February 2026 monthly data are now available. IPUMS CPS has not yet processed the re-released January 2026 data. October 2025 data were not collected during the U.S. federal government shutdown.
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- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes
This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.
Description
AWMONS indicates the number of months the respondent did farm wage work during the current year.
Universe
- Dec 1981 and Dec 1983: Persons 14+ who did any farm work for cash wages or salary even for one day.
- Dec 1985 and Dec 1987: Persons 8+ who did any farm work for cash wages or salary even for one day.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X |
| 1983 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X |
| 1985 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X |
| 1987 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X |
