2002 Census of Agriculture Data
Documentation
The following links provide important information about 2002
Census of Agriculture data. Although this information is
included in the 2002 Census of Agriculture Volume 1 Publications
for the US and each State, it applies to all of the 2002 Census
of Agriculture products.
Introduction – Provides a general overview
of the census of agriculture, including a brief history, an explanation
of the farm definition used to determine the scope of the census,
the legal authority granted by congress to conduct the census,
and respondent confidentiality.
Also included in the Introduction is a section titled Data Changes
and Comparability. This section details the changes to
the report forms and tables form the 1997 Census of Agriculture.
Appendix A – Provides information about
data collection and data processing activities. It also
includes definitions of specific terms and phrases used in census
data products
Appendix
B – Describes supplemental activities
conducted to improve coverage of American Indian and Alaska Native
farm operators.
Appendix
C – Discusses the statistical
methodology used in conducting and evaluating the census, including
nonresponse and coverage adjustment weighting.
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