Bellingham Farmers Market Survey

Thank you for taking the time to do this brief survey, to help the Bellingham Farmers Market understand how we can better serve our community. We appreciate your feedback and suggestions!

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* 1. On average, how often do you go to the Bellingham Farmers Market?

More than once a week (I go both to the Saturday and Wednesday Market)

Usually once a week

Usually once or twice a month

Several times during the season

Once or twice a year

I have never been to the Farmers Market

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* 2. How long have you been shopping at the Bellingham Farmers Market?

Less than 1 year

1-3 years

4-6 years

7-10 years

More than 10 years

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* 3. Which Market(s) do you go to?

Saturday Market in Downtown Bellingham

Wednesday Market in Fairhaven

Both the Saturday and Wednesday Markets

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* 4. How far do you travel (one way) to shop at the Bellingham Farmers Market?

Less than 1 mile

1 - 5 miles

5 - 10 miles

10 - 25 miles

25+ miles

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* 5. How do you usually get to the Bellingham Farmers Market?

By bike

By car

By foot (walking)

By bus

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What are the reasons you come to the Bellingham Farmers Market?

	Always a reason	Often a reason	Sometimes a reason	Rarely a reason	Never a reason
Fresh produce	Fresh produce Always a reason	Fresh produce Often a reason	Fresh produce Sometimes a reason	Fresh produce Rarely a reason	Fresh produce Never a reason
Plants, plant starts and cut flowers	Plants, plant starts and cut flowers Always a reason	Plants, plant starts and cut flowers Often a reason	Plants, plant starts and cut flowers Sometimes a reason	Plants, plant starts and cut flowers Rarely a reason	Plants, plant starts and cut flowers Never a reason
Lunch and snacks (dining at the Market)	Lunch and snacks (dining at the Market) Always a reason	Lunch and snacks (dining at the Market) Often a reason	Lunch and snacks (dining at the Market) Sometimes a reason	Lunch and snacks (dining at the Market) Rarely a reason	Lunch and snacks (dining at the Market) Never a reason
Meat, dairy, cheese, eggs, fish	Meat, dairy, cheese, eggs, fish Always a reason	Meat, dairy, cheese, eggs, fish Often a reason	Meat, dairy, cheese, eggs, fish Sometimes a reason	Meat, dairy, cheese, eggs, fish Rarely a reason	Meat, dairy, cheese, eggs, fish Never a reason
Other prepared food (bread, jam, honey, jerky, tea etc)	Other prepared food (bread, jam, honey, jerky, tea etc) Always a reason	Other prepared food (bread, jam, honey, jerky, tea etc) Often a reason	Other prepared food (bread, jam, honey, jerky, tea etc) Sometimes a reason	Other prepared food (bread, jam, honey, jerky, tea etc) Rarely a reason	Other prepared food (bread, jam, honey, jerky, tea etc) Never a reason
Crafts, gifts, clothing, jewelry, and art	Crafts, gifts, clothing, jewelry, and art Always a reason	Crafts, gifts, clothing, jewelry, and art Often a reason	Crafts, gifts, clothing, jewelry, and art Sometimes a reason	Crafts, gifts, clothing, jewelry, and art Rarely a reason	Crafts, gifts, clothing, jewelry, and art Never a reason
Services (massage, face painting, etc)	Services (massage, face painting, etc) Always a reason	Services (massage, face painting, etc) Often a reason	Services (massage, face painting, etc) Sometimes a reason	Services (massage, face painting, etc) Rarely a reason	Services (massage, face painting, etc) Never a reason
Live entertainment	Live entertainment Always a reason	Live entertainment Often a reason	Live entertainment Sometimes a reason	Live entertainment Rarely a reason	Live entertainment Never a reason
Kids activities	Kids activities Always a reason	Kids activities Often a reason	Kids activities Sometimes a reason	Kids activities Rarely a reason	Kids activities Never a reason
Information about issues and organizations	Information about issues and organizations Always a reason	Information about issues and organizations Often a reason	Information about issues and organizations Sometimes a reason	Information about issues and organizations Rarely a reason	Information about issues and organizations Never a reason
Fun atmosphere and entertainment	Fun atmosphere and entertainment Always a reason	Fun atmosphere and entertainment Often a reason	Fun atmosphere and entertainment Sometimes a reason	Fun atmosphere and entertainment Rarely a reason	Fun atmosphere and entertainment Never a reason
Connect with friends	Connect with friends Always a reason	Connect with friends Often a reason	Connect with friends Sometimes a reason	Connect with friends Rarely a reason	Connect with friends Never a reason
Attend special events	Attend special events Always a reason	Attend special events Often a reason	Attend special events Sometimes a reason	Attend special events Rarely a reason	Attend special events Never a reason
Support the local economy	Support the local economy Always a reason	Support the local economy Often a reason	Support the local economy Sometimes a reason	Support the local economy Rarely a reason	Support the local economy Never a reason
Kids activities	Kids activities Always a reason	Kids activities Often a reason	Kids activities Sometimes a reason	Kids activities Rarely a reason	Kids activities Never a reason
Buy a specific product	Buy a specific product Always a reason	Buy a specific product Often a reason	Buy a specific product Sometimes a reason	Buy a specific product Rarely a reason	Buy a specific product Never a reason
Support a specific vendor	Support a specific vendor Always a reason	Support a specific vendor Often a reason	Support a specific vendor Sometimes a reason	Support a specific vendor Rarely a reason	Support a specific vendor Never a reason

