Farmables Farm Survey

1
What is your age?
Under 25
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-65
65+
2
Is your farm a family farm or a corporate/commercial farm?
Family farm (owned and operated by family members)
Corporate/commercial farm (incorporated business, partnership, or co-op)
Other (please specify)
3
How many years has your farm been in operation?
4
How many years have you personally been farming?
5
What type of farm do you operate?
Crop
Livestock
Mixed (crop + livestock)
Specialty (dairy, poultry, orchard, greenhouse, other)
Other
6
What is the approximate size (in acres) of your farm?
7
Do you run any side businesses in addition to the farm?
YESNO
8
How old are your main facilities (barns, silos, greenhouses)?
0–5 years
6–10 years
11–20 years
20+ years
9
What is the average age of your main equipment (tractors, combines, irrigation, etc.)?
Less than 5 years
6–10 years
11–20 years
20+ years
10
Do you plan to replace or upgrade equipment/facilities in the next 5 years?
Yes
No
Unsure
11
How do you keep farm records?
Paper records / notebooks
Excel / Google Sheets
Farm management software (please specify)
Mobile apps
Other
12
What type of mobile devices do you primarily use?
Android
Apple (iPhone, iPad)
Both equally
Neither
13
Do you have reliable internet access on your farm?
Yes – high-speed broadband
Yes – limited speed/reliability
Mobile only
No reliable access
14
Which technologies have you already adopted on your farm?
GPS/RTK guided equipment
IoT sensors (soil, water, feed)
Drones / aerial imaging
Automated machinery (milkers, feeders, etc.)
Farm management/accounting software
Other
None of the above
15
How comfortable are you with adopting new technology?
1
2
3
4
5
16
Where do you usually purchase farm inputs?
Local co-op
Local dealer
Direct from manufacturer
Online marketplace
Auction (livestock, equipment, bulk lots)
Other
17
What are the biggest challenges when purchasing farm inputs?
Price volatility and affordability - fluctuating costs make budgeting difficult
Product availability and supply chain issues - getting what you need when you need it
Quality verification and counterfeit products - ensuring you're getting genuine, effective products
Lack of price transparency - difficulty comparing prices across suppliers
Limited local supplier options - especially in rural areas
Technical knowledge gaps - understanding which products are right for specific conditions
Timing and delivery logistics - coordinating delivery with planting/application schedules
Credit and payment terms - accessing financing for large input purchases
18
How do you primarily sell your products?
Direct to consumer
Co-op or marketing board
Processor (dairy, meat packing, grain elevator, etc.)
Wholesaler/distributor
Online sales
Auction (livestock, equipment, consignment)
Other
19
How do you usually receive payments?
Cash
Cheque
E-transfer
Direct deposit
Digital wallet/payment app
20
What are the biggest challenges you face in selling your products?
Finding buyers
Fair pricing
Transportation/logistics
Market access/regulations
Lack of digital tools
Other
21
How much longer do you plan to continue farming?
Less than 5 years
5–10 years
10–20 years
More than 20 years
22
Do you have a succession plan for your farm?
Yes – family succession
Yes – plan to sell or transfer
No
Unsure
23
Do you expect to expand, maintain, or reduce your farm in the next 5 years?
Expand
Maintain
Reduce
Unsure
24
What do you see as the biggest opportunities for your farm?
Huge
Large
Normal
Small
Ok
Ok
25
What do you see as the biggest risks for your farm?
Huge
Large
Normal
Small
Ok
Ok
26
Are you currently tracking soil health, emissions, or sustainability measures?
Yes
No
Planning to
27
Do you use renewable energy (solar, wind, etc.) on your farm?
Yes
No
Planning to
28
Would you be interested in training programs on digital tools and farm technology?
Yes
No
Maybe
29
Who mainly works on your farm?
Family members
Hired local workers
Seasonal/temporary workers
Contract/custom service providers
30
What is your biggest challenge with farm labor?
Huge
Large
Normal
Small
Ok
Ok
31
Do you use farm financial management software?
YESNO
32
How do you access financing for farm expenses or upgrades?
Bank loans
Credit union
Co-op credit
Government programs
Cash/self-funded
Leasing Agencies
Other
Farm Credit Canada
33
Are you interested in new financing options such as leasing, equipment sharing?
Yes
No
Maybe
34
Which of the following insurance do you currently carry?
Crop insurance
Livestock insurance
Equipment insurance
General liability insurance
None
35
Have you made an insurance claim in the last 5 years?
YESNO
36
Are you a member of a farm association, union, or marketing board?
YESNO
37
Do you participate in co-ops or shared equipment programs?
YESNO
38
What would prevent you from adopting new digital tools?
Cost
Lack of training
Internet access
Don’t see the value
Other
39
Would you be interested in a digital marketplace where you can sell your goods or services?
YESNO
40
Would you be interested in software that will help plan the operations on your farm?
YESNO
41
Type a question
42
What would you pay for an application that kept track of your livestock/crop including reporting regulations and financials per month?
43
Would you like to be contacted when we launch?
YESNO
44
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