Livestock Services Project Survey for Stakeholders

Welcome to our Survey

The Society for Making Agriculture Sustainable in the Hazeltons (MASH), in an exciting collaboration with the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako and the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, is spearheading a project designed to create new opportunities in livestock processing services across Northwest British Columbia. Tangible outcomes are:

a comprehensive sector analysis to explore untapped potential within the current livestock services ecosystem for these two regions, and

a powerful Toolkit specifically designed to empower producers and other entrepreneurs through sample business plans, equipment recommendations and suppliers, training and licensing guidance, and financing options based on your business structure.

This anonymous survey is a crucial project component as the data will illuminate potential for expanded service areas and greater profitability. The intent is to get a comprehensive picture of our current livestock services ecosystem in the northwest, identify clear pathways for business growth, and explore potential opportunities to achieve greater success and profitability. The survey contains sections for both livestock producers (including homesteaders) and service providers.

This vital project was made possible with funding from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and dedicated facilitation from the Public Health Association of British Columbia and Food Banks BC.

Please note, when you are finished the survey, you must hit DONE to save and exit the survey. If you would like to follow up with questions or ideas, please contact mashazeltons@gmail.com after the survey closes on July 15. For more information please visit www.mashazeltons.org.

Demographics of the Northwest Livestock Services Industry

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* 1. In what age group do you belong?

Under 18

18-24

25-40

41-65

Over 65

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* 2. Gender: How do you identify?

Man

Non-binary

Woman

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe, below

Self-describe:

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* 3. In which area is your business operation located?

Prince Rupert (North Coast)

Haida Gwaii

Kitimaat or Terrace (Kitimat/Stikine)

Kitwanga (Kitimat/Stikine)

Hazeltons (Kitimat/Stikine)

Smithers, Telkwa, or Houston (Bulkley Valley)

Burns Lake, Southside, or Fraser Lake (Lakes District)

Vanderhoof (Nechako)

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Please choose the answer that best describes your role as a producer or meat processor (both slaughter and cut & wrap).

Owner/Operator

Full-time staff

Part-time/Seasonal staff

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How many years has your farm/ranch or meat business been in operation?

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

16-20 years

21-30 years

31-40 years

41-50 years

51+ years

I am an employee

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* 6. Please indicate below which business(es) that you operate (or where you are employed). Select all that apply. Producers are defined as anyone growing livestock for meat, including commercial operations and hobby farmers and everything in between.

Producer - red meat (cattle, hogs, sheep, etc.)

Producer - poultry

Cut and wrap operation

FarmGate Plus custom slaughter operation

Licensed abattoir with inspection

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20% of survey complete.