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Perceptions of Agriculture
This survey is part of a research project being conducted by members of the Holston High School FFA. This survey is designed to help determine the relationship between students' understanding of current agriculture issues and their enrollment in agriculture courses. Even if you have never taken an Agriculture Education class your participation is still needed.
Please take your time and answer the questions to the best of your abilities. Your participation in this project is greatly appreciated.
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- Which of the following Washington County High Schools are you graduating from in 2012?*
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- What is your gender?*
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- I was an active member of 4-H during my High School Career.*
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- I was an active member of the National FFA Organization during my High School Career.*
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- Check all of the following Agriculture Education courses that you have taken during your high school career.*
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- Which of the following best describes where I live?*
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- I have relatives that are involved in the production of agricultural commodities such as beef cattle, dairy, horses, crops etc.*
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- Agricultural runoff is the primary contributor to water pollution.*
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- Organic foods are healthier than commercially processed foods.*
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- Domestically produced food is fresher and safer than food that is imported.*
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- The agriculture industry does not include careers other than farming.*
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- Agricultural technologies have increased greatly over the last 25 years.*
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- Organic foods are cheaper to produce than foods produced using commercial fertilizers and pesticides.*
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- Today’s farmers produce 262% more food with 2% fewer inputs (labor, seeds, feed, fertilizer, etc.), compared with 1950.*
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- Pesticides can be used safely when producing food.*
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- Agricultural producers have done a good job; and will continue to look for every opportunity to improve quality and safety.*
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- Farmers work hard to gain the knowledge, training and skill to use chemicals safely and responsibly.*
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- Farmers are concerned about the humane treatment of animals.*
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- Agriculture is the largest industry in the Commonwealth of Virginia.*
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- The average age for farmers in Virginia is 57 years old.*
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- Americans enjoy a food supply that is abundant, affordable, and overall among the safest in the world.*
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- Only organic methods should be used to produce food.*
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- Farm and ranch families comprise 2% of the U.S. population.*
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- Every high school students should be required to take and pass one Agricultural Education course in order to receive a high school diploma.*
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- Farmers should NOT use chemicals in crop production.*
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- Livestock (cattle, pigs, etc.) should NOT be used for food.*
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- For every $1.00 consumers spend on food in the U.S., the farmer / rancher receives approximately 25 cents.*
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- The world food supply has increased as a result of improved technology.*
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- Farmers have no control over food prices in the supermarket.*
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- Organic production methods are a realistic alternative to using pesticides.*
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