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Maine Ornamental Horticulture Council Advocacy Training Pre-Survey
Please complete this brief survey by February 18, 2026 to help inform content for the upcoming Advocacy Training on March 10, 2026.
1.
How confident do you feel in your current ability to engage in advocacy efforts (e.g. contacting elected officials, speaking at public meetings, or attending a Capital Day event).
Extremely confident
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not so confident
Not at all confident
2.
Have you previously engaged with the state legislative process or local rulemaking in any of the following ways? (Select all that apply)
Contacted an elected official (email, phone, letter)
Testified at a public hearing or town meeting
Met with a state legislator or their staff
Participated in advocacy campaigns or letter-writing efforts
Attended state legislative sessions or committee meetings
I have not engaged with the state legislative process
Other (please specify)
3.
What are the biggest challenges you face when trying to engage in advocacy? (Select up to 3)
Don't know where to start or how the process works
Not enough time
Don't feel my voice will make a difference
Intimidated by the process or talking to elected officials
Lack of information about issues or pending legislation
Don't know how to effectively communicate my position
Difficulty finding others to advocate with
Fear of public backlash personally or to my business
Other (please specify)
4.
What would make you feel more prepared and motivated to engage in advocacy (e.g. training/workshops, clear action guides, community support, toolkit resources)