Eau Claire County Farmland Preservation Plan Update Survey 2024

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback will help the Eau Claire County Farmland Preservation Steering Committee to update the existing Farmland Preservation Plan.

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* 1. Do you own, rent, or lease farmland or forestry land?

Yes

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* 2. If so, in what town(s), village(s), or city(ies) do you farm?

Town of Bridge Creek

Town of Brunswick

Town of Clear Creek

Town of Drammen

Town of Fairchild

Town of Lincoln

Town of Ludington

Town of Otter Creek

Town of Pleasant Valley

Town of Seymour

Town of Union

Town of Washington

Town of Wilson

Village of Fall Creek

Village of Fairchild

City of Altoona

City of Augusta

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* 3. How long have you been farming in Eau Claire County?

Less than 5 years

5 to 10 years

11 to 20 years

More than 20 years

I am not a resident

Non farmer/Landowner

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* 4. The following are several statements regarding the character and preferred future for the town, village, or city in which you farm. Please rate each.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree or Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
My town, village, or city has a rural character	My town, village, or city has a rural character Strongly Disagree	My town, village, or city has a rural character Disagree	My town, village, or city has a rural character Neither Agree or Disagree	My town, village, or city has a rural character Agree	My town, village, or city has a rural character Strongly Agree
My town, village, or city should maintain a rural character	My town, village, or city should maintain a rural character Strongly Disagree	My town, village, or city should maintain a rural character Disagree	My town, village, or city should maintain a rural character Neither Agree or Disagree	My town, village, or city should maintain a rural character Agree	My town, village, or city should maintain a rural character Strongly Agree
My town, village, or city should promote the preservation of farmland	My town, village, or city should promote the preservation of farmland Strongly Disagree	My town, village, or city should promote the preservation of farmland Disagree	My town, village, or city should promote the preservation of farmland Neither Agree or Disagree	My town, village, or city should promote the preservation of farmland Agree	My town, village, or city should promote the preservation of farmland Strongly Agree
Farming is an important part of my town, village, or city’s present identity	Farming is an important part of my town, village, or city’s present identity Strongly Disagree	Farming is an important part of my town, village, or city’s present identity Disagree	Farming is an important part of my town, village, or city’s present identity Neither Agree or Disagree	Farming is an important part of my town, village, or city’s present identity Agree	Farming is an important part of my town, village, or city’s present identity Strongly Agree
Farming is an important part of my town, village, or city’s future	Farming is an important part of my town, village, or city’s future Strongly Disagree	Farming is an important part of my town, village, or city’s future Disagree	Farming is an important part of my town, village, or city’s future Neither Agree or Disagree	Farming is an important part of my town, village, or city’s future Agree	Farming is an important part of my town, village, or city’s future Strongly Agree

