Michigan Corn Growers Association 2015-2016 Industry Survey Question Title * 1. What is your member number? Question Title * 2. Our farming operation is a: Grain Farm Only Grain & Livestock Farm Livestock Farm Only Other Question Title * 3. Rank these issues from 1 to 7 based on which you think should be MCGA's highest priorities for your future: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Transportation - Road, rail and water transportation improvements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) - Addressing consumer concerns about GMOs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Export Market Development - Elimination of trade sanctions and development of more trade agreements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Promoting Best Management Practices - Tillage, fertilizer application and other environmental practices 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Ethanol Market Expansion - Expanding ethanol infrastructure and consumer demand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Livestock - Promote meat exports and grow in-state production 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Public Education - Highlight the importance of the ag industry, address myths and inform consumers Question Title * 4. How true is the following statement? I believe that MCGA's legislative advocacy has had a positive impact on my farming operation. Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree Question Title * 5. Do you own a flexible fuel vehicle? Yes No Don't Know Question Title * 6. If yes, how often do you fill up with E85? More than 75% of the time 50% of the time Less than 25% of the time Never Question Title * 7. Are you familiar with the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) reimbursement available to MCGA members? Yes No Question Title * 8. Is your farm MAEAP verified? Yes No Question Title * 9. Where do you receive your agricultural news and information? (Check all that apply) Farm Publications Radio Social Media Internet News Sources Mail (Postcards/Letters) Email Local Newspapers Seed reps/Salespeople Question Title * 10. Which social media platforms do you use? (Check all that apply or leave blank of none) Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Question Title * 11. Over the next five years, trade and exports will be: More important to profitability Less important to profitability About the same Question Title * 12. Based on your 2014 yield and current pricing, how concerned are you about your future profitability? Not concerned Not sure Very concerned Not concerned Not sure Very concerned Next