Use Of Technology Survey

Dear Participant,

We invite you to participate in this survey to understand how small, disadvantaged farmers use online technology in their farming operations. Your responses will help improve digital resources and support for farmers like you. This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

Your responses will remain confidential and will only be used for research purposes.

Thank you for your time and valuable insights!

Section 1: Farmer Demographics
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How do you primarily sell your farm products? (Select all that apply)*

How do you primarily sell your farm products? (Select all that apply)*

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What Is your gender?*

What Is your gender?*

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What is the size of your farming operation? (Select one)*

What is the size of your farming operation? (Select one)*

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What type of farming do you primarily engage in? (Select all that apply)*

What type of farming do you primarily engage in? (Select all that apply)*

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What is your highest level of education?*

What is your highest level of education?*

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What is your age group?*

What is your age group?*

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Section 2: Internet Access & Usage
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What type of internet connection do you use most frequently?

What type of internet connection do you use most frequently?

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How reliable is your internet connection for farm-related activities?

How reliable is your internet connection for farm-related activities?

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Do you have access to the internet at your farm/home?*

Do you have access to the internet at your farm/home?*

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How often do you use the internet for farming-related activities?

How often do you use the internet for farming-related activities?

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Section 3: Online Platforms & Technology Use
2

Which of the following online platforms do you use for farming purposes?
(Select all that apply)*

Which of the following online platforms do you use for farming purposes?
(Select all that apply)*

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What farming-related activities do you use online resources for? (Select all
that apply)*

What farming-related activities do you use online resources for? (Select all
that apply)*

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Section 4: Challenges & Barriers
2

What are the biggest challenges you face in using online technology for
farming? (Select all that apply)*

What are the biggest challenges you face in using online technology for
farming? (Select all that apply)*

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What type of support or training would help you use online technology more
effectively? (Select all that apply?*

What type of support or training would help you use online technology more
effectively? (Select all that apply?*

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Section 5: Future Needs & Interests
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What format of online training or support would be most useful to you?
(Select all that apply)*

What format of online training or support would be most useful to you?
(Select all that apply)*

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Would you be interested in online training or resources designed specifically
for small farmers?*

Would you be interested in online training or resources designed specifically
for small farmers?*

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Do you have any additional comments or suggestions on how online
technology can better serve small, disadvantaged farmers?*

Do you have any additional comments or suggestions on how online
technology can better serve small, disadvantaged farmers?*

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Would you be interested in participating in a digital farming network (e.g.,
FarmersClickâ„¢) to connect with other small farmers and access online resources?*

Would you be interested in participating in a digital farming network (e.g.,
FarmersClickâ„¢) to connect with other small farmers and access online resources?*

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Section 6: Contact Information
2

What is your email?*

What is your email?*

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What is your name?*

What is your name?*

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