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* 5. The following are several statements that suggest choices about future growth and development for the town, village, or city in which you farm. Please rate each.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree or Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
My town, village, or city should promote more commercial development	My town, village, or city should promote more commercial development Strongly Disagree	My town, village, or city should promote more commercial development Disagree	My town, village, or city should promote more commercial development Neither Agree or Disagree	My town, village, or city should promote more commercial development Agree	My town, village, or city should promote more commercial development Strongly Agree
Town, village, or city land use policies should be strengthened to better guide growth	Town, village, or city land use policies should be strengthened to better guide growth Strongly Disagree	Town, village, or city land use policies should be strengthened to better guide growth Disagree	Town, village, or city land use policies should be strengthened to better guide growth Neither Agree or Disagree	Town, village, or city land use policies should be strengthened to better guide growth Agree	Town, village, or city land use policies should be strengthened to better guide growth Strongly Agree
Most new development should occur adjacent to areas which are already developed	Most new development should occur adjacent to areas which are already developed Strongly Disagree	Most new development should occur adjacent to areas which are already developed Disagree	Most new development should occur adjacent to areas which are already developed Neither Agree or Disagree	Most new development should occur adjacent to areas which are already developed Agree	Most new development should occur adjacent to areas which are already developed Strongly Agree
Agricultural businesses and industry should be supported	Agricultural businesses and industry should be supported Strongly Disagree	Agricultural businesses and industry should be supported Disagree	Agricultural businesses and industry should be supported Neither Agree or Disagree	Agricultural businesses and industry should be supported Agree	Agricultural businesses and industry should be supported Strongly Agree
Farmers and other rural landowners should be able to sell their land for any type or amount of development	Farmers and other rural landowners should be able to sell their land for any type or amount of development Strongly Disagree	Farmers and other rural landowners should be able to sell their land for any type or amount of development Disagree	Farmers and other rural landowners should be able to sell their land for any type or amount of development Neither Agree or Disagree	Farmers and other rural landowners should be able to sell their land for any type or amount of development Agree	Farmers and other rural landowners should be able to sell their land for any type or amount of development Strongly Agree
Farmers and other rural landowners should be able to sell their land for a limited amount of development	Farmers and other rural landowners should be able to sell their land for a limited amount of development Strongly Disagree	Farmers and other rural landowners should be able to sell their land for a limited amount of development Disagree	Farmers and other rural landowners should be able to sell their land for a limited amount of development Neither Agree or Disagree	Farmers and other rural landowners should be able to sell their land for a limited amount of development Agree	Farmers and other rural landowners should be able to sell their land for a limited amount of development Strongly Agree
Land use conflicts between agriculture and residential development are a problem	Land use conflicts between agriculture and residential development are a problem Strongly Disagree	Land use conflicts between agriculture and residential development are a problem Disagree	Land use conflicts between agriculture and residential development are a problem Neither Agree or Disagree	Land use conflicts between agriculture and residential development are a problem Agree	Land use conflicts between agriculture and residential development are a problem Strongly Agree
Land use conflicts between commercial and residential development are a problem in my community	Land use conflicts between commercial and residential development are a problem in my community Strongly Disagree	Land use conflicts between commercial and residential development are a problem in my community Disagree	Land use conflicts between commercial and residential development are a problem in my community Neither Agree or Disagree	Land use conflicts between commercial and residential development are a problem in my community Agree	Land use conflicts between commercial and residential development are a problem in my community Strongly Agree
Housing affordability is a growing problem in my community	Housing affordability is a growing problem in my community Strongly Disagree	Housing affordability is a growing problem in my community Disagree	Housing affordability is a growing problem in my community Neither Agree or Disagree	Housing affordability is a growing problem in my community Agree	Housing affordability is a growing problem in my community Strongly Agree
It is important to coordinate the town, village, or city future land use plans with those of surrounding towns, cities, and villages	It is important to coordinate the town, village, or city future land use plans with those of surrounding towns, cities, and villages Strongly Disagree	It is important to coordinate the town, village, or city future land use plans with those of surrounding towns, cities, and villages Disagree	It is important to coordinate the town, village, or city future land use plans with those of surrounding towns, cities, and villages Neither Agree or Disagree	It is important to coordinate the town, village, or city future land use plans with those of surrounding towns, cities, and villages Agree	It is important to coordinate the town, village, or city future land use plans with those of surrounding towns, cities, and villages Strongly Agree

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* 6. Do you, or a farmer renting your land, currently have a nutrient management plan* on your property?

*Nutrient management planning is a strategy for obtaining the maximum economic return from both on- and off-farm fertilizer resources in a manner that optimizes soil conservation and protects the quality of nearby water resources.

Yes

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* 7. If your property is being farmed and does not have a nutrient management plan, why not?

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* 8. Are you currently receiving Farmland Preservation Tax Credits?

Yes

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* 9. If you do not receive Farmland Preservation Tax Credits, why not?

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* 10. Which of the following statements best describes how you want the town, village, or city in which you farm to look 20 years from now?

Mostly agricultural and open lands

Mostly residential and limited agriculture

Mostly residential and business with limited agriculture

Mix of agricultural, open lands, and residential

Mix of agricultural, business, and residential

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* 11. Which type of non-farm commercial development would you support in the town, village, or city in which you farm? (select all categories that apply)

Agriculture related business

Agriculture related manufacturing (for example, fertilizer or ethanol plants)

Mineral extraction (for example, frac sand mining)

Smaller stores and shops servicing mostly local residents (for example, coffee shops, restaurants)

Small home business operations

Commercial development located near state highways

Commercial development located along county highways

Renewable energy generation – solar

Renewable energy generation – wind

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What agricultural products are produced on your land? (select all categories that apply)

Dairy

Cattle or Calves

Other animals and animal products

Honey and other apiary products

Grains, Oilseeds, Dry Beans, and Dry Peas

Vegetables, Melons, Potatoes, and Sweet Potatoes

Nursery, Greenhouse, and Floriculture

Trees/Timber (silviculture)

Other (please specify)

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* 13. How many acres do you farm?

Less than 1 acre

1 to 15 acres

16 to 35 acres

36 to 50 acres

51 to 200 acres

201 to 500 acres

Over 500 acres

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* 14. Of the land you farm, how many acres do you own?

Less than 1 acre

1 to 15 acres

16 to 35 acres

36 to 50 acres

51 to 200 acres

201 to 500 acres

Over 500 acres

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* 15. Of the land you farm, how many acres do you rent

Less than 1 acre

1 to 15 acres

16 to 35 acres

36 to 50 acres

51 to 200 acres

201 to 500 acres

Over 500 acres

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* 16. What do you believe is the viability of agriculture in the town, village, or city in which you farm over the next 20 years?

Strong

Weak

Unsure

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* 17. What agricultural activities do you believe are the most viable? (check all that apply)

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)/Local Food Supplier

Value Added Products/Specialty Crops

Dairy

Meat or Egg Production

Cash Crops

Alternative Fuels

Other (please specify)