A Feasibility Study for Urban Edge Agricultural Parks - SAGE

12. Would you be interested and willing to farm in a collective situation, where your neighborsare other farmers, and where infrastructure is shared?Yes No13. Would you be interested and willing to farm in an Urban Edge Agricultural Park wherecontrolled public access and education are components?Yes No14. If you are willing to consider some sort of shared farming situation, which of the followingalternatives would be your preference? (circle response that applies)- Collective ownership/Management of infrastructure and amenities (e.g. packing house,farm stand, educational facility, etc.)- Completely independent farming operation with a farmowners association that managesthe minimum infrastructure (e.g. roads, irrigation)15. What sort of tenure (rental/lease/ownership) arrangement would you prefer in an idealsituation? (circle those that apply)RentalStandard Lease (1-3 years)Long-term lease (4 years or more) Ownership16. How much land are you interested in farming?___________ Acres17. How important is it for you to live on your farm? (circle response that applies)Very ImportantMarginally ImportantSomewhat ImportantNot Important at all18. How important is it for you to have on-farm housing for employees and workers? (circleresponse that applies)Very ImportantMarginally ImportantSomewhat ImportantNot Important at allResources for Obtaining Access to Land19. Do you feel that your access to good farmland is limited?Yes Noa. If yes, why?____________________________________________________________________________________20. Would you be interested in farming in another location if it meant: (circle those that apply)Better soilBetter access to marketsCollective management of infrastructureOther ________________