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2022
OMB No.
Approval Expires: 1/1/0001
Project Code:
SurveyId: 9032
United States
Department of
Agriculture
NATIONAL
AGRICULTURAL
STATISTICS
SERVICE
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USDA/NASS - National
Northeastern Region
4050 Crums Mill Road, #203
Harrisburg, PA 17112-2875
Phone: 1-800-498-1518
FAX: 1-855-270-2719
Email: [email protected]
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Screener
1. In the past 12 months, did this operation:
a. Raise or sell any livestock (possible examples include cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, equine, poultry, bees, etc.)?
0001
1
Yes
3
No
b. Own and/or operate cropland, pastureland, woodland, rangeland, or other land with agricultural or forestry activities?
0002
1
Yes
3
No
c. Received any Federal or state agricultural payments and/or participated in a Federal or state agricultural program?
0003
1
Yes
3
No
d. Did you answer Yes to any of the questions above?
0004
1
Yes - Continue
3
No - Go to Section 6, page 22
2
Section 1 - Windbreaks, Shelterbelts and Hedgerows
Windbreaks, Shelterbelts and Hedgerows are rows of trees and shrubs that are used to create a more favorable
environment for soils, crops, livestock, wildlife, and people. In some cases, they are designed to slow wind, while other
times they are designed for visual screening, snow management, odor control, shade for livestock/buildings/people,
enhancing pollination, field/property borders, etc.
Does this operation have any land in windbreaks, shelterbelts or hedgerows?
1000
Yes - Continue
1
3
No - Go to Section 2, page 6
1. Does this operation utilize any of the following types of windbreak, shelterbelt and/or hedgerow? Check all that apply
1001
Farmstead - for use around buildings (shade, energy savings, etc.)
1002
Field - for use in protecting crops (field, orchards, etc.)
1003
Livestock - for use in protecting livestock and/or odor control
1004
Boundary - primarily used for enclosing or separating fields
1005
Living snow fence - specifically designed for snow management
1006
Hedgerow - primarily used for natural resource conservation purposes
1007
Other - Specify:
1008
2. Were any of the following activities used to establish windbreaks, shelterbelts, and/or hedgerows on this operation?
Establishment Activities
YES
Hand planted tree seedlings ................................................................................
1009
Mechanically planted tree seedlings ....................................................................
1010
Used herbicides for weed control/site preparation prior to planting .....................
1011
Used cultivation for weed control/site preparation prior to planting ......................
1012
Used barrier weed control (mulch, plastic, etc.) to establish trees .......................
1013
Irrigated trees during the 1-3 year establishment period ......................................
1014
Controlled weeds after planting trees during the 1-3 year establishment period ..
1015
Installed fencing and/or tree tubes to protect trees from wildlife/livestock ...........
1016
Replanted seedlings to fill gaps ...........................................................................
1017
Established windbreak without planting by allowing trees to grow naturally.........
1018
NO
DON'T KNOW
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3
2
1
3
2
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3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Other establishment activities - Specify: 1019____________________________________________________________
3. When were windbreaks, shelterbelts, and/or hedgerows established on this operation? Check all that apply
1020
1
Less than 5 years ago
4
Greater than 15 years ago
2
5 years - less than 10 years ago
5
Don't Know
3
10 years - less than 15 years ago
3
4. Have any of the following activites occurred, or will occur, to manage/maintain the windbreaks, shelterbelts, and/or
hedgerows on this operation?
Management/Maintenance Activities
YES
Cultivation for weed control (disking, plowing, mowing, etc.) ...............................
1021
Herbicide for weed control ....................................................................................
1022
Barrier weed control (mulching/fabric) ..................................................................
1023
Flash or short duration grazing within windbreaks ................................................
1024
Pruning of tree branches and stems .....................................................................
1025
Replanting trees/windbreak vegetation ................................................................
1026
Removal of living or dead trees (thinning) ............................................................
1027
Irrigation of trees ..................................................................................................
1028
Fertilization and/or soil amendments for the trees ................................................
1029
Root pruning .........................................................................................................
1030
Fencing or tree tubes to protect trees from wildlife/livestock.................................
1031
Other management activities - Specify:
NO
DON'T KNOW
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
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3
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3
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1
3
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3
2
1032____________________________________________________________________________
5. Of the crops/products originating from windbreak trees and shrubs listed below,
please specify whether this operation has:
►sold this before
►plan to sell this in the future
►use this for personal or on-farm use
Check all that apply
Crops, Products and Resources from Windbreak, Shelterbelt, and/or
Hedgerow Trees and Shrubs
Sold this
before
Plan to sell this Use this for personal
in the future
or on-farm use
1033
1034
1035
1036
1037
1038
1039
c. Trees for non-timber products (pulp, fence posts, woodchips, etc.) ......................
1040
1041
1042
d. Forages/hay/fodder for livestock ..........................................................................
1043
1044
1046
1047
1048
1050
1051
1052
1054
1055
1056
1058
1059
1060
a. Firewood ..............................................................................................................
b. Trees for timber products (lumber, boards, veneer, utility poles, etc.) ...................
e. Edibles (raspberries, walnuts, maple syrup, etc.)
Specify products: 1045____________________________________ .....................
f.
Medicinal plants and herbs (American ginseng, goldenseal, etc.)
Specify products: 1049_____________________________________ ...................
g. Decorative plants and/or materials for landscaping
Specify products: 1053_____________________________________ ...................
h. Other crops/products - Specify:1057__________________________ ....................
6. In the next five years, will the acreage of trees and shrubs in windbreaks, shelterbelts, and/or
hedgerows for this operation increase, decrease or stay the same? Check one
1061
1
Increase - Specify reason(s):
xxxx
2
Decrease - Specify reason(s):
xxxx
3
Stay the same
4
Don't Know
4
7. Do windbreaks, shelterbelts, and/or hedgerows provide any of the following benefits to this operation?
Number
Conservation Benefits
YES
1
Improved erosion control .......................................................................
1064
2
Improved soil health ..............................................................................
1065
Habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects ................................
1066
Wildlife habitat .......................................................................................
1067
5
Improved water quality ..........................................................................
1068
6
Improved nutrient management .............................................................
1069
7
Chemical drift mitigation (pesticide, herbicide, fertilizer) ............................
1070
Dust mitigation .......................................................................................
1071
Increased carbon storage in soils, trees, and vegetation .......................
1072
3
4
8
9
NO
DON'T KNOW
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
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3
2
1
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1
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3
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3
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3
2
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3
2
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3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Economic Benefits
10
Increased crop production/yield .............................................................
