USDA hosts meeting to gather public input on statistical programs
Summary
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will hold its biannual Data Users’ Meeting on April 19, 2022, from 1–4:30 p.m. CDT. “We encourage all data users to attend this event because it provides an excellent opportunity to interact with data providers, ask questions, voice concerns and learn about statistical programs,” said Joe Parsons, chair of USDA’s Agricultural Statistics Board. “This cooperative venue helps to drive change in our agricultural statistics programs to ensure we are meeting the needs of all stakeholders. For example, NASS adjusted its release dates to correspond with industry needs, based on feedback from a previous Data Users’ Meeting. The input we receive during these discussions will ensure that all USDA data-producing organizations continue to provide useful, timely and accurate statistics in service to U.S. agriculture.” The meeting agenda includes agency updates followed by a questions and comments session.