• Regional Production Survey

    Regional Production Survey

    for Producers & Food Product Makers in South Fulton, Douglas, Carroll, and Coweta Counties

  • The Chattahoochee Hill Country Conservancy (CHC) is conducting a series of surveys to understand agricultural production and purchasing in the region.

    These surveys will help support the development of regional food system guide - identifying where and how to best invest time, resources, and partnerships to support a vibrant local food economy. 

    The Regional Production Survey targets a range of hobby farmers to commercial farmers, and even food makers. It aims to gather insights on what producers are cultivating/raising/making, their sales outlets, access to resources, barriers to access, and views on the benefits of a coordinated local food system.

    --> Are you a chef or local business owner? Take the business purchasing & interest survey, here.

    --> Are you a resident of the area? Take the community food survey, here.

    Survey Details:

    • The survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete and is best viewed on a computer or tablet. 
    • Participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time. You can choose not to answer any questions you're uncomfortable with. You may exit the survey at any time.
    • You must be at least 18 years old to participate.
    • Your responses will be anonymous, with no personal identification linked to you.

    Survey Deadline:

    • Please submit your responses by April 15th.

    Gift Card:

    • Participants will be entered into a drawing for a gift card to Fairburn Feed & Seed/Farm Supply. 3 participants will randomly be chosen to receive either a $100 gift card or a $50 gift card.
    • The gift card winner will be announced after the survey closes. In order to win, you must provide your contact information. However, your contact information will not be linked to your responses. 

    Contact:
    If you have questions about the study, please contact the primary researcher at chatthillsfoodsystem@gmail.com.

    Consent:

    Clicking 'next' signifies your agreement to participate, confirmation that you have read and understood the provided information, your consent to partake voluntarily, and that you are at least 18 years old. 

    Thank you for your participation.

  • BASIC INFORMATION

    Thank you for participating in our survey. If you operate multiple independent farms or businesses, we kindly ask you to complete the survey separately for each operation. However, if you run one business but grow, produce, or sell multiple products, you may complete the survey once. Your insights into each operation will help us better understand and address specific needs and challenges. Thank you for your cooperation.

  • Hey {yourName} of {nameOf} !! - Thank you for all you do to suppport Georgia Agriculture. We are eager to get to know you and your operation! Appreciate you taking the time to complete this important survey. 

    - CHC Survey Team

  • FARM/BUSINESS INFORMATION

  • Labor + Inputs

  • PRODUCTION + PROCESSING DETAILS

  • Processing

  • Expanding Your Operation

    At CHC, with our regional partners, we are committed to supporting our agricultural community in every way possible. By sharing your thoughts and challenges with us, you'll help shape the support programs and resources we offer.

  • REVENUE STREAMS + DISTRIBUTION

  • WASTE RECOVERY

  • LOCAL PRODUCER NEEDS + SUPPORT

    The Chattahoochee Hills Conservancy recognizes a unique opportunity to support the needs of regional producers. The following section of the survey will help us assess ongoing challenges for farmers and producers in our area and how the region can work to address these needs through coordinated food system activities.

  • COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM ENGAGEMENT

    The Chattahoochee Hills Conservancy (CHC) recognizes a unique opportunity to support our regional food system through coordinated partnership activities. The following section of the survey will help us to understand the community's vision and interest in local food system engagement.

  • INTEREST IN SUPPORT SERVICES

  • {nameOf} - Are you in any of the following collective support services?

  • Infrastructure Support

    • Shared Cold Storage: Facilities for storing perishable goods at low temperatures to extend their shelf life.

    • Shared Equipment: Access to machinery and tools that may be too expensive or infrequently used to justify individual purchase.

    • Shared Regional Processing Facility: Facilities that allow for the processing of raw agricultural products into forms ready for market or further processing.

    • Collective Purchasing of Farm Inputs: Bulk buying of seeds, fertilizers, and other farming necessities to reduce costs.

  • Sales + Marketing Support

    • Participating in an Agricultural Cooperative: Encouraging membership in farmer cooperatives that provide various support services and advocacy.

    • Aggregating Product with Other Farmers: Combining products from multiple farmers to meet larger orders or to diversify offerings.

    • Distribution: Support with logistics and transportation of products from farm to market or consumers.

    • Coordinated Marketing/Branding: Unified marketing strategies to enhance product visibility and appeal for the region.

    • Sales Support: Assistance in managing sales, crop planning with chefs, customer relationships, and market outreach.

    • Collective Agritourism: Collaborative efforts to promote regional tourism to farming sites, which can include educational tours, lodging, and on-farm sales.

  • Production + Technical Assistance

    • Farm Labor: Access to shared labor resources or assistance in recruiting and managing farm workers.

    • Veterinary Services: Health care and management advice for farm animals.

    • Land Access: Assistance in acquiring land for farming through leasing, purchasing, or other arrangements.

    • Value-Added Product Support: Assistance in developing products that have been processed or altered to add value beyond the raw material.

    • Climate-Smart Tools & Practices: Adoption of agricultural practices that reduce environmental impact and adapt to climate change.

    • On-Farm Production Technical Assistance: Guidance on improving farm productivity and product quality through best practices and innovations.

    • Help with Permits & Regulations: Assistance in navigating the legal requirements for farming operations.

    • Financial Guidance: Advice on managing farm finances, including loans, grants, and budgeting.

    • Business Planning: Support in developing a strategic plan for the farm business to ensure sustainability and growth.

    • Grant Writing: Assistance in identifying grant opportunities and crafting strong applications to secure funding for farming projects.

  • ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK + SUGGESTIONS

  • Should be Empty: