This report details agricultural statistics from North Carolina in August 1949, focusing on the methodology and adequacy of data collection for government agencies. The text discusses the historical reliance on reports from knowledgeable individuals, noting an average completeness of approximately 931 over 14 years, which was deemed acceptable by government agencies like the AAA or PMA. However, it critiques these existing records for their limited scope, covering too few crops, excluding livestock, and only including farms under crop control contracts, deeming them inadequate for comprehensive public information due to their confidential nature.

This historical document serves as a primary source for understanding agricultural data collection practices in North Carolina during 1949. The publisher's note indicates it is a reproduction of an important historical work, aiming to preserve the original format while repairing imperfections. The text itself offers a critical perspective on the limitations of contemporary reporting methods, suggesting a need for more comprehensive data that includes livestock and a broader range of crops. Its value lies in its detailed, albeit critical, account of the statistical landscape of the era.