1073
11
Improved crop quality ............................................................................
1074
12
Income from windbreak trees/shrubs (firewood, timber, nuts, etc.)
............. 1075
13
Crops/products for on-farm or personal use from windbreak
trees/shrubs (firewood, timber, nuts, etc.) ..............................................
1076
14
Improved welfare of livestock ................................................................
1077
15
Increased livestock production ..............................................................
1078
16
Snow management ................................................................................
1079
17
Protection of farm buildings, home, and other structures ......................
1080
Income diversification from multiple crops/products ..............................
1081
19
Farmstead energy conservation ............................................................
1082
20
Increased crop water use efficiency and/or irrigation efficiency .............
1083
21
Revenue from hunting leases ................................................................
1084
22
Reduced spread of tree diseases (canker, citrus greening, etc) ..................1085
23
Improvement of marginal or unfarmable land ........................................
1086
24
Increased land value .............................................................................
1087
Revenue from conservation payments ..................................................
1088
Improved resilience to weather extremes (drought, flood, etc.) .............
1089
18
25
26
Other Benefits
27
Improved working or living environment from less intense wind ............
1090
28
Aesthetics/scenic beauty .......................................................................
1091
Privacy/visual screening ........................................................................
1092
Hunting ..................................................................................................
1093
29
30
...................................................................1094
31
Recreation (other than hunting)
32
Odor reduction .......................................................................................
33
Noise reduction ........................................................................................... 1096
34
Other benefit(s) - Specify:
1095
1097
__________________________________________________________________________________
8. Of the windbreak, shelterbelt, and/or hedgerow benefits listed above (1 - 34),
which 3 are most important to this operation? Enter the 3 corresponding
1098
numbers from the table above ...................................................................................
Enter Number
___ ___
1099
___ ___
1100
___ ___
5
9. Have any of the following been challenges on this operation when establishing or managing windbreaks, shelterbelts,
and/or hedgerows?
Number
Potential Challenges
YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
1
Lack of information about establishment
1101
....................................................
1
3
2
2
1102
Difficulty establishing trees/shrubs .............................................................
1
3
2
3
High startup costs ...................................................................................1103
1
3
2
4
Lack of information on management and maintenance
1104
.............................
1
3
2
5
1105
Difficulty regrowing trees within an established windbreak ........................
1
3
2
6
Expense of maintenance ........................................................................ 1106
1
3
2
7
1107
Lack of information on recommended tree/shrub species ...........................
1
3
2
8
Lack of knowledge among technical assistance providers
..................... 1108
1
3
2
9
1109
Lack of examples or demonstration sites ...................................................
1
3
2
10
1110
Lack of financial assistance .......................................................................
1
3
2
11
1111
Lack of markets for products from windbreak ............................................
1
3
2
12
Loss of cropland
..................................................................................... 1112
1
3
2
13
1113
Harbors harmful crop pests (wildlife, insects, weeds, etc.) ........................
1
3
2
14
Conflict with farm equipment, practices, or layout .................................. 1114
1
3
2
15
Trees and crops compete for space, light, water, and nutrients
1115
.................
1
3
2
16
Livestock damage to trees ..................................................................... 1116
1
3
2
17
1117
Wildlife damage to trees ............................................................................
1
3
2
18
1118
Tree/shrub pests and diseases ..................................................................
1
3
2
19
Herbicide damaging trees/shrubs ........................................................
1119
1
3
2
20
Snow drift issues .................................................................................... 1120
1
3
2
21
Adds labor and complexity to management
1121
...............................................
1
3
2
22
Other challenge(s) - Specify:
1122
_________________________________________________________________________
10. Of the challenges listed above (1 - 22), which 3 are most significant to this
1123
operation? Enter the 3 corresponding numbers from the table above ......................
Enter Number
___ ___
1124
___ ___
1125
___ ___
11. Please estimate the total land area in windbreak, shelterbelt and/or hedgerow for this operation.
Include all windbreak types.
INCLUDE:
►land owned
►rented
►leased from others
Estimate as acres OR length and width
ACRES
1126
a. Total acres of windbreak..........................................................................................
OR
FEET
1127
b. Average width of windbreaks.....................
MILES
total combined length of windbreaks
AND rounded to the nearest 1/4 mile ............
1128
6
Section 2 - Silvopasture
Grazing livestock on a site with trees is considered silvopasture if all three components of the system (livestock, trees, and
forage) are deliberately integrated and managed. Some examples of silvopasture include:
►woodland, forest, or forest edge that is managed to produce forage, livestock and trees simultaneously
►grazing land where trees were added to pasture
►orchards where livestock are integrated
►grazing natural savannas
Does this operation have any land in silvopasture?
2000
1
Yes - Continue
3
No - Go to Section 3, page 11
Silvopasture Acres
2001
1. How many acres of land does this operation have in silvopasture?
INCLUDE: land owned, rented, and leased from others ................................................................................
2. Were any of the following activities used to establish silvopasture(s) on this operation?
Establishment Activities
YES
Converted a former pasture or field to silvopasture by planting trees ..................
2002
Converted an existing tree plantation to silvopasture by removing some trees
and incorporating livestock and forage...............................................................
2003
Converted an existing forest, woodlot, or forested edge to silvopasture by
removing some trees and incorporating livestock and forage ............................
2004
Converted from a natural savanna to silvopasture by adding livestock ...............
2005
Converted a former field or pasture to silvopasture over time by allowing trees
to grow naturally ................................................................................................
2006
Converted an orchard to silvopasture by incorporating livestock .......................
2007
NO
DON'T KNOW
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3
2
1
3
2
1
3
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2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Other conversion strategy - Specify: 2008_______________________________________________________________
Site Preparation and Infrastructure Activities
Removed stumps (grinding, grubbing, shearing, etc.) .........................................
2009
Cleared debris (slash, downed trees, rocks, etc.) ..............................................
2010
Used cultivation for site preparation (disking, scarification, etc.) .......................
2011
Used herbicides prior to or during establishment ...............................................
2012
Used livestock to assist with establishment .......................................................
2013
Used prescribed fire prior to establishment .......................................................
2014
Used fertilizer and/or soil amendments to assist with establishment .................
2015
Seeded forages - Specify species: 2016___________________________ ......
2017
Allowed natural regeneration of forages ............................................................
2018
Used fencing and/or tree tubes to protect trees from wildlife/livestock ................
2019
Installed or improved livestock watering system ................................................
2021
Installed fence infrastructure (boundary fencing, cross fencing, etc.) ..................
