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Farm Diesel Use Survey
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1.
In order to have the most up to date information for policy makers, please spend three minutes filling out this survey on the impact of diesel on your farm or ranch. Your input will help us convey to policymakers and the public the need for immediate relief.
(Required.)
First Name
Last Name
County
Email
2.
How much of your diesel purchases are on road versus on farm?
Less than 25% on-farm
26-50% on-farm
51-75% on-farm
76-100% on-farm
3.
How many gallons of diesel do you use each week in September/October?
0 - 50
51 - 100
101 - 500
501 - 1,000
1,001 - 5,000
More than 5,000
4.
Based on your diesel use during September/October, how much would your operation save per week if diesel costs were $0.73 per gallon lower?
Less than $100
$100 - $250
$251 - $500
$501 - $1,000
$1,001 - $2,500
More than $2,500
Not sure
5.
What would you do with the savings from being able to use red dyed diesel on-road? (Select all that apply)
Invest in equipment repairs and maintenance
Hire employees or increase hours
Expand production
Complete additional field work
Improve irrigation or water delivery
Improve roads, fences, or infrastructure
Pay down operating debt
Offset rising input costs like fertilizer, water, or labor
Help keep the farm financially viable
Other (please specify)
6.
How are high diesel prices affecting your operation? (Select all that apply)
Reduced profit margins
Deferred equipment purchases
Delayed maintenance
Reduced field operations
Reduced hours of operation
Increased food production costs
Reduced hiring
Increased financial stress
Threatened long-term viability of the operation
No significant impact
Other (please specify)
7.
Do you have any other thoughts you would like to share?