Gwangju City to Conduct '2020 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Census' Starting from the 23rd

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 19th that it will conduct the '2020 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Census' starting from the 23rd to understand the basic status and trends of change of agricultural, forestry, and fishery households and their members in the region, and to use it as basic data for major policies.

Hosted by the Statistics Korea and conducted simultaneously nationwide, this census began with the agricultural census in 1960, then was separated into fisheries and forestry censuses, and since 2010 has been integrated and conducted every five years, marking its third time this year.

The survey reference point is as of 0:00 on the 1st of next month, targeting all farming, forestry, and fishing households in the region. To understand changes in agricultural households and their quality of life and competitiveness, 46 items for farming households, 23 for forestry households, and 29 for fishing households will be surveyed. Gwangju City surveyed about 13,000 households in 2015 as well.

The survey period is until the 18th of next month. First, from the 23rd to the 11th of next month, internet and telephone surveys will be conducted, and for households that do not participate, surveyors will visit directly to conduct interviews from the 1st to the 18th of next month.

In particular, since this survey is conducted during COVID-19 level 1.5, emphasis will be placed on non-face-to-face surveys through internet and telephone to prevent re-spread. A call center will also be operated to allow responses by phone for those who have difficulty using the internet.

To prevent COVID-19, statistical surveyors will wear masks at all times and use hand sanitizers, prioritizing the safety of both surveyors and respondents. Even during the visit survey period, respondents can choose to participate in non-face-to-face surveys via internet or telephone at any time if they wish.

Chae Kyung-gi, the city's legal affairs officer, said, "Since the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Census is a statistical survey conducted every five years, we hope citizens will take interest and participate." He added, "We ask citizens to actively participate so that accurate statistics can be compiled for structural changes in agricultural households and various policy uses."

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