2022
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1
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2
Other establishment activities - Specify: 2023___________________________________________________________
7
3. Please check the box for the type of livestock utilizing the silvopasture(s) on this operation. Also, please specify the
average stocking rate of those livestock as animals/acre OR animal units/acre.
Type of Livestock (Mark all that apply)
Animals/Acre
AnimalUnits/Acre
2024
Cattle.........................................................................
2025
OR
2026
2027
Chickens ...................................................................
2028
OR
2029
2030
Sheep .......................................................................
2031
OR
2032
2033
Goats ........................................................................
2034
OR
2035
2036
Hogs and Pigs ..........................................................
2037
OR
2038
2039
Horses ......................................................................
2040
OR
2041
Other - Specify: 2042_____________________ .......
2043
OR
2044
4. Of the crops/products originating from silvopasture listed below, please specify whether this operation has:
►sold this before
►plan to sell this in the future
►use this for personal or on-farm use
Check all that apply
Sold this
before
Crops, Products and Resources from Silvopasture
Plan to sell this Use this for personal
in the future
or on-farm use
2045
2046
2047
2048
2049
2050
2052
2053
2054
2055
2056
2058
2059
2060
2062
2063
2064
2066
2067
2068
2070
2071
2072
2074
2075
2076
a. Firewood .............................................................................................................
b. Trees for timber products (lumber, boards, veneer, utility poles, etc.) ................
2051
c. Trees for non-timber products (pulp, fence posts, woodchips, etc.) ...................
d. Forages/hay/fodder for livestock .........................................................................
e. Livestock products (milk, meat, stockers, wool, etc.)
Specify products: 2057_____________________________________ ................
f.
Edibles (walnuts, maple syrup, apples, etc.)
Specify products: 2061_____________________________________ ................
g. Medicinal plants and herbs (American ginseng, goldenseal, etc.)
Specify products: 2065_____________________________________ ................
h. Materials for landscaping and/or decorative plants
Specify products: 2069_____________________________________ ................
i.
Other crops/products - Specify:2073_________________________ ...................
5. When were silvopasture(s) established on this operation? Check all that apply
2077
1
Less than 5 years ago
3
10 years - less than 15 years ago
2
5 years - less than 10 years ago
4
Greater than 15 years ago
5
Don't Know
8
6. Do the silvopasture(s) provide any of the following benefits to this operation?
Number
1
2
Conservation Benefits
YES
Invasive/noxious plant control .............................................................
Habitat for pollinators and other beneficial
2078
insects...................................2079
3
Wildlife habitat .....................................................................................
2080
4
Improved soil health.............................................................................
2081
5
Improved soil erosion control...............................................................
2082
6
Improved nutrient management...........................................................
2083
Increased carbon storage in soils, trees and vegetation .....................
2084
Improved water quality ........................................................................
2085
7
8
NO
DON'T KNOW
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
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3
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1
3
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3
2
1
3
2
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3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
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3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Economic Benefits
2086
9
Expansion of pasture acreage.............................................................
10
Income from sale of products (meat, eggs, stockers, timber, etc.)...........2087
11
Crops/products for on-farm or personal use........................................
2089
12
Improved animal welfare and health....................................................
2089
13
Increased livestock production.............................................................
2090
Improved forage quality.......................................................................
2091
15
Increased forage availability throughout the year................................
2092
16
Increased forage production on a per acre basis.................................
2093
17
Reduction in feed purchases...............................................................
2094
18
Improvement of marginal, unproductive or unfarmable land................
2095
Income diversification from multiple crops/products.............................
2096
20
Increased land value............................................................................
2097
21
Revenue from conservation payments.................................................
2098
22
Revenue from hunting leases..............................................................
2099
23
Timber stand improvement..................................................................
2100
Increased water use efficiency.............................................................
2101
14
19
24
Other Benefits
Wildfire fuel reduction..........................................................................
2102
26
Aesthetics/scenic beauty.....................................................................
2103
27
Hunting ...............................................................................................
2104
28
Recreation (other than hunting)...........................................................
2105
29
Odor reduction.....................................................................................
2106
Improved resilience to weather extremes (drought, flood, etc.) ..........
2107
25
30
31
Other benefit(s) - Specify:
2108
____________________________________________________________________________
7. Of the silvopasture benefits listed above (1 - 31), which 3 are most important 2109
to this operation? Enter the 3 corresponding numbers from the table above ...........
Enter Number
___ ___
2110
___ ___
2111
___ ___
9
8. Have any of the following activities occurred, or will occur, to manage/maintain the silvopasture on this operation?
Management/Maintenance Activities
YES
Cultivation for weed control (mowing, hand pulling, etc.) ........................................
2112
Herbicide for weed control ......................................................................................
2113
Prescribed fire ........................................................................................................
2114
Irrigation .................................................................................................................
2115
Fertilization and/or soil amendments ......................................................................
2116
Replanting trees .....................................................................................................
2117
Replanting forages .................................................................................................
2118
Pruning of trees branches and stems .....................................................................
2119
Removal of trees (thinning) ....................................................................................
2120
Removal of undesirable understory vegetation ......................................................
2121
Fencing or tree tubes to protect trees from wildlife/livestock ..................................
2122
Rotational grazing ..................................................................................................
2123
Utilize pastures without trees as part of grazing management ...............................
2124
Provide supplements to livestock (minerals, hay, grain, etc.) when in silvopasture
2125
NO
DON'T KNOW
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
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3
2
1
3
2
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3
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3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Other management activities - Specify: 2126__________________________________________________________________________
9. Please list up to 3 tree species growing in your silvopastures that are the most useful for your desired
goals. List trees by species name (example: loblolly pine, red oak, etc.). If unsure of species name, list
trees by common name (example: pine, oak, etc.).
2127
Specify species:
2128
Specify species:
2129
Specify species:
10
10. Have any of the following been challenges on this operation when establishing or managing the silvopasture(s)?
Number
Potential Challenges
YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
.............................................. 2130
1
3
2
2
Difficulty establishing trees, crops, or forage
........................................ 2131
1
3
2
3
High startup costs ................................................................................ 2132
1
3
2
4
Lack of information on management and maintenance .......................
1
3
2
5
Difficulty regrowing trees within an established silvopasture ................ 2134
1
3
2
6
Expense of maintenance .....................................................................
2135
1
3
2
7
Lack of information on recommended tree, crop, or livestock species ...2136
1
3
2
8
Lack of knowledge among technical assistance providers ................... 2137
1
3
2
9
Lack of examples or demonstration sites ............................................. 2138
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
Lack of information about establishment
2133
10
Lack of financial assistance .................................................................
