AgriGrowth 2020 Public Policy Survey Question Title * 1. Which membership category best fits your organization? Academia & Government Agencies Ag Lending Agri-business/Food Companies Associations & Non-Profits Energy, Engineering & Infrastructure Farms/Farmers Legal & Financial Public Affairs/Communications/Consulting Question Title * 2. Which of the following state public policy issues or concerns are most important to your organization? (Check all that apply.) Access to a Quality Workforce Access to Affordable Health Care Access to & the Affordability of Childcare Ag Education – Career & Technical Education Programming, High School Ag Education, etc. Broadband & Other Rural Connectivity Issues Climate, Clean Energy & Sustainability Policy Environmental Permitting & Regulation Food Safety Regulations Nutrient Use Regulations Research & Innovation Funding Restrictions on Crop Protection Products State Tax Policy & Property Taxes Transportation & Transit Water Quality Permitting & Usage Workforce Housing Other Comments Regarding the Above Categories Question Title * 3. Which of the following federal public policy issues or concerns are most important to your organization? (Check all that apply.) Access to Affordable Health Care Conservation Programs Federal Biofuels Policy Federal Farm Policy Food Product Labeling GMO Rulemaking Immigration Policy Rural Broadband Infrastructure Taxes Trade Agreements & Export Markets Transportation Infrastructure (Locks & Dams, Roads, etc.) Other Comments Regarding the Above Categories Question Title * 4. Which item(s) in the Farm Bill are most important? (Check all that apply.) Advanced Biofuels Commodity Title Programs Conservation Programs Crop Insurance Export Market Development Research Investments Rural Broadband Rural Development Supplemental Nutrition Assistance or Other Food Programs Other Comments Regarding the Above Categories Question Title * 5. How would you rate the overall business climate for the food and agri-business industry in Minnesota? Very positive Positive Somewhat positive Neutral Somewhat negative Negative Very negative Question Title * 6. What business climate factor(s) would you consider the most influential in your rating of the overall business climate? Question Title * 7. What state tax policies create the greatest financial burdens or barriers to your business? (Check all that apply.) Ag Property Taxation Commercial Industrial Taxes Corporate Tax Rate Estate Tax Gas Tax Homestead Classification Individual Income Tax Rates Section 179 Non-Conformity State Farm & Business Regulations Other Comments Regarding the Above Categories Question Title * 8. How important is the state tax climate to your business/organization? Extremely important Very important Somewhat important Not so important Not at all important Question Title * 9. What are your workforce concerns, now and in the future? (Check all that apply) Access to Workforce Housing Challenges with Worker Visas Childcare Affordability & Availability Lack of Skilled & Qualified Workers Large Animal Veterinarians Need for Qualified Management & Financial Professionals Qualified Farm Operations Managers Secondary or Vocational Education Other Comments Regarding the Above Categories Question Title * 10. Minnesota currently has a 28.5 cent per gallon tax on gasoline. Would you support an increase to the gas tax, and if so by how much? Yes, I would support an increase of up to 5 cents per gallon Yes, I would support an increase of up to 10 cents per gallon Yes, I would support an increase of up to 15 cents per gallon Yes, I would support an increase of up to 20 cents per gallon Yes, I would support an increase of more than 20 cents per gallon No, I do not support a gas tax increase Question Title * 11. Agriculture's contributions to water quality impact farming and agribusiness. Which of the following water quality-related issues would you support or favor? (Check all that apply.) Adding Bonding Money for Rural Water Treatment Infrastructure for Rural Communities Compensating Farmers for Existing 'Buffer Law' Requirements Enacting the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Proposal to Increase Water Permit Fees Not Adding Any Additional Regulations Providing Additional Incentives to Remove Environmentally Sensitive Lands from Production Redirecting Existing Current State Expenditures & Dedicated Funds (i.e., Legacy Funds, LCCMR, etc.) toward Developing & Implementing Locally Led Solutions Other Comments Regarding the Above Categories Question Title * 12. If your company or business is considering new business or expansion in Minnesota within the next 2-5 years, which three factors below are most important to you? Access to a Trained & Quality Workforce Access to Transportation Infrastructure Environmental Permitting Health Care Costs Minnesota's Agricultural & Environmental Regulations State Water Quality Policies State & Local Minimum Wage Tax Policy Other Comments Regarding the Above Categories Question Title * 13. AgriGrowth’s ability to convene stakeholders from across agriculture and agri-food is one of our greatest strengths and allows us to foster dialogue on complex issues and to communicate our members' leadership on these issues. This is particularly important with the heightened focus on the food supply chain in 2020. What is the top issue that you would like to see AgriGrowth communicate to consumers, legislators, and the public about the agri-food sector? Animal Care Benefits of Employment in the Agri-Food Industry Biotechnology Benefits Conservation, Water Quality & Sustainability Practices Crop Protection Practices Economic Impact of Agriculture and Agri-Food Education of Consumers About the Food Chain/ “Farm to Fork” Food Safety Research & Technology Advancements Other Comments Regarding the Above Categories Question Title * 14. How do you stay informed on the public policy work of AgriGrowth? Communicate with AgriGrowth Staff Legislative Receptions Member Bulletins & Email Updates Regional Meetings Social Media Webinars Other or Suggestions on How AgriGrowth Can Better Communicate with Our Members Question Title * 15. We appreciate your membership with AgriGrowth! Is there anything else you would like to share with us? Question Title * 16. To improve our use of survey results, please provide your name, email and/or organization below (OPTIONAL). All responses will remain confidential. Name Company Email Address Done