Harvey damage

Harvey Disaster Survey for Farmers

This survey is being collected by the Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (TOFGA) and the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) to help with disaster relief efforts. We realize that the issues are far more complex than can be covered in a survey, but these basic questions will help us understand the needs in different regions so that we can best try to provide help.

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* 1. Name of person filling out the survey

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* 2. Are you providing information on your own farm?

Yes

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* 3. Contact Information

Name of Farm Operator

Farm Name

Email Address

Phone Number (farm or cell)

Best time to contact

Best method for contacting (email, phone, other?)

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* 4. What county(ies) is your farm or ranch in?

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* 5. How many acres is your farm or ranch?

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* 6. What do you grow and/or produce? Check all that apply:

Fruits/Vegetables

Orchard

Poultry

Beef cattle

Dairy

Hogs

Sheep

Goats

Hay

Row crops

Add any other info, such as acreage, numbers of animals, or other details:

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* 7. Is your farm your primary and/or only source of income?

Yes

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* 8. Did you lose a portion or all of your crops?

Yes, lost all

Yes, lost some

No, didn’t lose any crops

Not applicable

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* 9. If you lost crops, what percentage (or how many acres compared to your total acreage in production)? A general estimate is fine.

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* 10. If you lost crops, do you anticipate being able to replant this year?

Yes

Not applicable

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* 11. Did you lose poultry or livestock?

Yes

Not applicable

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* 12. If you lost poultry or livestock, how many animals of each type were lost?

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* 13. Did you have damage to your property and/or equipment? Check all that apply:

Fencing damage

Downed trees or other debris

Fields or pastures still flooded

Barns or animal shelters damaged

Home damage, including flooding

Equipment loss

Animal Feed/ Hay

No significant damage to property or equipment

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* 14. Have you had other losses or expenses related to Harvey (e.g. transporting livestock to safety, veterinary expenses, hiring extra help, etc)? If yes, briefly explain.

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* 15. If possible, can you provide a very rough estimate of the dollar value of the farming-related damages you suffered (i.e. excluding damage to your home and personal belongings)?

< $1,000

Between $1,000 and $5,000

Between $5,000 and $10,000

Between $10,000 and $20,000

Between $20,000 and $30,000

Over $30,000

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* 16. Have you been involved in recovery efforts to help other farmers and ranchers?

Yes

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* 17. If you have been helping other farmers & ranchers, please check items below on which you have incurred expenses/ donated while helping others

Donating food from your farm to shelters or other meal providers

Labor (e.g., livestock rescue)

Gasoline/ Fuel

Food for yourself and/or others

Hardware or equipment for others

Lodging

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* 18. Did you have any type of farm insurance before the storm hit?

Yes

If yes, what type(s) of insurance?

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* 19. Do you have an FSA farm number?

Yes

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* 20. Have you alerted the local FSA office that you need assistance?

Yes

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* 21. What farming/ ranching resources do you need? Check all that apply

Shelter or housing for animals

Pasture for animals

Animal feed

Livestock transportation

Fencing Supplies

Feeders/waterers

Physical assistance (volunteers or contractors) in clearing land

Physical assistance (volunteers or contractors) in replanting

Physical assistance (volunteers or contractors) to aid in: putting out feed/ hay, repairing fences, working on equipment, rounding up livestock, etc.

Equipment

Cash/ immediate financial assistance

Please add any important details, such as how many animals need shelter, what equipment or the amount of cash needed, etc.

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* 22. Have you applied for Disaster Unemployment benefits?

Yes

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* 23. Have you applied for any of the following personal/ family assistance through FEMA (https://www.disasterassistance.gov/)?

Employment

Financial

Food

Housing

Legal

Medical

Not applied yet,but plan to

No personal/ non-farm assistance needed

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* 1. Name of person filling out the survey

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* 2. Are you providing information on your own farm?

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* 3. Contact Information

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* 4. What county(ies) is your farm or ranch in?

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* 5. How many acres is your farm or ranch?

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* 6. What do you grow and/or produce? Check all that apply:

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* 7. Is your farm your primary and/or only source of income?

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* 8. Did you lose a portion or all of your crops?

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* 9. If you lost crops, what percentage (or how many acres compared to your total acreage in production)? A general estimate is fine.

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* 10. If you lost crops, do you anticipate being able to replant this year?

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* 11. Did you lose poultry or livestock?

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* 12. If you lost poultry or livestock, how many animals of each type were lost?

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* 13. Did you have damage to your property and/or equipment? Check all that apply:

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* 14. Have you had other losses or expenses related to Harvey (e.g. transporting livestock to safety, veterinary expenses, hiring extra help, etc)? If yes, briefly explain.

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* 15. If possible, can you provide a very rough estimate of the dollar value of the farming-related damages you suffered (i.e. excluding damage to your home and personal belongings)?

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* 16. Have you been involved in recovery efforts to help other farmers and ranchers?

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* 17. If you have been helping other farmers & ranchers, please check items below on which you have incurred expenses/ donated while helping others

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* 18. Did you have any type of farm insurance before the storm hit?

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* 19. Do you have an FSA farm number?

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* 20. Have you alerted the local FSA office that you need assistance?

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* 21. What farming/ ranching resources do you need? Check all that apply

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* 22. Have you applied for Disaster Unemployment benefits?

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* 23. Have you applied for any of the following personal/ family assistance through FEMA (https://www.disasterassistance.gov/)?

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* 24. Other information: Please share anything else you want us to know