2139
11
Lack of markets for products from silvopasture ...................................
2140
12
Adds labor and complexity to management ......................................... 2141
1
3
2
13
................................ 2142
1
3
2
14
Trees, forage and livestock competing for space, light, etc.
................. 2143
1
3
2
15
Livestock damage to trees ................................................................... 2144
1
3
2
16
Wildlife damage to trees ......................................................................
Conflict with farm equipment, practices, or layout
2145
1
3
2
17
Tree/shrub pests and diseases
............................................................ 2146
1
3
2
18
Windthrow (trees falling over after thinning) ......................................... 2147
1
3
2
19
Livestock poisoning from foraging on toxic plants ................................ 2148
1
3
2
20
Soil compaction from livestock ............................................................. 2149
1
3
2
21
Other challenge - Specify:
2150
__________________________________________________________________________
11. Of the challenges listed above (1 - 21), which 3 are most significant to this
2151
operation? Enter the 3 corresponding numbers from the table above ......................
Enter Number
___ ___
2152
___ ___
2153
12. In the next five years, will the acreage in silvopasture for this operation increase, decrease or stay the same?
Check one
2154
1
Increase - Specify reason(s):
2155
2
Decrease - Specify reason(s):
2156
3
Stay the same
4
Don't Know
___ ___
11
Section 3 - Riparian Forest Buffers
A riparian forest buffer is an area adjacent to a stream, river, lake, or wetland that contains a combination of trees and
shrubs and is often used for erosion control, bank stabilization, and nutrient runoff control. They are also called: stream
management zones, vegetated buffer strips, woody riparian buffers, and riparian forest corridors.
Does this operation have any land in riparian forest buffers?
3000
1
Yes - Continue
No - Go to Section 4, page 15
3
1. Please estimate the total land area in riparian forest buffer(s) for this operation.
INCLUDE:
►land owned
►rented
►leased from others
Estimate as acres OR length and width
ACRES
3001
a. Riparian forest buffer ..............................................................................................
FEET
OR
MILES
3002
total combined length of buffers
AND rounded to the nearest 1/4 mile ............
b. Average width of buffers ............................
3003
2. Were any of the following activities used to establish riparian forest buffers on this operation?
Establishment Activities
YES
Allowed trees and vegetation to grow naturally ...................................................
3004
Planted buffer trees and vegetation ....................................................................
3005
Used herbicides for weed control/site preparation prior to planting trees ............
3006
Used cultivation for weed control/site preparation prior to planting trees ............
3007
Used barrier weed control (mulch, plastic, etc.) to establish trees ......................
3008
Irrigated buffer vegetation during the 1-3 year establishment period ..................
3009
Controlled weeds after planting trees during the 1-3 year establishment period .
3010
Installed fencing and/or tree tubes to protect trees/shrubs from
wildlife/livestock....................................................................................................
3011
Replanted buffer trees or vegetation to fill gaps ..................................................
3012
NO
DON'T KNOW
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Other establishment activities - Specify: 3013____________________________________________________________
3. When were riparian forest buffers established on this operation? Check all that apply
3014
1
Less than 5 years ago
3
10 years - less than 15 years ago
2
5 years - less than 10 years ago
4
Greater than 15 years ago
4. In the next five years, will the acreage in riparian forest buffer(s) for this operation increase,
decrease or stay the same? Check one
3015
1
Increase - Specify reason(s):
3016
2
Decrease - Specify reason(s):
3017
3
Stay the same
4
Don't Know
5
Don't Know
12
5. Have any of the following activities occurred, or will occur, to manage/maintain the riparian forest buffers on this
operation?
Management/Maintenance Activities
YES
Cultivation for weed control (disking, plowing, mowing, etc.) .............................
3018
Herbicide for weed control .................................................................................
3019
Barrier weed control (mulching/fabric) ...............................................................
3020
Flash or short duration grazing within buffer ......................................................
3021
Pruning of tree branches and stems ..................................................................
3022
Root pruning ......................................................................................................
3023
Removal of trees/buffer vegetation (thinning) ....................................................
3024
Removal of trees/debris that have fallen into waterways ...................................
3025
Replanting trees/vegetation ...............................................................................
3026
Irrigation of trees/shrubs ....................................................................................
3027
Fertilization and/or soil amendments for the trees/shrubs .................................
3028
Fencing or tree tubes to protect trees/shrubs from wildlife/livestock ..................
3029
NO
DON'T KNOW
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Other management activities - Specify: 3030____________________________________________________________________________
6. Of the crops/products originating from riparian forest buffer trees and shrubs listed below,
please specify whether this operation has:
►sold this before
►plan to sell this in the future
►use this for personal or on-farm use
Check all that apply
Crops, Products and Resources from Buffer Trees and Shrubs
Sold this
before
Plan to sell this Use this for personal
in the future
or on-farm use
3031
3032
3033
3034
3035
3036
3037
c. Trees for non-timber products (pulp, fence posts, woodchips, etc.) ....................
3038
3039
3040
d. Forages/hay/fodder for livestock .........................................................................
3041
3042
3045
3046
3048
3049
3050
3052
3053
3054
3056
3057
3058
a. Firewood .............................................................................................................
b. Trees for timber products (lumber, boards, veneer, utility poles, etc.) .................
e. Edibles (raspberries, walnuts, maple syrup, etc.)
3044
Specify products: 3043_____________________________________ .................
f.
Medicinal plants and herbs (American ginseng, goldenseal, etc.)
Specify products: 3047_____________________________________ .................
g. Decorative plants and/or materials for landscaping
Specify products: 3051_____________________________________ .................
h. Other crops/products: Specify:3055_________________________ .....................
13
7. Do riparian forest buffers provide any of the following benefits to this operation?
Number
Conservation Benefits
YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
...........................................................................3059
1
3
2
2
Bank stabilization
......................................................................................3060
1
3
2
3
Improved soil health ...................................................................................3061
1
3
2
4
Improved water quality ..............................................................................3062
1
3
2
5
Improved nutrient management ................................................................3063
1
3
2
6
...........................3064
1
3
2
7
Shade for aquatic environment
.................................................................3065
1
3
2
8
Increased carbon storage in soils, trees, and vegetation ..........................3066
1
3
2
9
Habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects ....................................3067
1
3
2
10
Wildlife habitat (both land and water) ........................................................3068
1
3
2
1
Improved erosion control
Chemical drift mitigation (pesticide, herbicide, fertilizer)
Economic Benefits
11
Income from buffer trees/shrubs (firewood, timber, edibles, etc.) .............3069
1
3
2
12
3070
Crops/products for on-farm or personal use from buffer trees/shrubs
(firewood, timber, nuts, etc.) .....................................................................
