Agroforestry Survey

We are planning an agroforestry workshop and would appreciate your input. Learning about your program needs will help us plan a successful learning experience.

1. Please describe your operation (select all that apply): *

	I grow horticultural crops (vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, herbs, etc.)
	I grow row crops
	I raise livestock
	I have woodland/forest land
	Other (please describe):

2. If you raise livestock, please tell us which species (select all that apply):

	Not applicable (I don’t raise livestock)
	Cattle
	Sheep
	Pigs
	Goats
	Poultry
	Other (please describe):

3. In which county (or counties) is your land located? *

4. Approximately how many acres do you own or manage? *

	Under 5 acres
	5-9 acres
	10-49 acres
	50-99 acres
	100-249 acres
	250-499 acres
	500+ acres

5. Are you currently enrolled in the Present Use Value (PUV) program? *

	No, not enrolled
	Yes, for forestry
	Yes, for agriculture
	Yes, for horticulture

6. Which of the following do you currently have on your property (select all that apply)? *

	Open pasture
	Crop fields
	Woodlands
	Streams or ponds
	Riparian areas
	Pollinator habitat
	Orchards
	Other (please describe):

7. Are you currently using agroforestry practices on your farm? (Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and shrubs with crops and/or livestock to improve productivity, profitability, and environmental benefits.) *

	Yes
	No
	Not sure the practices I have implemented are considered agroforestry
	Please explain (optional):

8. If you answered “Yes” to the question above and already use agroforestry practices on your land, please indicate which practices (select all that apply):

	Not applicable
	Silvopasture (integrated management of livestock, forages, and woody crops)
	Windbreaks (strips of trees and shrubs planted along field edges)
	Riparian forest buffers (trees or shrubs planted next to a stream, lake, or wetland)
	Alley cropping (cultivation of annual or perennial crops in between widely spaced trees or shrubs)
	Pollinator hedgerows and woody field borders
	Forest farming (cultivation of high value crops like medicinal herbs, mushrooms, fruits, nuts, native ornamentals, etc. under an existing forest canopy)
	Food forest (deliberately designed and planted multi-story perennial food-producing system that mimics a forest)
	Other (please describe):

9. If you answered “No” to the question above and are not currently doing agroforestry, what do you consider to be the barriers, or challenges, to implementing agroforestry practices on your land (select all that apply)?

10. How would you describe your level of agroforestry knowledge? *

	I know very little about agroforestry
	I have read or attended programs but have not implemented practices
	I have recently started implementing agroforestry practices
	I have several years of experience managing agroforestry systems

11. If you are an experienced agroforestry practitioner, would you be willing to share your experiences on a workshop panel?

	Not applicable
	Yes
	No
	Maybe
	If you answered “yes” or “maybe”, please provide your name and email address:

12. Which THREE topics are you most interested in learning about (select three topics)? *

13. What is your biggest question about agroforestry? *

14. What type of learning experience would you find most valuable (select all that apply)? *

	Farm/woodland tour
	Hands-on demonstrations
	Presentations by experienced producers
	Research presentations
	Panel discussion
	Small group discussions
	Networking with other landowners and agroforestry professionals
	Resource list for additional learning (printed and web)
	Other (please describe):

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Agroforestry Survey

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	Not applicable
	Land (not enough, leasing land, etc.)
	Limited technical knowledge to feel comfortable managing it
	Don’t know where to start
	Insufficient labor
	Lack of financial assistance
	Lack of equipment
	Concern about reducing crop and/or livestock production
	Climate and weather risks (drought, flooding, wildfire, etc.)
	Unsure of its benefits
	Concerned about the economics (potential high upfront costs, delayed financial return)
	Lack of time
	Unsure of markets for agroforestry products
	No barriers, just not interested
	Please explain (optional):

	Silvopasture: I have forest land and want to integrate livestock
	Silvopasture: I have pasture and livestock and want to integrate trees and/or shrubs
	Windbreaks
	Riparian forest buffers
	Alley cropping
	Native pollinator habitat
	Forest farming
	Food forests
	Selecting appropriate tree species
	Designing an agroforestry system
	Economics and profitability
	Cost-share programs and financial assistance
	Establishment and maintenance
	Marketing agroforestry products
	Integrating native plants
	Wildlife benefits
	Carbon markets
	Water quality and soil health
	Other (please describe):

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