Farm Risk Tolerance Survey

Survey Description

NSFA continues to work on behalf of farmers, especially when it comes to labour issues. NSFA is reaching out to farmers to ask them about their experiences with labour insurance, farm risk, and business risk management practices.

We estimate it will take 10 minutes to complete this comprehensive survey. Participation in the survey is completely voluntary and participants may skip questions or conclude the survey at any time.

Objective:

The objective of the survey is: A) To better understand farmers experiences with insurance and their feelings towards Workers Compensation Boards versus private insurance. B) To estimate the level of risk within the agriculture sector from an employer perspective.

Privacy Notice:
The information provided will be kept strictly confidential. No identifiable information will be displayed publicly, and locally stored data will be password protected.

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* 1. What is your primary commodity?

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* 2. Which county do your primarily operating in?

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* 3. Please indicate how you feel about the following statements

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree
If a farm employs any workers for their operation, they should be required to have a form of employee insurance to protect the farm and the workers.	If a farm employs any workers for their operation, they should be required to have a form of employee insurance to protect the farm and the workers. Strongly disagree	If a farm employs any workers for their operation, they should be required to have a form of employee insurance to protect the farm and the workers. Disagree	If a farm employs any workers for their operation, they should be required to have a form of employee insurance to protect the farm and the workers. Neither agree nor disagree	If a farm employs any workers for their operation, they should be required to have a form of employee insurance to protect the farm and the workers. Agree	If a farm employs any workers for their operation, they should be required to have a form of employee insurance to protect the farm and the workers. Strongly agree
Only farms with 3 or more employees should be required to have employee insurance to protect their workers and farm.	Only farms with 3 or more employees should be required to have employee insurance to protect their workers and farm. Strongly disagree	Only farms with 3 or more employees should be required to have employee insurance to protect their workers and farm. Disagree	Only farms with 3 or more employees should be required to have employee insurance to protect their workers and farm. Neither agree nor disagree	Only farms with 3 or more employees should be required to have employee insurance to protect their workers and farm. Agree	Only farms with 3 or more employees should be required to have employee insurance to protect their workers and farm. Strongly agree
My business cannot afford anymore insurance costs.	My business cannot afford anymore insurance costs. Strongly disagree	My business cannot afford anymore insurance costs. Disagree	My business cannot afford anymore insurance costs. Neither agree nor disagree	My business cannot afford anymore insurance costs. Agree	My business cannot afford anymore insurance costs. Strongly agree
The cost of insurance makes it difficult to properly protect my business.	The cost of insurance makes it difficult to properly protect my business. Strongly disagree	The cost of insurance makes it difficult to properly protect my business. Disagree	The cost of insurance makes it difficult to properly protect my business. Neither agree nor disagree	The cost of insurance makes it difficult to properly protect my business. Agree	The cost of insurance makes it difficult to properly protect my business. Strongly agree
I consider insurance an important risk management tool for my business.	I consider insurance an important risk management tool for my business. Strongly disagree	I consider insurance an important risk management tool for my business. Disagree	I consider insurance an important risk management tool for my business. Neither agree nor disagree	I consider insurance an important risk management tool for my business. Agree	I consider insurance an important risk management tool for my business. Strongly agree
I would choose employee insurance through Workers Compensation Board NS (WCB NS) over a private insurer.	I would choose employee insurance through Workers Compensation Board NS (WCB NS) over a private insurer. Strongly disagree	I would choose employee insurance through Workers Compensation Board NS (WCB NS) over a private insurer. Disagree	I would choose employee insurance through Workers Compensation Board NS (WCB NS) over a private insurer. Neither agree nor disagree	I would choose employee insurance through Workers Compensation Board NS (WCB NS) over a private insurer. Agree	I would choose employee insurance through Workers Compensation Board NS (WCB NS) over a private insurer. Strongly agree
Because Nova Scotia is one of the few provinces that does not mandate employee insurance for the agriculture sector, this creates a potentially large risk for the sector overall.	Because Nova Scotia is one of the few provinces that does not mandate employee insurance for the agriculture sector, this creates a potentially large risk for the sector overall. Strongly disagree	Because Nova Scotia is one of the few provinces that does not mandate employee insurance for the agriculture sector, this creates a potentially large risk for the sector overall. Disagree	Because Nova Scotia is one of the few provinces that does not mandate employee insurance for the agriculture sector, this creates a potentially large risk for the sector overall. Neither agree nor disagree	Because Nova Scotia is one of the few provinces that does not mandate employee insurance for the agriculture sector, this creates a potentially large risk for the sector overall. Agree	Because Nova Scotia is one of the few provinces that does not mandate employee insurance for the agriculture sector, this creates a potentially large risk for the sector overall. Strongly agree

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* 4. Please indicate how you feel about the following statements regarding Farm Safety NS (FSNS)?

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
I consider Farm Safety Nova Scotia an important organization for the Agriculture Sector.	I consider Farm Safety Nova Scotia an important organization for the Agriculture Sector. Strongly disagree	I consider Farm Safety Nova Scotia an important organization for the Agriculture Sector. Disagree	I consider Farm Safety Nova Scotia an important organization for the Agriculture Sector. Neither agree nor disagree	I consider Farm Safety Nova Scotia an important organization for the Agriculture Sector. Agree	I consider Farm Safety Nova Scotia an important organization for the Agriculture Sector. Strongly Agree
I would contribute financially to supporting Farm Safety Nova Scotia.	I would contribute financially to supporting Farm Safety Nova Scotia. Strongly disagree	I would contribute financially to supporting Farm Safety Nova Scotia. Disagree	I would contribute financially to supporting Farm Safety Nova Scotia. Neither agree nor disagree	I would contribute financially to supporting Farm Safety Nova Scotia. Agree	I would contribute financially to supporting Farm Safety Nova Scotia. Strongly Agree

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* 5. Have you ever utilized any services/resources from Farm Safety Nova Scotia (FSNS)?

Yes

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* 6. Which FSNS service/resource have you previously utilized?

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* 7. Throughout the year, does your organization have any paid employees? Note: an informal employee can be defined as a family member, a neighbour, or any other worker that is not issued a t4-slip. (Select all that apply)

Yes, regular employees (year-round)

Yes, seasonal employees

Yes, informal employees (family, neighbours, no-T4 slip)

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* 8. How many employees do you employ throughout the year? (Including seasonal, part-time, and informal)

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* 9. Do you offer Life, Health and Dental insurance as a part of your compensation package to your employees?

Yes, to all employees

Yes, but only to some employees

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* 10. Does your organization currently pay for any form of employee insurance?

Yes, through WCB NS

Yes, through a private insurer