1
3
2
13
Income diversification from multiple crops/products ................................. 3071
1
3
2
14
.....................3072
1
3
2
15
Crop protection
.........................................................................................3073
1
3
2
16
Increased land value .................................................................................3074
1
3
2
17
Revenue from conservation payments...................................................... 3075
1
3
2
18
3076
......................................................................
1
3
2
.............3077
1
3
2
19
Improvement of marginal, unproductive or unfarmable land
Revenue from hunting leases
Traps debris from being deposited on crop fields during flooding
Other Benefits
3078
20
Hunting ...................................................................................................
1
3
2
21
3079
Recreation (other than hunting) ...................................................................
1
3
2
22
................3080
1
3
2
...................................................................3081
1
3
2
23
24
Improved resilience to weather extremes (drought, flood, etc.)
Scenic beauty and aesthetics
Other benefit(s) - Specify:
3082
_____________________________________________________________________________
8. Of the riparian forest buffer benefits listed above (1 - 24), which 3 are most
important to this operation? Enter the 3 corresponding numbers from the
3083
table above ................................................................................................................
Enter Number
___ ___
3084
___ ___
3085
___ ___
14
9. Have any of the following been challenges on this operation when establishing or managing the riparian forest
buffers?
Number
Potential Challenges
YES
1
Lack of information about establishment ............................................
2
3
3086
NO
DON'T KNOW
1
3
2
3087
Difficulty establishing trees/shrubs .............................................................
1
3
2
3088
......................................................................................
1
3
2
4
Lack of information on management and maintenance
3089
.............................
1
3
2
5
Difficulty regrowing trees within an established buffer ............................3090
1
3
2
6
3091
Expense of maintenance ...........................................................................
1
3
2
7
Lack of information on recommended tree/shrub species
3092
...........................
1
3
2
8
Lack of buffer knowledge among technical assistance providers ...........3093
1
3
2
9
3094
Lack of examples or demonstration sites ...................................................
1
3
2
10
3095
Lack of financial assistance .......................................................................
1
3
2
11
Lack of markets for products from buffers ..........................................
3096
1
3
2
12
3097
Loss of cropland ........................................................................................
1
3
2
13
Adds labor and complexity to management ........................................
1
3
2
14
3099
Conflict with farm equipment, practices, or layout ......................................
1
3
2
15
Trees and crops compete for space, light, water, and nutrients
3100
.................
1
3
2
16
Trees falling into waterways ...................................................................3101
1
3
2
17
Harbors harmful crop pests (wildlife, insects, weeds, etc.) .................
High startup costs
3098
3102
1
3
2
....................................3103
1
3
2
19
Tree/shrub pests and diseases
3104
..................................................................
1
3
2
20
3105
Herbicide drift damaging trees/shrubs .........................................................
1
3
2
21
Issues with subsurface drainage tiles .....................................................3106
1
3
2
22
Snow drift issues
....................................................................................3107
1
3
2
23
Damage to buffer trees/vegetation from livestock ..................................3108
1
3
2
24
Damage to buffer trees/vegetation from wildlife .....................................3109
1
3
2
25
Other challenge(s) - Specify:
18
Damage to buffer trees/vegetation from flooding
3110
__________________________________________________________________________
10. Of the challenges listed above (1 - 25), which 3 are most significant to this
3111
operation? Enter the 3 corresponding numbers from the table above ...................... ___
Enter Number
___
3112
___ ___
3113
___ ___
15
Section 4 - Alley Cropping and Intercropping with Trees and Crops
Alley cropping is the cultivation of crops or forages between rows of trees/shrubs. Orchards and tree plantations are
considered as alley cropping if crops or forages are grown/harvested from between the rows of trees/shrubs. Intercropping
is the deliberate cultivation of trees with crops or forages on the same field but does not need to be in defined rows and
alleys.
Does this operation have any land in alley cropping and/or intercropping with trees/crops?
4000
1
Yes - Continue
3
No - Go to Section 5, page 19
Alley and Inter
1. How many acres of land does this operation have in alley cropping/intercropping?
Cropping Acres
INCLUDE: land owned, rented, and leased from others. Report acreage as the combined total of land 4001
in trees, crops, idle or fallow ..........................................................................................................................
2. Does alley cropping/intercropping provide any of the following benefits to this operation?
Number
Conservation Benefits
YES
Habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects...................................
4002
Wildlife habitat..........................................................................................
4003
Improved soil health.................................................................................
4004
4
Improved soil erosion control....................................................................
4005
5
Improved nutrient management................................................................
4006
6
Increased carbon storage in soils, trees, and vegetation.........................
4007
Chemical drift mitigation (pesticide, herbicide, fertilizer) ..........................
4008
8
Improved water quality.............................................................................
4009
9
Economic Benefits
Income from sale of products (crops, timber, etc.)...................................
4010
10
Crops/products for on-farm or personal use.............................................
4011
Increased production/yield of crops, forage, and/or tree products ...........
4012
12
Improved quality of crops, forage, and/or tree products ..........................
4013
13
Increased crop water use efficiency and/or irrigation efficiency................
4014
Increased land value................................................................................
4015
15
Revenue from conservation payments.....................................................
4016
16
Revenue from hunting leases...................................................................
4017
17
Improved crop protection from insects and pests.....................................
4018
18
Improvement of marginal, unproductive or unfarmable land....................
4019
19
Income diversification from multiple crops/products.................................
4020
20
Other Benefits
Aesthetics/scenic beauty..........................................................................
4021
21
Hunting ....................................................................................................
4022
Recreation (other than hunting)................................................................
4023
23
Improved resilience to weather extremes (drought, flood, etc.) ...............
4024
24
Other benefit(s) - Specify:
1
2
3
7
11
14
22
NO
DON'T KNOW
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
4025
______________________________________________________________________________
3. Of the alley cropping/intercropping benefits listed above (1 - 24), which 3 are
most important to this operation? Enter the 3 corresponding numbers from
4026
the table above .......................................................................................................
Enter Number
___ ___
4027
___ ___
4028
___ ___
16
4. In the next five years, will the acreage in alley cropping/intercropping for this operation
increase, decrease or stay the same? Check one
4029
1
Increase - Specify reason(s):
4030
2
Decrease - Specify reason(s):
4031
3
Stay the same
4
Don't Know
5. Of the crops/products originating from alley cropping/intercropping listed below,
please specify whether this operation has:
►sold this before
►plan to sell this in the future
►use this for personal or on-farm use
Check all that apply
Sold this
before
Crops, Products and Resources from Alley Cropping/intercropping
Plan to sell this Use this for personal
in the future
or on-farm use
4032
4033
4034
4035
4036
4037
4038
c. Trees for non-timber products (pulp, fence posts, woodchips, etc.) ...................
