For forest and grazing landowners across the Southeast that received a questionnaire concerning conservation practices, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind you the completed questionnaires need to be returned by July 28th.
The Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey (CPAMS) is a combined effort by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). They are looking to gather information to better understand why people choose to use different conservation practices, and whether they continue to use those practices over time.
While four conservation categories are researched through CPAMS (crop practices, confined livestock practices, grazing practices and forestry practices), this survey only involves grazing and forestry practices.
Those who received a questionnaire have the option to respond online, by mail, or fax. But, if NASS does not receive completed questionnaires by July 28th, they may reach out to schedule an interview.
For more information about conservation practices available for your operation, contact NRCS at your local USDA Service Center.