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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">You are going to see a lot of press releases about this upcoming census. We strongly encourage that you fill out the census so that we can get accurate data
on the industry. This is really our only mechanism to do this and can greatly impact the amount of support dedicated to the industry. See the attached FAQ for answers to the most popular questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Laura<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Jensen, Gary [mailto:GJENSEN@nifa.usda.gov]
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, November 19, 2013 1:55 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Aquacontacts<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [aquacontacts] Census of Aquaculture Finally Here for America’s Producers
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Please see below and the attached file for information about the
</span>Aquaculture Census. The attached file contains frequently asked questions that help inform people about this national project. NASS will mail out forms in mid-December, to collect data for the 2013 calendar year. Producers are encouraged to take the
time to submit accurate information and data as requested. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Contact:</b> Krissy Young, (202) 690-8123</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center"><b><span style="color:black">Census of Aquaculture Finally Here for America’s Producers</span></b><i><span style="color:black">
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b>WASHINGTON, November 18, 2013 –</b>
<span style="color:black">After nearly a decade, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2013 Census of Aquaculture. The Census is the only comprehensive source of information on the aquaculture
industry in the United States and serves as the foundation for many decisions involving the sustainability and growth of the aquaculture sector.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">“The aquaculture industry has undergone numerous changes since the last time this information was gathered in 2005,” said Renee Picanso, director of the NASS Census and Survey Division. “The results of the 2013
Census of Aquaculture will help assess the current state of this part of the U.S. economy – helping the industry demonstrate its strength and advocate for its needs.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The Census of Aquaculture collects data on water area, production and sales, point of first sales outlets, and aquaculture distributed for restoration or conservation purposes. This information is used by all those
with interest in the aquaculture sector from federal, state and local governments to agribusinesses, trade associations, researchers and producers themselves. For example, businesses and suppliers use the information to determine the locations of facilities
that will serve growers and plan for the production and marketing of new products.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">“Your answers to the Aquaculture Census will help shape national and local policies affecting the aquaculture industry,” Picanso said about aquaculture producers. “Only you can supply the answers needed to produce
a useful and accurate picture of this important agriculture sector, so do your part and respond when you receive your form.”
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">NASS will mail out Aquaculture Census forms in mid-December, to collect data for the 2013 calendar year. Completed forms are due by January 15, 2014. Producers can fill out the Census online via a secure website,
<a href="http://www.agcensus.usda.gov">www.agcensus.usda.gov</a>, or return their form by mail.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">The Census of Aquaculture is part of the Census of Agriculture Program. Federal law requires all producers who receive a Census report form to respond and requires NASS to keep all individual information confidential. For
more information, visit <a href="http://www.agcensus.usda.gov">www.agcensus.usda.gov</a>.
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