Farm Employment and Wage Rates, 1910-1990

摘要

This publication combines selected farm labor estimates from 1910 through 1990 byUSDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services (NASS) into a single reference copy. A history of the farm labor data series is highlighted. Also discussed are the Agricultural Labor Survey sample design, survey definitions, and data collection methods. Estimation procedures and publication of data in the Farm Labor release are presented. NASS previously published farm employment statistics in Farm Employment Statistical Bulletins issued in 1958 and 1963.