Census of Agriculture - American Samoa

Description

The Census of Agriculture for Outlying Areas conducted in American Samoa is designed to obtain data on a totally exhaustive list of agricultural commodities. The census also collects expense, income, and agricultural practices data, operator characteristics such as race, gender, age, tenure on the farm, and operating arrangements.

Detailed Methodology

Sample

The statistics collected in the census relate to places with agricultural operations qualifying as farms according to the census definition. The farm definition was any place that raised or produced any agricultural products for sale or home consumption.

Method of Data Collection

Survey (self- or interviewer-administered)

Frequency of Data Collection

Every five years

Reference Date

Last year/last 12 months

Number of Cases

Varies by year, approximately 2800 cases

Number of Variables

Varies by year, approximately 600 variables

Linkage Capabilities

Linking at an operation level over time cannot be accomplished using the Census of Agriculture - American Samoa data.