Landscape Industry Survey

Aloha,

My name is Hannah Lutgen, I was recently hired as an extension agent for the landscape and floriculture industries of Maui County. My first step is to gather information from you to learn about the strengths and needs in the landscape industry. The University of Hawaii Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) Extension strives to address problems in the community by providing science-based information through an educational process. I assist landscape professionals by providing consultations, educational workshops, and applied research. Your participation in this survey will help me better understand the current issues and opportunities to support the landscape industry. As I learn from you, I can provide better educational programs. Furthermore, your answers will help me explore opportunities to support you. This survey is completely confidential and voluntary. If you are not comfortable answering a question, please skip it. To withdraw from the survey, simply stop answering the questions and exit the survey screen.

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Hannah Lutgen at 808-244-3242 ext 233 or hannahcl@hawaii.edu.

Mahalo for your time and willingness to participate in this survey.

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* 1. Are you familiar with University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Service or have you ever worked with an extension agent in the past?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which of the following best describes your business? Check all that apply.

Landscape Maintenance

Arborist/tree pruning or removal

Pest Management

Plant nursery

Provide services for hotels, condos

Provide services for private landowners

Provide services for public and/or state-owned lands

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What are the main objectives of your business?

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* 4. What are the most desirable plants that you grow/maintain?

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* 5. What is the landscape industry currently doing well?

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* 6. What is the landscape industry lacking that is not currently being addressed?

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* 7. Of the educational program topics listed below, please select 5 (five) topics that would be most beneficial for your business.

Irrigation troubleshooting/water conservation methods

Insect and plant disease identification and management

Planting drought tolerant native and/or Hawaiian plants

Improving soil health

Pesticide application

Landscape Industry Certified Techinician (LICT) training

Arborist training

Weed identification, management

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What days/times are you available to attend trainings/workshops? Please check all that apply.

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Weekdays

Saturday or Sunday

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* 9. OPTIONAL. If you would like to be contacted regarding upcoming workshops and trainings, please provide your contact information.

Name

Company

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 10. How likely are you to attend a virtual workshop (i.e. Zoom)?

Not likely

Somewhat likely

Likely

Likely to attend but need training

Very likely

Landscape Industry Survey