We are committed to building a sustainable future for North Dakota's local food economy. To ensure our upcoming initiatives align with our mission of educating and connecting our community, we want to hear from you. Your feedback will help us develop the tools and strategies you need most.
Section 1: Tell Us About Your Role
This helps us tailor our support and resources to the specific types of members we serve.
1. Which category best describes your primary involvement with the NDFMGA?
Market Manager / Coordinator (Organizing farmers market sites and vendors)
Producer / Grower / Maker (Selling products you have grown or created)
Friend of the Market (Community supporter, advocate, or non-vendor member)
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Section 2: Identifying Needs & Resource Gaps
Goal: To see if current "Marketing Tools and Strategies" are meeting the goal of long-term sustainability.
1. Which of the following resources would most benefit your operation or market this year? (Select up to 3)
Professional photography for marketing/social media
Educational workshops on food safety, production, marketing and licensing (etc)
Peer-to-peer networking groups (by region or product type)
Advanced marketing strategies (SEO, email campaigns, branding)
Logistics support (storage, distribution, or food hub access)
Other
2. What is the single biggest challenge currently preventing your market or business from growing? (Open-ended fill in box)
Section 3: Education & Connection
Goal: To align with the mission of "Educating and connecting... growers, producers, makers, and customers."
1. How do you prefer to receive educational content and association updates?
Monthly or quarterly digital newsletters
In-person regional workshops
Short, "how-to" video series
Live webinars with Q&A
Type Live webinars with Q&A 5
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Section 4: Market Expansion & Consumer Awareness
Goal: To address the purpose of "Increasing consumer awareness... of fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods and handmade crafts."
1. Which consumer-facing initiative would you like the NDFMGA to prioritize?
A statewide "Buy Local" advertising campaign (Radio, Social Media, Billboards)
Creating a unified North Dakota Farmers Market mobile app or interactive map
Educational materials for schools and community centers about local food
Increasing the presence of EBT/SNAP and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs at all locations
Other
2. What new 'perk' or member benefit would make your NDFMGA membership even more valuable? (Open-ended)
Section 5: Future Outlook
1. On a scale of 1-10, how confident do you feel about the long-term sustainability of your business/market in the current economic climate? (1 = Not at all, 10 = Very confident)
Section 6: Location
Goal: Knowing your county helps us target regional resources and build a sustainable future across North Dakota.
1. In what county do you live?
Thank you for helping us build a sustainable future for the North Dakota food economy.
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