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AgBiz Masters: 2016-17 Planning Survey
Please complete the survey below to help us learn about you and how we can tailor the AgBiz Masters program and future opportunities to best meet your needs.
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1.
Please list your first and last name.
(Required.)
2.
List your email address or phone number:
3.
Identify your current year of AgBiz Masters:
Year 1
Year 2
Graduate
4.
As a young or beginning farmer, what are the three greatest challenges that you face?
Check only three.
Determining how to be the most financially successful
Managing cash flow
Developing a business plan or strategy for the business
Managing risks on the operation
Communicating with family and/or business partners
Transitioning the farm from one generation to the next
Understanding markets
Establishing good financial records
Understanding how to interpret financial records
Developing and/or adhering to a budget
Managing labor
Determining the feasibility of a project or new enterprise
Marketing your product
Reaching desired productivity
Obtaining financing
Balancing the farm and family life
Other (please specify)
5.
How do you prefer to participate in learning opportunities?
Farm tours
One-day or half-day workshops
Multi-day conferences
Online, on-demand modules
Online webcasts (webinars)
Independent study
Other (please specify)
6.
What is the maximum distance you are willing to travel to in-person learning opportunities (farm tours, workshops, conferences, etc.)?
20 miles
50 miles
75 miles
100 miles
125 miles
150 miles
Other maximum distance:
7.
Are you interested in exploring new agricultural enterprises on your operation?
Yes
No
Maybe
8.
If yes or maybe to Question 7, please identify which areas are of greatest interest to you. Check all that apply.
Agritourism venture
Beef
Crops
Dairy (farm)
Dairy (processing)
Forestry/forest products
Fruits
Goats
Hogs
Horses
Nursery/landscape
Sheep
Poultry - broilers
Poultry - layers
Vegetables
Vineyard/winery
Other (please specify)
9.
What are your five year goals (can be personal- or business-related)?
