Agriculture Corrects Survey Math, Adding Thousands of Work Hours
Published Date: 11/5/2026
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Summary
The Department of Agriculture fixed some numbers in their paperwork about the Agricultural Surveys Program. Now, 605,600 people will respond, and the total work time is 207,710 hours—slightly more than before. If you want to comment, you’ve got until December 7, 2026, to share your thoughts online, so don’t miss out!
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