Farmer Incubator 2014

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1. Welcome to Farmer Incubator’s farmer survey. This survey is intended for Australian farmers and rural landholders. The survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete. By completing the survey you will be assisting more young people enter the agricultural sector.
Farmer Incubator provides an opportunity for new farmers to work a small allotment under the guidance of instructors and mentors. Program participants use Farmer Incubator as a stepping-stone on their way to farming independently. For more information about this project please visit our website: farmerincubator.org
We have created this survey for several reasons: we’re looking for land, we’re creating a network of mentor farmers, and we’re continuing to develop our program through the first hand experience of other farmers like you - so thank you for taking it.

Ok - let's go!

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2. What would motivate you to lease your land to Farmer Incubator? (Select all that apply)

My land is not used to its full potential; this initiative could help make it more productive

Having an additional income stream

It would benefit my business

I'm isolated and would appreciate the company of other farmers

The community size in this area has reduced

There are not enough young farmers in the area

It could regenerate the land and benefit the natural environment

I would appreciate the opportunity to share my knowledge with new farmers

Other (please comment)

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3. Which factors would make you hesitant about leasing land to Farmer Incubator? (Select all that apply)

My business would no longer be viable

Insufficient water available

Could create problems with neighbours

Don't want disruption to my existing farming operation

I don't have any excess land

Planning/Council may not approve of this venture on my land

Unsure of lease arrangements

The land would require improvements, repair or upgrade to infrastructure first

Prefer privacy

I doubt the landlord would consent

I plan to sell soon

My children are considering taking over the farm soon

My land is presently leased or agisted

Worried new farmer would not look after land

Other (please comment)

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4. Please select whichever option best describes your circumstances as a farmer or property owner.

Small farmer, landholder

Hobby farmer, landholder

Small farmer, leasing land

Broad acre farmer, landholder

Broad acre farmer, leasing

Landholder

Developer, landholder

Organisation, landholder

Retired farmer, landholder

Other (please comment)

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5. Please indicate what type of involvement you would consider having with Farmer Incubator. (Select all that apply)

Farmer Incubator operating on my property, with me actively participating in the organisation

Farmer Incubator operating independently on my property

Farmer Incubator operating on my property with occasional participation from me

Acting as a mentor on my farm, having participants visit periodically

Selling land to Farmer Incubator

Leasing land to Farmer Incubator

Leasing land to farmers who have completed the Farmer Incubator program

Offering reduced rent to Farmer Incubator

Donating land to Farmer Incubator

Selling or donating used equipment

I could employ an incubator farmer part-time

No involvement

Other (please comment)

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6. Can you indicate approximately how much land you could make available?

(Note: for the first installment of Farmer Incubator we're trying to secure approximately 20 acres - a portion which is tillable and suited to market gardening, access to water, & within 2 hours travel to Melbourne. We will look at other options later, so please still get in touch.)

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7. Would you be interested in mentoring new farmers - this means having them: visit your farm; working with you occasionally in exchange for knowledge, or regularly, paid; being available to them via phone or email; giving feedback to Farmer Incubator about the program.

Yes

Maybe

No thank you

Other (please comment)

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8. Which category below includes your age? (Optional)

20 or younger

21-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60 or older

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9. Your name, location and business name. (Optional)

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10. Would you like to be contacted by us to discuss your possible involvement in Farmer Incubator further? If yes, please leave your preferred contact details below.

Thanks for completing this survey! From the Farmer Incubator team, Paul & Per.

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2. What would motivate you to lease your land to Farmer Incubator? (Select all that apply)

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3. Which factors would make you hesitant about leasing land to Farmer Incubator? (Select all that apply)

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4. Please select whichever option best describes your circumstances as a farmer or property owner.

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5. Please indicate what type of involvement you would consider having with Farmer Incubator. (Select all that apply)

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7. Would you be interested in mentoring new farmers - this means having them: visit your farm; working with you occasionally in exchange for knowledge, or regularly, paid; being available to them via phone or email; giving feedback to Farmer Incubator about the program.

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8. Which category below includes your age? (Optional)

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9. Your name, location and business name. (Optional)

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10. Would you like to be contacted by us to discuss your possible involvement in Farmer Incubator further? If yes, please leave your preferred contact details below.Thanks for completing this survey! From the Farmer Incubator team, Paul & Per.

10. Would you like to be contacted by us to discuss your possible involvement in Farmer Incubator further? If yes, please leave your preferred contact details below.

Thanks for completing this survey! From the Farmer Incubator team, Paul & Per.