MFEI Participant Survey_2020

MFEI Participant Questions

Hello MFEI Advisory Board Members and Community Project participants,

Tell us about your experience with this MFEI project cycle! This survey should take no more than 5 minutes.

We use this to help us plan our programming so your thoughts are extremely important to us!

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* 1. Which Community Project are you involved with?

Community Food System Assessment

MT Food Connections - Helping producers feed their communities

Renewable Energy & Food System Inputs

MT Food Processing & Marketing

Farm to Early Care Education & School

Montana Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What is one thing that you have learned or will implement as a result of participating in the MFEI?

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* 3. What is one thing that you are proud of in your project?

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* 4. What are some benefits that you've noticed from having diverse people involved in the MFEI project?

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* 5. How much do you agree or disagree with these statements?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Not Applicable
I have increased knowledge of what a food system is than I did before the MFEI project.	I have increased knowledge of what a food system is than I did before the MFEI project. Strongly Agree	I have increased knowledge of what a food system is than I did before the MFEI project. Agree	I have increased knowledge of what a food system is than I did before the MFEI project. Neutral	I have increased knowledge of what a food system is than I did before the MFEI project. Disagree	I have increased knowledge of what a food system is than I did before the MFEI project. Strongly Disagree	I have increased knowledge of what a food system is than I did before the MFEI project. Not Applicable
I have increased knowledge of my role in my community food system than I did before the MFEI project.	I have increased knowledge of my role in my community food system than I did before the MFEI project. Strongly Agree	I have increased knowledge of my role in my community food system than I did before the MFEI project. Agree	I have increased knowledge of my role in my community food system than I did before the MFEI project. Neutral	I have increased knowledge of my role in my community food system than I did before the MFEI project. Disagree	I have increased knowledge of my role in my community food system than I did before the MFEI project. Strongly Disagree	I have increased knowledge of my role in my community food system than I did before the MFEI project. Not Applicable
I have communicated more with other food systems sectors (producers, processing, distributing, retail, consumers, resource management) than I did before the MFEI project.	I have communicated more with other food systems sectors (producers, processing, distributing, retail, consumers, resource management) than I did before the MFEI project. Strongly Agree	I have communicated more with other food systems sectors (producers, processing, distributing, retail, consumers, resource management) than I did before the MFEI project. Agree	I have communicated more with other food systems sectors (producers, processing, distributing, retail, consumers, resource management) than I did before the MFEI project. Neutral	I have communicated more with other food systems sectors (producers, processing, distributing, retail, consumers, resource management) than I did before the MFEI project. Disagree	I have communicated more with other food systems sectors (producers, processing, distributing, retail, consumers, resource management) than I did before the MFEI project. Strongly Disagree	I have communicated more with other food systems sectors (producers, processing, distributing, retail, consumers, resource management) than I did before the MFEI project. Not Applicable
I received appropriate mentoring during my community project.	I received appropriate mentoring during my community project. Strongly Agree	I received appropriate mentoring during my community project. Agree	I received appropriate mentoring during my community project. Neutral	I received appropriate mentoring during my community project. Disagree	I received appropriate mentoring during my community project. Strongly Disagree	I received appropriate mentoring during my community project. Not Applicable
I feel confident partnering with other individuals or organizations to develop community food systems.	I feel confident partnering with other individuals or organizations to develop community food systems. Strongly Agree	I feel confident partnering with other individuals or organizations to develop community food systems. Agree	I feel confident partnering with other individuals or organizations to develop community food systems. Neutral	I feel confident partnering with other individuals or organizations to develop community food systems. Disagree	I feel confident partnering with other individuals or organizations to develop community food systems. Strongly Disagree	I feel confident partnering with other individuals or organizations to develop community food systems. Not Applicable
I want to purchase more local food since the beginning of the MFEI project.	I want to purchase more local food since the beginning of the MFEI project. Strongly Agree	I want to purchase more local food since the beginning of the MFEI project. Agree	I want to purchase more local food since the beginning of the MFEI project. Neutral	I want to purchase more local food since the beginning of the MFEI project. Disagree	I want to purchase more local food since the beginning of the MFEI project. Strongly Disagree	I want to purchase more local food since the beginning of the MFEI project. Not Applicable
Other Montanans are more likely to consume local food (bought or donated) because of this project.	Other Montanans are more likely to consume local food (bought or donated) because of this project. Strongly Agree	Other Montanans are more likely to consume local food (bought or donated) because of this project. Agree	Other Montanans are more likely to consume local food (bought or donated) because of this project. Neutral	Other Montanans are more likely to consume local food (bought or donated) because of this project. Disagree	Other Montanans are more likely to consume local food (bought or donated) because of this project. Strongly Disagree	Other Montanans are more likely to consume local food (bought or donated) because of this project. Not Applicable
Our food systems project met the needs of our community.	Our food systems project met the needs of our community. Strongly Agree	Our food systems project met the needs of our community. Agree	Our food systems project met the needs of our community. Neutral	Our food systems project met the needs of our community. Disagree	Our food systems project met the needs of our community. Strongly Disagree	Our food systems project met the needs of our community. Not Applicable
I better understand the opportunities and limitations of Montana producers than I did before the MFEI project.	I better understand the opportunities and limitations of Montana producers than I did before the MFEI project. Strongly Agree	I better understand the opportunities and limitations of Montana producers than I did before the MFEI project. Agree	I better understand the opportunities and limitations of Montana producers than I did before the MFEI project. Neutral	I better understand the opportunities and limitations of Montana producers than I did before the MFEI project. Disagree	I better understand the opportunities and limitations of Montana producers than I did before the MFEI project. Strongly Disagree	I better understand the opportunities and limitations of Montana producers than I did before the MFEI project. Not Applicable
I value inclusion and building trust with diverse audiences and stakeholders for all food systems projects.	I value inclusion and building trust with diverse audiences and stakeholders for all food systems projects. Strongly Agree	I value inclusion and building trust with diverse audiences and stakeholders for all food systems projects. Agree	I value inclusion and building trust with diverse audiences and stakeholders for all food systems projects. Neutral	I value inclusion and building trust with diverse audiences and stakeholders for all food systems projects. Disagree	I value inclusion and building trust with diverse audiences and stakeholders for all food systems projects. Strongly Disagree	I value inclusion and building trust with diverse audiences and stakeholders for all food systems projects. Not Applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Our Project.... (select all that apply)

