Ag Opti Systems- Farm Support Survey
Hi, I’m Sally from Ag Opti Systems. I help farmers simplify the admin, HR, WHS, and data management side of their business because running a farm shouldn’t mean drowning in paperwork, I know I’m a farmer myself. I’d love to learn more about what’s working for you and what’s not, so I can offer services that actually help. This survey takes about 5 minutes, and as a thank you, everyone who completes it will go in the draw to win a $50 gift card for their favourite small business and you’ll also receive a copy of our Admin, HR & WHS Health Check direct to your email. Your responses are confidential, and your feedback is truly valuable and greatly appreciated.
What kind of farming operation do you run?
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Livestock
Cropping
Mixed Farming
Horticulture
Dairy
Other
What is your gender
Female
Male
Rather not say
On average how many full time and part time employees do you employ?
On average how many casual workers and/or contractors do you employ each year?
Who is mostly responsible for the admin and compliance work in your farm business?
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Myself
My partner/spouse
Another family member
Employee
External bookkeeper or consultant
No one
How do you currently keep your records? (select all that apply)
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Paper
Spreadsheets
Farm Management app e.g. AgriWorld, AgriWebb, Maia Grazing
White board in the shed or office
External WHS or HR systems
Filed on computer or in a Shared Folder
I don’t really keep consistent records
Other
Which of the following do you currently actively manage in your farm business? (Select all that apply)
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Employees or casual staff
Contractors
Farm Admin/Bookkeeping
HR/Employment Paperwork
WHS/Safety
Livestock and/or cropping data
Chemical records
Audits
Other
Of the above what do you find the most challenging to manage?
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How would you rate your current WHS compliance?
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1
2
3
4
5
How would you rate your HR management?
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1
2
3
4
5
How would you rate your admin/data management?
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1
2
3
4
5
What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to admin, compliance and paperwork?
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Finding the time to do it
Knowing what’s required (WHS, HR etc.)
Keeping records and data entry up to date
Getting started or setting systems up
Communication between family/staff
Other
If someone could wave a magic wand and take one thing off your plate, what would it be?
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Have you ever had to deal with any of the following? (Select all that apply)
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A WorkSafe inspection (or similar) or an on-farm accident/incident
Hiring and firing employees
Needing proof of compliance for an audit
Losing or misplacing farm records
Farm Audit such as a LPA audit
No but want to stay on top of everything
Which of the following would be most helpful to you right now? (Select all that apply)
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Setting up a better admin/record management system
HR and staff onboarding/offboarding templates or support
WHS compliance support
WHS templates
Ongoing support for entering livestock and cropping data and creating accurate reports
Completely outsourcing admin and data management
Mentoring in all these areas of the business
Other
Have you ever worked with someone for support in any of these areas (admin, data, WHS, HR) before before?
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Yes- currently do
Yes- but not anymore
No- didn’t know it existed
No- too expensive or didn’t find the right fit
If you have had external support what area was this support for? (Select all that apply)
Admin
WHS
HR
Data management
Haven’t received support for any of these areas
Other
What would make you more likely to invest in this type of support? (Select all that apply)
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Knowing exactly what support I’ll get and how it will help
Knowing it will save time and reduce stress
Free tools or a free trial to start
Monthly payment options
Someone who understands farming
Flexible options tailored to my specific needs
Other
What is one thing that would make you feel more in control of the ‘business’ side of your farm?
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How do you prefer to learn or access support? (Select all that apply)
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1:1 help over the phone or Zoom
Short videos or how to guides
Templates and checklists
In person workshops
Online membership or group
Just having someone do the work so I can focus on other things
Other
Would you be interested in any of the following? (Select all that apply)
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Free downloads of useful farm admin/HR & WHS templates
A free call to chat about your current systems and how it could be improved
Joining a mailing list for regular tips and updates
Short webinars
Other
Would you be open to being contacted to discuss how Ag Opti Systems could support your farm business?
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Yes
No thanks
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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