The 2023 Census of Agriculture for Guam has been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
The Census of Agriculture in Guam, first conducted in 1920, is carried out every five years and provides the most comprehensive, impartial agriculture data at the island level. It is the most widely used source of statistics for the nation’s agriculture industry.
“We thank the producers who gave their time to complete the questionnaire. The Census of Agriculture data tells their agriculture story,” said NASS Administrator Joseph Parsons. “The agricultural census data provides vital data that helps shape policies, allocate resources, and support the growth and sustainability of agriculture in Guam.”
Federal and local government agencies, agribusinesses, organizations, and many more use the Census of Agriculture data to support funding research and programs to improve farming techniques and equipment, building infrastructure for high-speed internet, providing effective production and distribution systems as well as natural disaster preparation, response, and recovery assistance.
Highlights from the 2023 Census of Agriculture for Guam include:
- There were 583 farms, an increase of 319 farms since the last census in 2018. Land in farms totaled 2,848 acres, with an average farm size of 4.9 acres.
- The total value of sales was $6.2 million, with an average value of $10,570 per farm.
- Vegetables and melons represented the largest category of production, with sales of $2.6 million.
Source : uog.edu