increases community members' access to fresh, healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food.

meets the needs of underrepresented folks, based on the input of those folks (Eg. producers, community members experiencing huger or poverty)

involves a broad range of community members in defining project goals and completing the project.

builds capacity for and community control of food resources and assets.

strengthens partnerships within a community.

work can continue after the MFEI project ends.

decreases our community food system's dependence on external inputs (Eg. fossil fuels, food, fertilizer).

increases diversity of local foods in our community member's diets.

engages community partners to work collectively towards a values-based community food system

raises community awareness of local food systems

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How many new working relationships did you form within your community food system or the community that you mentored during the MFEI 2020-2021 project?

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 8. What should MFEI focus on next? (Choose all that apply)

Inclusive partnership-building training

Meeting facilitation training

Digital storytelling training

Mentoring community-led food system projects

Hosting Montana Food Economy Initiative networking events

Funding community-led food systems projects

Training and supporting local food leaders all over the state

Supporting (time, mentors, & $1000) projects in more communities all over the state

Focusing more project support (time, mentors, & money) in a few communities

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What could have made your MFEI experience better?

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* 10. What is your role in the AERO MFEI 2020-2021 Project?

Community Project Participant

Advisory Board Member

Community Project Leader

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Estimate how many hours you spent on MFEI activities during the 2020-2021 project cycle.

1-5 hours

6-10 hours

11-20 hours

21-30 hours

31-40 hours

41-50 hours

More than 51 hours

Other (please specify)

MFEI Participant Survey_2020

MFEI Participant Questions

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* 1. Which Community Project are you involved with?

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* 2. What is one thing that you have learned or will implement as a result of participating in the MFEI?

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* 3. What is one thing that you are proud of in your project?

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* 4. What are some benefits that you've noticed from having diverse people involved in the MFEI project?

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* 5. How much do you agree or disagree with these statements?

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* 6. Our Project.... (select all that apply)

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* 7. How many new working relationships did you form within your community food system or the community that you mentored during the MFEI 2020-2021 project?

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* 8. What should MFEI focus on next? (Choose all that apply)

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* 9. What could have made your MFEI experience better?

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* 10. What is your role in the AERO MFEI 2020-2021 Project?

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* 11. Estimate how many hours you spent on MFEI activities during the 2020-2021 project cycle.

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* 12. What else would you like us to know about the 2020-2021 MFEI Project cycle?