasts
• NASS Survey Programs
  List by subject | Alphabetical list
• Current Survey Activity

Data quality and methodology

• Information Quality Guidelines
• Foundation of Estimates
• Estimating Programs
• The Yield Forcasting Program in NASS
• Frequently Asked Questions