The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), will take a technological leap forward in 2011 by using Apple’s new iPad as the data entry device to collect survey responses. Deploying the iPad technology and CAPI process to 45 field offices continues in a methodical manner while the agency improves the processes and addresses issues as they arise. http://blogs.usda.gov/2010/10/19/usda-to-use-ipad-for-survey-work-in-2011/