Toward a Sustainable Agriculture, Module V
Survey of consumer knowledge about organic foods
Please circle the best response.
1. Are you familiar with the terms “organic food” and “organic agriculture”?
2. Have you ever been on an organic farm? Yes
Yes
No
No
3. Can you list 3 or more activities prohibited in organic farming and food processing?
Yes
No Not sure
If you answered “Yes” or “Not sure” please list some prohibited activities below.
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4. Can you list 3 or more things farmers or processors have to do to qualify as organic?
Yes
No
Not sure
If you answered “Yes” or “Not sure” please list some requirements below.
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5. Using the following numerical scale, please rate the overall impact of organic agriculture
on each of the areas listed. 1 = very positive,
2 = somewhat positive,
3 = neutral,
4 = somewhat negative, 5 = very negative,
6 = don’t know
Impact on the environment
1
2
3
4
5
6
Impact on human health
1
2
3
4
5
6
Impact on farm economics
1
2
3
4
5
6
Impact on people and communities 1
2
3
4
5
6
6. Can you explain what an organic certification agency is? Yes
No
If you answered “Yes” please give an example or explanation below.
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Toward a Sustainable Agriculture, Module V
7. Do you know where to buy organic food?
Yes
No
8. Do you have questions about organic agriculture, either as a result of this survey or in
general? Yes No
Please write the questions you would like this unit to answer
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9. How often do you consume organic food?
Several times a week
More than once a month
Occasionally
Never
10. Please use the space below for any additional comments or questions.
Don’t know