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OSU Master Food Preserver Program
Pre-season survey
County that is hosting this class:_________________________
Your first and last initials: ______
(first)
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Your birthday:_________ ______
(last)
(month)
(day)
1. Please identify the reasons you are volunteering with OSU Extension’s Master Food
Preserver program. (Circle all that apply.)
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To learn about food
To learn new skills
To share my knowledge with others
To support the local food movement
To help other people prepare for natural disaster
To support my community
To meet people and socialize
To be challenged
To enhance my income
To gain leadership skills and opportunities
To stay active after retiring
To network for business
To receive recognition
Other reason (please describe): ___________________________
2. What knowledge and skills are you hoping to develop or enhance through this Master Food
Preserver Training?
(Circle all that apply.)
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Handling food safely
Canning fruits
Canning tomatoes and salsa
Canning vegetables (pressure canning)
Canning meat, poultry and fish (pressure canning)
Quick pickling vegetables
Fermenting vegetables
Freezing foods
Drying
Smoking and/or curing
Other food preservation:____________
Public speaking
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Giving presentations
Testing pressure gauges
Teaching classes
Other skill:__________________
3. How did you find out about this Master Food Preserver training program?
(Circle all that apply.)
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Newspaper
Radio
OSU Extension web site
Other web site
Other food preservation classes
Facebook or other social media
Word of mouth
Signs & flyers
Church
Workplace
School
Attending other events where information is announced
Other: ________________________
Why do you preserve foods? Please rate the importance of each of the following reasons, by
circling one number (1 through 5) on each line:
Not at all
Important
Very
Important
11. It saves money
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12. It prevents food from going to waste
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13. I can have a variety of foods to eat all year long
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14. I have a garden or fruit trees
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15. I want to use local foods
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16. It is part of disaster preparedness
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17. I know it is safe
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18. Home preserved food tastes better
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19. I can control the amount of sugar, salt and additives 1
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20. It gives me a sense of personal satisfaction
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21. My family prefers home canned food
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22. It is a family tradition
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23. It is a chance to be creative
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24. It is part of my religious affiliation or practice
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25. Other (please describe)____________________
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The following demographic questions are included to paint a picture of who takes our classes.
We will use this information to help us learn how to reach people from all parts of the
community.
27. What is your gender?
a. Male
b. Female
28. What is your age?
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b.
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f.
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56-65
65+
Thank you very much for helping us with this survey !
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