North Okanagan Grower Support Needs Survey

What are your marketing and sales support needs for the next growing season?

This has been a difficult year for growers, with many having to move to online sales platforms and upgrade websites to help drive sales. However, not everyone has had the time, capacity or ability for online sales or to manage the logistics that come along with it, while others may be experiencing limitations with these systems.

Community Futures North Okanagan would like to learn more about your needs and how to support you through the economic downturn.

Please take 5 minutes to answer the 7 questions below.

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* 1. First and last name and the name of your business

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* 2. Are your sales expectations meeting your needs this year?

Yes

Not yet sure

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* 3. Where do you currently sell your products (this year)? Check all that apply:

Farmers markets

Online sales through website and/or sales platform

CSA boxes

Farm stand

Retail outlets

Restaurants

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which of the following services do you believe would help your farm business improve/increase sales and marketing opportunities? Please check all that apply or that you would like to access:

Technical needs assessment

Online sales platform recommendations and/or fine-tuning

No-cost access to professional services (ie – web developer, marketing professionals, e-commerce developers)

Marketing advice and material

One-on-one business coaching

Group training sessions or webinars

Access to loans

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Does a November start date (for a support program) work for you?

Yes

If No but you are interested in participating, please specify when would work.

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* 6. Please include your email address if you would like to receive information directly about support programming.

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* 7. Please share additional thoughts and comments on what supports would be of value to you through the downturn.

Thank you for taking the time to participate!
Survey responses will be collected by Land to Table and used in conjunction with Community Futures to develop a support program that best supports the needs of North Okanagan growers and local food businesses. If you have any further questions please contact Liz - liz@landtotablenetwork.com
We will share program information in early September.