The University of Maine Cooperative Extension would like to measure the need for an Agricultural Engineer by Maine food and fiber-related businesses (farmers, growers, and producers).  This short survey has been designed to do this.  It is estimated that completing the survey will take approximately 5 minutes.  Your input would be genuinely appreciated.

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* 1. Please select the Maine county in which your agricultiral business is based.

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* 2. From the options listed below, please select the enterprise(s) that best describes your current business.  Multiple selections are allowed.

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* 3. Which of the following best describes the principles and practices followed on your farm. Please choose just one:

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* 4. Over the past 5 years, have you had a need for an engineer’s advice related to your agricultural business?

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* 5. From the options listed below, what types of engineering advice would be most useful to you and your business? Please select your top 5 options.

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* 6. If the University of Maine Cooperative Extension had an agricultural engineer on staff to assist farmers, and if he/she had practical expertise, would you be willing to pay a nominal fee for face-to-face service provided. Such a fee would likely be an hourly rate.

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* 7. In the space below, please feel free to make any additional comments regarding your need for an agricultural engineer.

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