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SECTION 20 
SOURCES OF IRRIGATION INFORMATION 
1. What sources of information does this operation rely on for guidance in reducing irrigation costs or to conserve 
water used for irrigation? Mark (X) all that apply - 
1040 
1041 
1042 
1043 
1044 
1045 
1046 
1047 
HU Extension agents or university specialists 
HH Private irrigation specialists or crop consultants hired by owner or operator 
n Irrigation equipment dealers 
LJ Local irrigation district employees or others hired by the water supplier 
I — I Government specialists from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, local conservation district, 
Bureau of Reclamation, or other Federal or State agencies 
HH Media reports or information in the press 
HH Neighboring farmers 
HH Electronic information services (Internet, DTN, Internet links to private or public data sources, etc.) 
SECTION 21 
TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RECEIVED DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS 
1. Has this operation made irrigation and/or drainage improvements above regular maintenance in the past five years? 
0209 
1 n Yes - Conti 
nue 
3 □ No - Go to Section 23 
2 . 
Did you receive any technical or financial assistance for these irrigation and/or drainage improvements? 
0211 
n Yes - Continue 
3 □ No - Go to Section 23 
a. From which of the following sources did you receive technical or financial assistance for these improvements? 
Mark (X) all that apply - 
Source of Assistance 
Technical 
Assistance 
Financial 
Assistance 
USDA programs for water conservation and environmental improvements 
(CTA, EQIP, AWEP, WHIP, CIG) 
0215 
0216 
□ 
□ 
0217 
0213 
Other USDA programs for stewardship (CSP) or easements (CRP, WRP, GRP, FRPP) 
□ 
□ 
0219 
0235 
Non-USDA Federal programs (Bureau of Reclamation, EPA, or other programs) 
□ 
□ 
0236 
0237 
State programs (including CREP), local water management, or water supply districts 
□ 
□ 
0238 
0239 
Private businesses such as equipment dealers, bankers, or lenders 
□ 
□ 
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B-28 Appendix B 2012 Census of Agriculture 
USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service 