Other reasons you come to the market:

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* 7. How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the Bellingham Farmers Market?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

If you are less than satisfied, why?

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* 8. What suggestions do you have for improving the Bellingham Farmers Market?

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* 9. In the last six months, which products have you purchased at the Bellingham Farmers Market? (check all that apply)

Fresh produce

Plants, plant starts and cut flowers

Lunch and snacks (dining at the Market)

Meat, dairy, cheese, eggs, fish

Other prepared food (bread, jam, honey, jerky, tea etc)

Crafts, gifts, clothing, jewelry, and art

Services (massage, face painting, etc)

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What products or services do you wish the Bellingham Farmers Market offered, that you currently can't find at the Market?

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* 11. In a typical visit, how much do you usually spend at the Market?

$0-$9

$10 - $19

$20 - $29

$30 - $39

$40 - $49

$50 - $59

$60 - $69

$70 - $79

$80 - $89

$90 - $99

More than $100

Other (please specify)

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* 12. How often do you recommend the Bellingham Farmers Market to other people?

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

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* 13. What are the reasons that you might not choose to come to the Bellingham Farmers Market? (check all that apply)

I can't find a place to park the car

I can't find a place to park the bike

The weather is too wet, windy, or cold

The days/hours are not convenient

The market is too crowded

The market is too expensive

There is not enough selection or variety

I plan to come, but it just doesn't happen

I cannot remember the times or days it is open

Other reasons that you do not come to the market:

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* 14. Our Market could expand in various ways, depending on shopper interest. Which of these options would be of interest to you? (check all that apply)

Better protection from the weather at Depot Market Square

Earlier opening hours on Saturday

Evening hours on Saturday

Sunday Market

A weekday market at Depot Market Square

An evening market mid-week at Depot Market Square

Small neighborhood markets during the week

Additional market(s) that only offered farm products

None of these options would be of interest to me

Other ideas for expanding the market?

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* 15. Do you support or oppose the idea of the Farmers' Market adding new days, sites, or hours to expand it's accessibility to the community?

Strongly support

Support

Oppose

Strongly oppose

No opinion

Other comment?

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* 16. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Other

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* 17. What is your age range?

18-24

25-30

31-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-64

65+

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* 18. If you are a Bellingham resident, which neighborhood do you live in?

Alabama Hill

Barkley

Birchwood

City Center (Downtown)

Columbia

Cordata

Cornwall Park

Edgemoor

Fairhaven

Happy Valley

Irongate

King Mountain

Lettered Streets

Meridian

Roosevelt

Sehome

Silver Beach

South Hill

Happy Valley

Puget

Samish

Sehome

Silver Beach

South

South Hill

Whatcom Falls

WWU

York

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* 19. If you are not a Bellingham resident, where do you live?

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* 20. Including you, how many people live in your household?

More than five

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* 21. Which of the following best describes your current occupation?

Student

Self-employed

Employed in a small company, organization, or agency (less than 50 employees)

Employed in a large company, organization, or agency (more than 51 employees)

Retired or not seeking employment

Full time parent

Unemployed but seeking employment

Other (please specify)

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* 22. What is your approximate average household income?

$0-$24,999

$25,000-$49,999

$50,000-$74,999

$75,000-$99,999

$100,000-$124,999

$125,000-$149,999

$150,000-$174,999

$175,000-$199,999

$200,000 and up

Prefer not to answer

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* 23. What is your ethnicity? (Please select all that apply.)

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian or Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

White / Caucasian

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

Thank you for your feedback!