The online survey was conducted between November 7, 2012 and November 20, 2012 and generally replicated prior surveys conducted in 2010 and 2011.
• Survey population consisted of 353 agriculture leaders including...
– producer and staff leadership of industry associations and organizations.
– CSU leadership.
– Boards, Commissions, and Advisory Councils of the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
• 118 completed surveys were recorded.
• 33% completed response rate.
– The typical response rate for external surveys is 10% to 15%.