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Because of a problem copying the original training CDs, the audio files are missing. New CDs are being sent out but you can download the PPT and audio files as a zip file. These are HUGE files, 90 to 150 MB. The test, answer key and certificate are on the original CD that you received.
-- Field Enumerator "Welcome to NASDA"
-- Office Enumerator "Welcome to NASDA"
-- Managing NASDA Enumerators

Interviewer's Resource Manual - The Interview Process
Reference Materials
FAQ - Workshop Questions and Comments - April 1999
Survey Descriptions
Safety
Promotion Materials

THE INTERVIEW PROCESS:
Enumerators needing a background on NASS surveys may wish to complete the following training modules:

1. Introduction: The science of surveys and the art of working with people - a combination needed for interview success. (PDF)

2. Survey Concepts and Terminology: An overview of survey design and terminology so you will be able to explain to respondents why they were picked for surveys. (PDF)

3. Reasons for NASS Surveys: NASS surveys create data needed for a market economy to function fairly and aid data users in making informed decisions. (PDF)

4. Data Users: There are many data users that use agriculture information directly or indirectly. (PDF)

5. Strategy for Long-term Participation: A look at surveys from a respondent’s point of view and how you can help facilitate a long-term relationship to responding. (PDF)

6. Preparing for the Interview: Preparation is a key step.

7. Tailoring Your Interaction: People differ in many ways. This module highlights some of those differences. Tailoring Your Interaction (PPT); Personality Profiles (PDF)

8. Use an Effective Introduction: Minimize confusion by making an informative introduction. (PPT)

9. Listening to Respondent Concerns: Listening is a simple, but powerful tool. (PPT)

10. Response Techniques for Reluctant Respondents: Reluctant respondents may choose to respond with some persuasion and reasoning. (PPT)

11. Responses to Reasons for Questioning Participation: See examples of responses to some common reasons that respondents use to resist participation in surveys. Responses to Reasons for Questioning Participation (PPT); Ten Examples of Responses to Reluctant Respondents (PDF)

12. Dealing With Refusals: You’ve been told no. Educate and leave with a positive attitude and impression. (PPT)

REFERENCE MATERIALS
     NASS Terms and Definitions (PDF)
     Acreage Grid Conversion Tables (PDF)
     Conversion Table (PDF)
     Farm Machinery and Equipment (PDF)
     Gestation Period by Species (PDF)
     Livestock Breeds (PDF)
     Estimated Bushel Capacity for Cylindrical Structures (PDF)
     Tractor Power Take-off Horsepower Ratings (PDF)

FAQ
     Workshop Questions and Comments - April 1999 (PDF)

SURVEY DESCRIPTIONS

SAFETY
     Fall Prevention (PPT)
     Driving Safety

PROMOTION MATERIALS
     ARMS, Phase 3 Testimonials   
     2002 Census Of Agriculture Begins To Count The Nation’s Farms
     2002 Census of Agriculture brochure
     Decisions That Affect Agriculture and You
     Seven Reasons to Respond to Agricultural Economic Surveys
     Agricultural Surveys: Top Ten Reasons to Respond

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