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We are conducting this survey to better understand Nova Scotian's perceptions related to agriculture and the Nova Scotian food system.

We appreciate your input, and value the time you put into this survey. Fully complete the survey below before December 31st, 2025 and be entered to win a $500 gift certificate to the farm, farm shop, or farmers' market of your choice in Nova Scotia! Prize winner will be drawn January 12th, 2026.

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* 1. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines agriculture as the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock and in varying degrees the preparation and marketing of the resulting products.

Rate your knowledge and understanding of agriculture in Nova Scotia.

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* 2. Think about your overall impression of agriculture in Nova Scotia today. What would you say your impression is?

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* 3. Overall, would you say that agriculture in Nova Scotia is moving in the right direction or the wrong direction?

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* 4. Agriculture is just one part of the food system - a complex and integrated supply chain that starts before a seed is planted and ends after your plate is cleared. The food system includes the entire process of developing, growing, selling, and getting food to your plates.

Rate your knowledge and understanding of the food system in Nova Scotia.

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* 5. Think about your overall impression of the food system in Nova Scotia today. What would you say your impression is?

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* 6. Overall, would you say that the Nova Scotia's food system is moving in the right direction or the wrong direction?

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* 7. Thinking of the food system in Nova Scotia, how would you rate your trust in the following groups?

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Agricultural organizations
Farmers
Food processors / manufacturers
Government
Grocery stores
Health and nutrition experts
Media
Nova Scotia agriculture overall
Nova Scotia's food system overall
Restaurants
Scientists
Social media personalities
University researchers

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* 8. Optional: share any information you think might help us better understand your level of trust.

Please tell us your level of agreement on the following statements.

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* 9. I am interested in learning more about agriculture and the food system in Nova Scotia.

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* 10. I have all the information needed to make informed decisions about my food choices.

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* 11. I care about safe, healthy, affordable, and readily available food.

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* 12. Food plays an important role in my personal health and wellness.

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* 13. Modern farming practices help reduce greenhouse gasses and fight climate change.

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* 14. Farmers are committed to providing a local, abundant, sustainably driven food supply.

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* 15. The food system in Nova Scotia is committed to providing a local, abundant, sustainably driven food supply.

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* 16. The cost of food has caused me to change how I shop for food.

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* 17. Do you have any questions for Nova Scotia’s farmers?  Or any messages to send to them?

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* 18. What province/territory do you live in?

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* 19. Please select your gender

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* 20. Please select your age range by birth year

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* 21. What best describes you?

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* 22. Enter to win a farm stay getaway prize! Survey must be completed, in full, by December 31, 2025. Draw will take place January 12th, 2026.

Please ensure you've fully completed the survey to qualify for our draw. We appreciate your input!

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* 23. Would you like occasional updates from Meet Your Farmer about food and farming in Nova Scotia including events and news (approximately 6 emails per year)?

Your privacy is important to us. We promise not to share your information with anyone.

Thank you so much for sharing your opinions on food and farming with us. We really appreciate your insights.

Keep in touch, send questions anytime, and follow along with @nsfameetyourfarmer on Facebook and Instagram!
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