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The 2026 September BMS data are now available via IPUMS CPS. October 2025 BMS data were not collected during the U.S. federal government shutdown.

AWNONFRMDYS

Days worked at longest nonfarm job
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Codes

This is a 3-digit numeric variable.

Description

For farm wage workers who also did non-farm work, AWNONFRMDYS indicates the number of days during the current year the respondent did non-farm work.

Comparability

In samples prior to 1985, only those 14+ were included in questions regarding paid farm work. Beginning in 1985, children 8 to 13 years old were included in these questions. In 1985 and 1987, those who did unpaid farm work are also included.

Universe

  • Dec 1977, Dec 1979, Dec 1981, and Dec 1983: Persons 14+ who did any farm work for cash wages or salary even for one day who also did nonfarm work.
  • Dec 1985 and Dec 1987: Persons 14+ who did any farm even for one day who also did nonfarm work.

Availability

Years Jan Feb ASEC Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
1977 - - - - - - - - - - - X
1979 - - - - - - - - - - - X
1981 - - - - - - - - - - - X
1983 - - - - - - - - - - - X
1985 - - - - - - - - - - - X
1987 - - - - - - - - - - - X

Flags

QAWNONFRMDYS 

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