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I recieved the 2012 National Agricultural Classification Survey in the mail yesterday, and I thought I would ask if others received one of these.

Now, since I don't farm, I shouldn't have to fill this crap out, but it just aggravates me. This thing is more intrusive than the Census. I got peeved when I saw in the opening "Response is required by law", and then the information it seeks gets even worse and more intrusive. For example, the last item asked is the farm's operator's race.

As a said, I apparently don't have to fill this crap out, but I thought I would ask to see if any other FReepers got this, and inquire about their opinions...

1 posted on 01/04/2012 8:46:15 AM PST by LRS
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To: LRS

I told them I’m raising Tasmanian Devils. They wanted to know if I had a license. I sent them a photocopy of my driver license. They threatened to throw me in jail. I threatened to turn my Tasmanian Devils loose. They threatened to confiscate my farm. I threatened to make them live up to that promise. They threatened to make my life a living hell. I said I was already married. They threatened to tie me up in court for years. I told ‘em I wasn’t into that kinky stuff.


2 posted on 01/04/2012 8:59:52 AM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: LRS

This is part of the Census of Agriculture, which is done every 5 years, the last one being in 2007. If you’re not involved in agriculture there’s no reason to respond, but I’d suggest you notify the gummint of that fact to save future aggravation. And to save us taxpayers a few stamps ;-)


3 posted on 01/04/2012 9:00:04 AM PST by bigbob
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Just tell you are growing marijuana, poppy, and coca.


5 posted on 01/04/2012 9:22:21 AM PST by goseminoles
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To: LRS

“in the mail “

If not certified mail or subpoena, you may ignore.

Just don’t admit you ignored it.


6 posted on 01/04/2012 10:45:35 AM PST by fruser1
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To: LRS; matt1234
Interesting... here's another:

Fedzilla is demanding I complete a 4-page survey ... about my garden! (vanity)

7 posted on 01/09/2012 1:08:42 AM PST by cyn
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