This guide is designed to be used for help in filling out the 1982 Census of Agriculture report forms. It can be used as part of the lesson plan on the agricultural census provided in another document (see note). The guide contains more detailed information on how to complete the census form than is provided on the form or its accompanying instruction sheet. The guide includes background information on the agricultural census, general information about who is required to fill out the agricultural census forms and the use of these forms, and section-by-section instructions for completing the agricultural census report form. A sample of the form is provided in the booklet. (KC)