4039
4040
4041
d. Forages/hay/fodder for livestock .........................................................................
4042
4043
4045
4046
4047
4049
4050
4051
4054
4055
4058
4059
a. Firewood ............................................................................................................
b. Trees for timber products (lumber, boards, veneer, utility poles, etc.) ................
e. Edibles/crops (walnuts, apples, pecans, grapes, etc.)
Specify products: 4044_____________________________________ ................
f.
Medicinal plants and herbs (American ginseng, goldenseal, etc.)
Specify products: 4048_____________________________________ ................
g. Decorative plants and/or materials for landscaping
4053
Specify products: 4052_____________________________________ ................
4057
h. Other crops/products - Specify:4056__________________________ .................
6. Please list the 3 most abundant tree and crop species combinations in alley cropping/intercropping system(s) by
common name (example: black walnut, pecan, corn, soybean, etc.). If multiple combinations exist, please describe
in the rows below.
TREES and/or SHRUBS
and
Specify species:
4060
.........
4061
Specify species:
4062
.........
4063
Specify species:
4064
.........
4065
CROPS and/or FORAGES
7. When were alley cropping/intercropping systems established on this operation? Check all that apply
4066
1
Less than 5 years ago
3
10 years - less than 15 years ago
2
5 years - less than 10 years ago
4
Greater than 15 years ago
5
Don't Know
17
8. Were any of the following activities used to establish alley cropping/intercropping on this operation?
Establishment Activities
YES
Converted a pasture or field to alley cropping by planting trees ..........................
4067
Converted an existing tree plantation to alley cropping by removing some trees
and adding crops or forage ..................................................................................
4068
Converted an existing forest or woodlot to alley cropping by removing some
trees and adding crops or forage .........................................................................
4069
Converted an orchard to alley cropping by adding crops or forage ......................
4070
NO
DON'T KNOW
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Other conversion strategy - Specify: 4071______________________________________________________________
Site Preparation and Infrastructure Activities
Used herbicides for weed control/site preparation prior to planting trees ............
4072
Used cultivation for weed control/site preparation prior to planting trees .............
4073
Used barrier weed control (mulch, plastic, etc.) to establish trees .......................
4074
Irrigated trees during the 1- 3 year establishment period .....................................
4075
Controlled weeds after planting trees during the 1 - 3 year establishment period
4076
Replanted tree seedlings to fill gaps ....................................................................
4077
Used fertilizer and/or soil amendments prior to or during establishment .............
4078
Installed fencing and/or tree tubes to protect trees from wildlife/livestock ...........
4079
Installed or improved irrigation infrastructure .......................................................
4080
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Other establishment activities - Specify: 4081
9. Have any of the following activities occurred, or will occur, to manage/maintain the alley cropping/intercropping on this
operation?
Management/Maintenance Activities
YES
Cultivation for weed control (disking, plowing, mowing, etc.) ...............................
4082
Herbicide for weed control ...................................................................................
4083
Barrier weed control (mulching/fabric) .................................................................
4084
Grazing livestock .................................................................................................
4085
Pesticide ..............................................................................................................
4086
Irrigation ...............................................................................................................
4087
Fertilization and/or soil amendments ...................................................................
4088
Replanting trees ...................................................................................................
4089
Replanting crops ..................................................................................................
4090
Pruning of tree branches and stems ....................................................................
4091
Pruning of tree roots to reduce competition with crops ........................................
4092
Removal of living or dead trees (thinning) ...........................................................
4093
Fencing or tree tubes to protect trees or crops from wildlife/livestock ..................
4094
NO
DON'T KNOW
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Other management activities - Specify: 4095____________________________________________________________________________
18
10. Have any of the following been challenges on this operation when establishing or managing the alley
cropping/intercropping systems?
Number
Potential Challenges
YES
1
Lack of information about establishment ................................................
4096
2
Difficulty establishing trees, crops, or forage ..........................................
4097
NO
DON'T KNOW
1
3
2
1
3
2
3
High startup costs
......................................................................................4098
1
3
2
4
Lack of information on management and maintenance .............................4099
1
3
2
5
Difficulty regrowing trees in an established alley cropping system .........
1
3
2
6
Expense of maintenance ...........................................................................4101
1
3
2
7
Lack of information on recommended tree/crop species combinations
4102
1
3
2
8
Lack of knowledge among technical assistance providers .........................4103
1
3
2
9
Lack of examples or demonstration sites ...................................................4104
1
3
2
10
Lack of financial assistance
.......................................................................4105
1
3
2
11
Lack of markets for products ..................................................................
4106
1
3
2
12
Adds labor and complexity to management ...........................................
4107
1
3
2
13
Conflict with farm equipment, practices, or layout ..................................
4108
1
3
2
14
Trees and crops compete for space, light, water, and nutrients .............
4109
1
3
2
15
Wildlife damage to trees and crops ........................................................
4110
1
3
2
16
Tree/shrub pests and diseases ..............................................................
4111
1
3
2
17
Herbicide drift damaging trees/shrubs ....................................................
4112
1
3
2
18
Issues with snow drifts ...........................................................................
4113
1
3
2
19
Other challenge - Specify:
4100
4114
______________________________________________________________________________
11. Of the challenges listed above (1 - 19), which 3 are most significant to this
4115
operation? Enter the 3 corresponding numbers from the table above ......................
Enter Number
___ ___
4116
___ ___
4117
___ ___
19
Section 5 - Forest Farming / Multi-Story Cropping
Multi-Story Cropping/Forest Farming is the deliberate cultivation of crops under a canopy of trees. The canopy is often
modified to provide levels of light that favor growth and enhanced production of the understory crops. Crops may include
edibles (fruits, vegetables, nuts, mushrooms, etc.) tapping trees for syrup, nursery or landscaping plants, woodland
herbal/medicinal plants, and decorative/floral products. A tree farm or plantation is not considered forest farming unless
understory crops are intentionally cultivated underneath the canopy of trees.
Does this operation have any land in forest farming/multi-story cropping?
5000
1
Yes - Continue
3
No - Go to Section 6, bottom of page 22
1. Is the forest farming system on this operation managed in any of the following ways?
a. Wild-stewarded: Managing existing wild plant populations in a wooded environment with 5001
the goal of sustainable harvest. Involves minimal site preparation or inputs .................................1
Yes
3
No
b. Wild-simulated: Deliberately cultivating crops in a natural growing environment. Involves
minimal management to expose the soil for planting. Can involve modification of the
5002 1
forest canopy to favor growth .........................................................................................................
