Rating of Water Quality |
Overall, how would you rate the quality of the water in your area? |
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Your Opinions |
Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statements below. |
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Water Impairments |
Below is a list of water pollutants and conditions that are generally present in water bodies to some extent. The pollutants and conditions become a problem when present in excessive amounts. In your opinion, how much of a problem are the following water impairments in your area? |
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Sources of Water Pollution |
The items listed below are sources of water quality pollution across the country. In your opinion, how much of a problem are the following sources in your area? |
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Consequences of Poor Water Quality |
Poor water quality can lead to a variety of consequences for communities. In your opinion, how much of a problem are the following issues in your area? |
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Practices to Improve Water Quality |
Please indicate which statement most accurately describes your level of experience with each practice listed below. |
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Making Decisions for my Property |
In general, how much does each issue limit your ability to change your management practices? |
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About Your Farm Operation |
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1. Please select the option that best describes who generally makes management decisions for your operation.
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2. Please estimate the total tillable acreage (owned and/or rented) of your farming operation this year. |
3. This year, how many acres of corn do you manage? If none, please enter a zero. |
4. This year, how many acres of soybeans do you manage? If none, please enter a zero. |
5. This year, how many acres of small grains do you manage? If none, please enter a zero. |
6. This year, how many acres of pasture do you manage? If none, please enter a zero. |
7. How many years have you been farming? (Please enter years) |
8. Did any family member own and operate this farm before you did?
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9. If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, how many years has the farm been in the family? |
10. How likely is it that any family member will continue farm operations when you retire or quit farming?
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11. Does the property you manage touch a stream, river, lake, or wetland?
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12. Five years from now, which statement will best describe your farm operation?
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13. Do you have a nutrient management plan for your farm operation?
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14. Who developed your current nutrient management plan?
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15. What is included in your nutrient management plans?
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Information Sources |
People get information about water quality from a number of different sources. To what extent do you trust those listed below as a source of information about soil and water? |
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Thank You |
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1. Please use the space below for any additional comments about this survey or water resources in your community.
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