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. Question Title * 1. Please list your first and last name. Question Title * 2. List your email address or phone number: Question Title * 3. Identify your current year of AgBiz Masters: Year 1 Year 2 Graduate Question Title * 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) Question Title * 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) Question Title * 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: Question Title * 7. Are you interested in exploring new agricultural enterprises on your operation? Yes No Maybe Question Title * 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) Question Title * 9. What are your five year goals (can be personal- or business-related)? Done