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| * In which state is your farming operation? |
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| * Did you plant any of the following row crops in 2016 (select all that apply)? |
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| * Did you grow any of the following types of crops in 2016? (select all that apply)? |
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| * Do you intend to grow any of the following types of crops in 2017? (select all that apply)? |
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On a scale of 1 to 10, where 10 is very interested, and 1 is not at all, how interested are you in growing:
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| * You rated your interest level at 7 or below on one of the crops above. What would increase your level of interest in growing organic/non-GMO corn or soybeans? | | |
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Because of rising consumer demand for organic products, food companies have imported organic corn and soybeans from other countries. CoBank estimates that current consumer demand could sustain an additional 1 to 5 million acres of organic production.
What premium would be necessary for you to become seriously interested in organic production?
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| Premium per bushel for organic corn | | | | Premium per bushel for organic soybeans | | | | Premium per bushel for organic wheat | | |
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| If the premium became large enough to entice you to grow an organic crop, what else would need to be available to you to grow organically (review each option below and select all that apply)? |
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How do you think the return per acre compares between conventional corn and soybean production and organic corn and soybean production?
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| * From where do you receive the majority of your agronomic information and advice (select all that apply)? |
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| Compared to traditional commercial row crop farmers, how would you describe organic growers of corn and soybeans? | | |
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How comfortable would you feel at a trade show that featured only organic production methods?
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| We will draw one name among farmers who complete this survey and award a $250 honorarium. The following information will be used only to award the honorarium.
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