Yes
3
No
c. Woods-grown: Cultivation in rows and/or clusters of a single crop under the forest
canopy. May involve tilling, fertilizing, weeding and controlling disease and pests. Often
5003 1
includes clearing vegetation in the understory and thinning the forest overstory ...........................
Yes
3
No
Forest Farming
Acres
5004
2. How many acres of land does this operation have in forest farming/multi-story cropping?
INCLUDE: land owned, rented, and leased from others ................................................................................
3. Were any of the following activities used to establish the forest farming system on this operation?
Establishment Activities
YES
Cultivation for weed control/site preparation .......................................................
5005
Used barrier weed control (mulch, plastic, etc.) to establish crops ......................
5006
Used herbicides for weed control/site preparation ..............................................
5007
Used fertilizer and/or soil amendments prior to or during establishment .............
5008
Cleared debris (leaf layer, fallen trees, branches, rocks, etc.) .............................
5009
Removed trees (thinning) ....................................................................................
5010
Pruned tree branches ..........................................................................................
5011
Removed competing understory vegetation ........................................................
5012
Installed irrigation infrastructure ..........................................................................
5013
Installed fencing and/or tree tubes to protect trees/shrubs from livestock/wildlife
5014
NO
DON'T KNOW
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Other establishment activities - Specify: 5015___________________________________________________________
4. When were forest farming system(s) established on this operation? Check all that apply
5016
1
Less than 5 years ago
3
10 years - less than 15 years ago
2
5 years - less than 10 years ago
4
Greater than 15 years ago
5
Don't Know
20
5. Have any of the following activities occurred, or will occur, to manage/maintain the forest farming system on this
operation?
Management Activities
YES
Cultivation for weed control (pulling, disking, plowing, etc.) ................................
5017
Herbicides for weed control .................................................................................
5018
Barrier weed control (mulching/fabric) .................................................................
5019
Livestock grazing ................................................................................................
5020
Prescribed fire .....................................................................................................
5021
Irrigation ..............................................................................................................
5022
Fertilization and/or soil amendments ...................................................................
5023
Replanting trees ..................................................................................................
5024
Replanting understory crops ...............................................................................
5025
Pruning of tree branches and stems ...................................................................
5026
Pruning of understory branches and stems .........................................................
5027
Removal of living or dead trees (thinning) ...........................................................
5028
Removal/clearing of understory vegetation, rocks, and forest debris ..................
5029
Fencing or tree tubes to protect trees/crops from wildlife/livestock .....................
5030
NO
DON'T KNOW
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Other management activities- Specify: 5031____________________________________________________________
6. Of the crops/products originating from forest farming systems listed below, please specify whether this operation has:
►sold this before
►plans to sell this in the future
►use this for personal or on-farm use
Check all that apply
Crops, Products and Resources from Forest Farming
Sold this
before
Plan to sell
this in the
future
Use this for
personal or onfarm use
5032
5033
5034
5035
5036
5037
5038
5039
5040
5042
5043
5044
5047
5048
5051
5052
5056
5057
a. Firewood ...............................................................................................................
b. Trees for timber products (lumber, boards, veneer, utility poles, etc.) ..................
c. Trees for non-timber products (pulp, fence posts, woodchips, etc.) .......................
d. Edibles (shiitake mushrooms, maple syrup, ramps, etc.)
Specify products: 5041_____________________________________ ....................
e. Medicinal plants and herbs (American ginseng, goldenseal, etc.)
5046
Specify products: 5045_____________________________________ ....................
f.
Decorative plants and/or materials for landscaping
5050
Specify products: 5049_____________________________________ ....................
5055
g. Other crops/products - Specify:5053_________________________ .......................
21
7. Does forest farming provide any of the following benefits to this operation?
Number
Conservation Benefits
YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
....................................5057
1
3
2
2
Wildlife habitat
.......................................................................................... 5058
1
3
2
3
Improved soil health ..................................................................................5059
1
3
2
4
Improved soil erosion control .................................................................
1
3
2
5
Improved water quality ..............................................................................5061
1
3
2
6
................................................................5062
1
3
2
7
Increased carbon storage in soils, trees, and vegetation
..........................5063
1
3
2
8
Invasive weed control ...............................................................................5064
1
3
2
1
Habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects
Improved nutrient management
5060
Economic Benefits
9
Income from sale of products (edibles, timber, etc.) .................................5065
1
3
2
10
.............................................5066
1
3
2
11
Increased crop production/yield
................................................................5067
1
3
2
12
Improved crop quality ............................................................................... 5068
1
3
2
13
................................. 5069
1
3
2
14
Improvement of marginal unproductive or unfarmable land
......................5070
1
3
2
15
Increased water-use efficiency ................................................................. 5071
1
3
2
16
Increased land value .................................................................................5072
1
3
2
17
Revenue from conservation payments ..................................................... 5073
1
3
2
18
...................................................................5074
1
3
2
.......................................................................5075
1
3
2
20
Cultural/family tradition .............................................................................5076
1
3
2
21
Hunting ...................................................................................................
19
Crops/products for on-farm or personal use
Income diversification from multiple crops/products
Revenue from hunting leases
Timber stand improvement
Other Benefits
5077
1
3
2
................................................................5078
1
3
2
23
Improved resilience to weather extremes (drought, flood, etc.)
................5079
1
3
2
24
Aesthetics/scenic beauty ..........................................................................5080
1
3
2
22
25
Recreation (other than hunting)
Other benefit(s) - Specify:
5081
_____________________________________________________________________________
8. Of the forest farming benefits listed above (1 - 25), which 3 are most
important to this operation? Enter the 3 corresponding numbers from the
5082
table above ...........................................................................................................
Enter Number
___ ___
5083
9. In the next five years, will the acreage in forest farming or multi-story cropping for this operation
increase, decrease or stay the same? Check one
5085
1
Increase - Specify reason(s):
5086
2
Decrease - Specify reason(s):
5087
3
Stay the same
4
Don't Know
___ ___
5084
___ ___
22
10. Have any of the following been challenges when establishing or managing the forest farming system?
Number
Potential Challenges
Yes
1
5088
Lack of information about establishment ....................................................
2
Difficulty establishing crops .................................................................
3
No
Don't Know
1
3
2
1
3
2
5090
High startup costs ......................................................................................
1
3
2
4
Lack of information on management and maintenance
5091
.............................
