Farm Labor Survey Question Title * 1. How do you advertise job openings on your dairy operation? (check all which apply) Word of mouth Craigslist/local newspaper Social Media (ex. Facebook) LinkedIn Employee Recruitment Agency Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Do you employ local labor (within 50 miles from your farm)? Yes No Not currently, but would like to Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Which qualities do you look for most in future employees? Trustworthy/responsible Punctual Team Player/ works well with others Honest Willingness to work/ hard worker Experience Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. How long does it usually take to fill an open position? 1-5 Days 1 to 2 Weeks More than 1 month More than 6 months Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What most closely fits your typical staffing level? Overstaffed Adequately Staffed Understaffed Question Title * 6. If understaffed, how many positions are typically left unfilled? Question Title * 7. How many job applicants have you had in the last 2 years that are long term residents of the local community? Question Title * 8. Which statement best describes the supply of potential employees available in your local community? Extreme shortage- difficult to find any potential employees Some shortage- there are some potential employees but significant recruitment efforts are necessary Adequate supply of potential employees Potential employees are easily recruited Done