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Preliminary Results of MGSP 2008 Survey. Center for Economic Analysis Michigan State University 29 July 2008. Sampling Frame. 2400 surveys were mailed out 1200 farmers 800 rural residents 400 urban residents Undeliverable/bad addresses were minimal 18 for farm residents
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Preliminary Results of MGSP 2008 Survey Center for Economic Analysis Michigan State University 29 July 2008
Sampling Frame • 2400 surveys were mailed out • 1200 farmers • 800 rural residents • 400 urban residents • Undeliverable/bad addresses were minimal • 18 for farm residents • 66 for non-farm residents
Female, 18.7% Female, 24.1% Female, 39.9% Male, 60.1% Male, 75.9% Male, 81.3% Gender of respondents (2008) Urban (n=148) Rural (n=299) Farmers (n=422)
Water supply to homes (1996-2008) Farmers Non-Farmers
Origin of Public Water (1996-2008) Farmers Non-Farmers
Home and Garden Practices of Non-Farmers (2000 & 2008) Undesirable Practice
Farm Management Practices of Farmers (2008) NOTE: FAS is Farm Assessment System
Farm Management Practices of Farmers (2000 & 2008) Undesirable Practices
Farmers’ Participation in NRCS Programs (2008) NOTE: NCRS is National Resources Conservation Service
Effectiveness of Assessment Systems in providing Technical Assistance (2008)
Motivating factors for participating in Assessment Systems (2008)
Knowledge of and participation in MAEAP (2008) MAEAP verified Familiarity with MAEAP
Participation in MAEAP by Farmers familiar with MAEAP (2008) Plan to be MAEAP verified MAEAP Phase 1 Attendance
Salient Findings • Noticeable shifts in demographics • 2008 sample was older • Proportion of females in farm and urban sub-samples increased substantially, but declined marginally for rural sub-sample. • Small farm predominate in 2008 as opposed to large farms in 2000
Salient Findings • There has been significant change in knowledge on 6 of 14 measures between 2000 and 2008 surveys • Farm residents were more likely to correctly identify MGSP • Rural residents were more likely to know that water that looks clear and tastes good is not necessarily safe for drinking • Risk perception of groundwater contamination has increased dramatically since 2000
Salient Findings • The inverse relationship between risk intensification and proximity to respondents’ household remains • Rural and urban residents are consistent in their rating of perceived risk to groundwater from materials and land use and practices • Farmers now see agricultural chemicals as constituting moderate to high impact on groundwater quality
Salient Findings • Current participation in groundwater programs has declined since 2000 • Groundwater stewardship practices among farmers have generally declined • Farmers in any A*Syst are more likely to engage in groundwater stewardship practices • Tangible incentives are good motivators for farmers’ participation in assessment systems • Groundwater stewardship practices among home owners have risen