1
3
2
5
Difficulty regrowing trees within an established forest farming system ...5092
1
3
2
6
5093
Expense of maintenance ...........................................................................
1
3
2
7
Lack of information on recommended crop species ............................
5094
1
3
2
8
Lack of knowledge among technical assistance providers ..................
5095
1
3
2
9
5096
Lack of examples or demonstration sites ...................................................
1
3
2
10
5097
Lack of financial assistance .......................................................................
1
3
2
11
Lack of markets for products ...............................................................
5098
1
3
2
12
Adds labor and complexity to management ...........................................5099
1
3
2
13
Conflict with farm equipment, practices, or layout ..................................5100
1
3
2
14
Trees and crops compete for space, light, water, and nutrients .............5101
1
3
2
15
Wildlife damage to trees and/or understory crops
..................................5102
1
3
2
16
Tree/shrub pests and diseases ..............................................................5103
1
3
2
17
Theft of forest farming crops ..................................................................5104
1
3
2
18
Other challenge(s) - Specify:
5089
5105
_________________________________________________________________________
11. Of the challenges listed above (1 - 18), which 3 are most significant to this
5106
operation? Enter the 3 corresponding numbers from the table above ...................
Enter Number
___ ___
5107
___ ___
5108
___ ___
Section 6 - General Knowledge
Did you fill out at least one of the previous agroforestry sections in this survey (i.e. for windbreaks, silvopasture, riparian
forest buffers, alley cropping and/or forest farming)?
6000
6001
6002
Yes - I filled out at least one section - Go to item 1, page 23
No - this operation never practiced agroforestry - Go to Section 7, back page
No - this operation stopped using agroforestry since filling out the 2017 Census of Agriculture.
Specify which agroforestry practice was stopped and why:
6003____________________________________________________________________________
Go to Section 7, back page
6004
No - this operation uses other forms of agroforestry not specified in this survey.
Briefly describe the system:
6005____________________________________________________________________________
Go to Section 7, back page
23
1. Do you use any of the following resources when gathering information about agroforestry?
Number
Information Source
YES
Neighboring farmers, non-neighbor farmers or farmer groups ...............
6006
2
Conservation district staff .......................................................................
6007
3
Private forester .......................................................................................
6008
4
Agricultural or conservation consultant from a for-profit business ..........
6009
5
Non-profit organization ...........................................................................
6010
University Cooperative Extension ...........................................................
6011
7
State agricultural, environment or forestry staff ......................................
6012
8
Federal agricultural, environment or forestry staff ..................................
6013
9
Internet ...................................................................................................
6014
10
Social media ...........................................................................................
6015
Email/E-newsletter .................................................................................
6016
12
Farming/conservation magazines ...........................................................
6017
13
Books, print newsletters, brochures .......................................................
6018
14
Peer reviewed scientific journals ............................................................
6019
15
Have someone visit this operation ..........................................................
6020
Visit a different operation (field tour, demonstration site, etc.) ................
6021
17
Attendance at a conference or workshop ...............................................
6022
18
Other information source - Specify:
1
6
11
16
NO
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
6023 ______________________________________________________
2. Of the information sources listed above (1 - 18), which 3 are most useful to
6024
this operation? Enter the 3 corresponding numbers from the table above .............
Enter Number
___ ___
6025
___ ___
6026
___ ___
3. Has this operation used any of the following funding sources to establish, manage and/or support agroforestry practices:
6027
a. Self-funded with own money? ............................ 1
6028
b. Loans from banks or credit unions?.................... 1
6029
c. Loans from private investors? ............................ 1
d. Federal funding (grants, loans, cost share, etc.)?
6030
1
Yes - Please specify program:
3
No
6031
e. State funding (grants, loans, cost share, etc.)?
6032
f.
1
Yes - Please specify program:
3
No
6033
Funding from a non-governmental organization?
6034
1
Yes - Please specify:
3
No
g. Other - Please specify:
6036
6035
Yes
3
No
Yes
3
No
Yes
3
No
24
4. If this operation sells products originating from any of its agroforestry systems, please indicate where they have been
sold. Only fill in column(s) corresponding to the agroforestry practice(s) this operation utilizes.
Products
from
Windbreak
Places where agroforestry crops/products have
been or will be sold
Products
Products from
Products
Products
from
Riparian
from Alley/ from Forest
Silvopasture Forest Buffer Intercropping Farming
6037
a. Food distributor, broker, or processor .........................
6038
6039
6040
6041
6042
b. Grain elevator .............................................................
6043
6044
6045
6046
6047
c. Ethanol or biodiesel facility .........................................
6048
6049
6050
6051
6052
d. Restaurants, grocery stores, or institutions
like schools and hospitals ...........................................
6053
6054
6055
6056
6057
e. Food cooperative ........................................................
6058
6059
6060
6061
6062
Animal stockyards ......................................................
6063
6064
6065
6066
6067
g. Other farmers .............................................................
6068
6069
6070
6071
6072
h. Farmers' market .........................................................
6073
6074
6075
6076
i.
6077
U-pick .........................................................................
6078
6079
6080
6081
j.
6082
Farm stand or store ....................................................
6083
6084
6085
6086
6087
k. Community Supported Agriculture ..............................
6088
6089
6090
6091
6092
Loggers purchasing standing trees
(stumpage) .................................................................
6093
6094
6095
6096
6097
m. Wood products direct-to-mill, wood
manufacturer, timber supplier, etc. .............................
6097
6099
6100
6101
n. Other: Please Specify: 6102
6104
6105
6106
6107
f.
l.
6103
___________________________________ ....................................
Section 7 - Conclusion
Contact Information:
Operation Phone:
Operation Email:
9936
9937
check if
cell phone
(________) ________-_______________
Respondent Name:
Respondent Phone: (if different from above)
9912
9911
check if
cell phone
(________) ________-_______________
9910
Date:
MM
__ __
DD
YY
__ __ __ __
This completes the survey. Thank you for your help.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Response
1-Comp
9901
2-R
3-Inac
4-Office Hold
5-R – Est
6-Inac – Est
7-Off Hold – Est
S/E Name
Respondent
1-Op/Mgr
2-Spouse
3-Acct/Bkpr
4-Partner
9-Other
9902
Mode
1-PASI (Mail)
2-PATI (Tel)
3-PAPI (Face-toFace)
6-Email
7-Fax
19-Other
Enum.
9903
9998
Eval.
9900
Change
9985
Office Use for POID
9989
__ __ __ - __ __ __ - __ __ __
Optional Use
9907
9908
9906
9916
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