CGA Farmer's Survey This survey was prepared by the Cosumnes Groundwater Authority.The main purpose for the survey is to assess the interest of farmers/ranchers in participating in efforts to reduce water use and/or engaging in managed aquifer recharge. We would also like to understand the types of incentives farmers would consider in exchange for their participation in water use reduction and/or aquifer recharge. The information gained from the survey will be used to help identify approaches/options to reduce groundwater pumping in the Cosumnes Basin that are consistent with the interests of farmers/landowners. The survey is completely confidential, and you are not obliged to answer all the questions. If you'd like to discuss any aspect of this survey, please contact CGA Staff directly: info@cosumnesgroundwater.org Question Title * 1. The Cosumnes Groundwater Sustainability Plan calls for saving 3600 AFY in the first 5 years of the plan. Would you be open to finding ways to reduce pumping on your farm to help achieve this goal? Yes No Maybe Question Title * 2. Would assistance from a Farm Advisor (Ag Extension Agent or similar) help or do you feel you could accomplish this on your own? Yes, I would appreciate assistance No, I can do this without outside advice Unsure Question Title * 3. What type of water management or conservation practices do you currently use or would consider using in the future? Soil Moisture Testing Drip or Precision Irrigation Estimating ET Plant Tests/Pressure Bombs Metering Deficit Irrigation Question Title * 4. If you were to reduce water use by up to 15%, how much impact would this have on your farm income? Significant Impact Moderate Impact Minor Impact No Impact Unsure Question Title * 5. To implement water conservation practices that result in a 10-15% reduction in appliedwater, what amount of financial offset would you require? $25/acre $35/acre $45/acre $55/acre Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Groundwater Sustainability Plans in other parts of the Central Valley are exploring opportunities for land repurposing to reduce groundwater pumping. Repurposing land could involve the following: crop shifting, periodic fallowing, dryland farming, long term fallowing and using land for other purposes, such as solar. Some forms of compensation might be available for these forms of repurposing. Have you considered land repurposing? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 7. Would you be interested in considering land repurposing in the future? Yes No Maybe Question Title * 8. If you answered yes to the previous question, on how many acres would you want to repurpose? Less than 20 acres 20 - 100 acres 100 - 500 acres Question Title * 9. Which types of repurposing are of greatest interest to you? Check all that apply. Switching to a crop with lower water needs Short term (less than 2 years) fallowing on a set schedule Solar farming Habitat creation Dryland farming (wheat, triticale, etc.) Not interested in any form of land repurposing Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. If you were to idle land on a portion of your farm on a rotational basis, what do you thinkwould be a reasonable yearly compensation? $100/acre $200/acre $300/acre $400/acre Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. If you were to switch to growing a low water use crop, dryland farming, or another form of repurposing, what form of compensation would you most prefer? Monetary Reduction in Fees assessed by the Groundwater Sustainability Agencies A combination of both of the above Other form(s) of compensation Question Title * 12. Do you currently have surface water rights? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 13. If you answered yes to the previous question, do you utilize those surface water rights? Yes (fully) Yes (partially) No Unsure Question Title * 14. Would you consider aquifer recharge on your farm i f compensated in whole or part for implementation costs? Yes No Maybe Question Title * 15. Do you grow crops that would tolerate being under water for a few months a year, every few years? For example, when there was flooding in the winter of '22 - '23? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 16. Do you live near a river, stream or water conveyance structure/facility that could deliver flood waters to your farm? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 17. Do you have low lying areas on your farm that collect water in the winter? Yes No Unsure. Question Title * 18. If you answered yes to any of the previous two questions, would you consider having a dry well installed in that area? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 19. Are you aware that the Cosumnes Groundwater Authority (CGA) Board of Directors meet regularly once a month (1st Wednesday) and invite public participation? Yes No Unsure If no, please visit the Cosumnes Groundwater Authority website: https://www.cosumnesgroundwater.org/meetings/ Question Title * 20. If you are interested in learning more about CGA or wish to be more involved, please provide your contact information and/or reach out to us info@cosumnesgroundwater.org. Name ZIP/Postal Code Email Address Thank you for participating in this vital step of information gathering!The Cosumnes Groundwater Authority welcomes public participation as we strive to reachgroundwater sustainability. The CGA holds a Board Meeting every 1st Wednesday of the month.Please visit https://www.cosumnesgroundwater.org/ to find the latest meeting information aswell as information about the Groundwater Sustainability Plan and the 7 GroundwaterSustainability Agencies in the subbasin. Done
