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User Satisfaction OTSM Survey/Farmers
All information collected in this survey is
confidential and will be used for
research purposes only. Data will be
reported in the aggregate and no
individual information will be disclosed.
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this information collection is estimated to average 7 minutes per response, including the
time to review instructions, searching existing data resources, gather the data needed,
and complete and review the information collected.
Invitation to complete calculator satisfaction survey/Farmers
Now that you've completed your enterprise budget with the FarmSelect calculator, you should have the
necessary financial outline to begin evaluting the potential of transitioning all or part of your farm business
to organic production.
We'd like to get your feedback on how valuable and easy-to-use you found the calculator before you sign
off. Your opinions will help us improve this tool to better meet the needs of other agriculture professionals.
We'll keep your information confidential and will only use the answers you provide to improve our tools
and service to future users. Thank you in advance for your time and effort and best of luck!
The FarmSelect Team
If you experience any problems or difficulties accessing the
survey or if you have any questions please contact us at:
helpdesk@farmselect.org or at (610) 683-1400.
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User Satisfaction Survey for the OTSM
Farmers
Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this survey. Your feedback will help us further improve our
service to you.
A. Approximately how many times did you access the calculator since you registered? [Enter number of times]_
B. On average, how much time did you spend using the calculator in a single session? [Enter minutes]_______
C. Did you complete a Farm Budget? Yes No
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Please respond to the following statements by selecting the choice that corresponds to your experience using the
online tool (1-Strongly Agree; 2-Agree; 3- Not sure; 4-Diasgree; 5-Strongly Disagree)
Using the FarmSelect™ calculator...
[Choose one for each statement]
1. Helped me better understand the relative risks
of organic vs. non-organic management
practices.
2. Improved my understanding of organic
production.
3. Improved my understanding of the economics
of organic.
4. Improved my understanding of organic
marketing risks and opportunities.
5. Increased my confidence that I can profitably
manage an organic operation.
6. Increased my interest to pursue more
information about transitioning to organic
practices.
7. Gave me valuable tools and resources I can
rely on to start the transitioning process.
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Overall the information provided in the FarmSelect calculator...
[Choose one for each statement]
8. Was focused on what I specifically wanted to
learn.
9. Fully matched what the tool promised to
deliver.
10. Provided a realistic assessment of the
complexity of managing an organic system.
11. Provided a realistic assessment of the risks
and opportunities of organic marketing.
12. Provided a realistic assessment of the
financial risks and opportunities of managing an
organic system.
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13. Provided a realistic assessment of the risks
and opportunities of an organic system in my
specific situation.
14. I will recommend this tool to interested
farmers and colleagues.
15. Using this tool has helped me in making a
decision to transition to organic.
16. Using this tool has helped me better assess
the relative risks associated with transitioning to
organic.
17. Using this tool has convinced me to
consider transitioning to organic.
18. Using this tool has motivated me to learn
more about transitioning to organic.
19. Using this tool has convinced me to take
The Rodale Institute’s online transition to
organic training course.
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How would you rate each of the following features of the FarmSelect calculator using a 5-point scale: (1poor; 5- excellent)
[Choose one for each statement]
20. The overall structure of the tool.
21. The ease of use of the tool.
22. The credibility of the information.
23. The level of detail provided.
24. The flexibility of the tool to adapt to your
specific operation.
25. The variety of cropping systems included.
26. The availability of technical assistance.
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27. How does the FarmSelect™ calculator compare to other similar online tools you have used? [Choose one]
The best
Better than most
Average
Below average
Needs improvement
Not sure
N/A, I have not used other similar online tools
28. How did this tool meet your expectations? [Choose one]
Better than expected
Met my expectations
Did not meet my expectations
Not sure
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29. Overall, how would you rate the value of this tool in assisting you to make a decision whether to transition
to organic or not?(1-not valuable at all – 5-extremely valuable).
[Choose one]
Not valuable at all
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30. What do you think is the most useful feature of this tool? [Type your answer in the space provided]
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31. What do you think is the least useful feature of this tool? [Type your answer in the space provided]
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32. Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve the FarmSelect calculator? [Type your answer in the
space provided]
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33. How do you plan on applying what you have learned from the FarmSelect calculator in the next 6 months?
Please, be specific. [Type your answer in the space provided]
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34. Do you have any other comments or suggestions? [Type your answer in the space provided]
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| File Type | application/pdf |
| File Title | Microsoft Word - OTSM User Satisfaction Survey Farmers 10-1-07 _2_.doc |
| Author | virginia.guzman |
| File Modified | 2007-10-01 |
| File Created | 2007-10-01 |