Farming in Little Compton

A survey by the Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust (Ag Trust)

The Ag Trust is interested in supporting and encouraging the success of all farmers and gardeners in our community. Specifically, we would like to learn more about the current role that farming fulfills in Little Compton. Your input is important as we develop strategies and programs that can help make your farm, garden, or other agricultural pursuit more satisfactory and/or profitable to you.

We would really appreciate it if you took 3-4 minutes to complete this survey.

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* 1. Do you PRODUCE any agricultural goods (whether from a small, personal garden or a commercial farm) within the boundaries of Little Compton? If so, indicate what you produce. Check all that apply.

Apples or tree fruit

Berries, cane fruit, other (specify below)

Corn or grain

Christmas trees

Dairy products

Eggs

Flowers, cut

Foraged wild foods

Foraged wild, non-food, plants, or animals

Hay or forage crops

Honey

Livestock (breeding or keeping), including horses and donkeys

Mushrooms

Nursery plants, rooted

Nuts

Potatoes

Pumpkins, melons, gourds

Seafood, fin fish

Shellfish or other ocean product

Vegetables

Wood, firewood or other

Wool fiber, fur, feathers or hide

I do NOT produce agricultural goods in Little Compton

I provide agricultural SERVICES in Little Compton

Other (please specify)

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* 2. If you do NOT participate in gardening or farming on your property, tell us why. Indicate all that apply to you (then skip to Question 8).

I am uninterested, unable, or too busy for gardening or farming

I do not have appropriate land for gardening or farming

I lack the equipment or knowledge that I need to succeed

I would participate in gardening or farming if I had a helper or collaborator

I would participate in gardening or farming if I had access to appropriate land

I would participate in gardening or farming if I had a way to sell an adequate quantity of what I could produce

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Do you SELL any locally produced agricultural products (to anyone, by any method; a cooler or table on the road, online, at a commercial farm stand, to retailers or to restaurants)? If so, indicate which items you sell.

Apples or tree fruit

Berries, cane fruit, other

Corn or grain

Christmas trees

Dairy products

Eggs

Flowers, cut

Foraged wild foods

Foraged wild, non-food, plants, or animals

Hay or forage crops

Honey

Livestock

Mushrooms

Nursery plants, rooted

Nuts

Potatoes

Pumpkins, melons, gourds

Seafood, fin fish

Shellfish or other ocean product

Vegetables

Wood, firewood or other

Wool fiber, fur, feathers or hide

Other (please specify)

No, I do not

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* 4. If you DO sell products, what methods do you use? Check all that apply.

Informally, in barter with friends/neighbors

Using a stand, table, or cooler on my property

Direct to consumers at Farmers Markets and CSAs

Wholesale to retailers and/or larger farm stands

To restaurants

To food processors or distributors

Online, from my own website or other e-commerce platform

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* 5. What percent of your total household income is from agricultural endeavors–either at your location or elsewhere?

None

Less than 10%

10% to 50%

51% to 100%

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* 6. Is the land that you use for agriculture in the Farm, Forest, and Open Space program for reduced taxes?

Yes, all of it

Yes, some of it

I don't use land for agricultural purposes

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* 7. How would you describe your immediate neighbors’ attitude toward your agricultural activity?

Highly Supportive

Generally Supportive

Neutral

Somewhat Negative

Negative

Mixed - Some are supportive, some are not

Not applicable

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* 8. To make my farm, garden, or agricultural operation more satisfactory to me, I could use the following (check all that apply):

More land for my agriculture uses

Advice or support with agriculture infrastructure (fencing, well, drainage, etc.)

Assistance recruiting farm workers

Access to farm equipment that I do not own now (sprayer, spreader, harrow, rototiller, etc.)

Local housing for farmers and/or farm staff

Sales or Marketing support to sell more product that I currently produce

Guidance on which additional products I could produce

I do not have a garden or participate in farming or other agricultural activities

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* 9. I feel that professional agriculture or farming in Little Compton is (check all that apply):

Important and should be protected and encouraged

A private matter and needs no encouragement

Positive for me and my family

Not beneficial for our town

Difficult or not feasible

A critical aspect of our community and deserves special consideration

Something I know little about

Other (please specify)

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* 10. About You

I am a full-time Little Compton resident

I am a summer or part-time Little Compton resident

I am a former Little Compton resident

I am planning to be a Little Compton resident

Please provide your NAME and EMAIL address.

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