Ag Based Business Survey

First name

Last name

Email

Phone

Address

1. How familiar are you with First Foods and their cultural importance?

I know a lot about them

I know a little

Not too much

I’m not familiar

2. Have you ever taken part in traditional or harvested food preservation (like canning, drying, or smoking)?

Yes

No

Not Sure

3. What challenges make it hard for you to access or preserve foods you have grown or harvested? (Check all that apply)

I need more knowledge or training

I don’t have the right equipment or space

It’s hard to find the foods I need

I don’t have enough time

Other (please share): _______________

Other (Please Specify)

4. What kinds of support from NCFS would be most helpful to you? (Check all that apply)

A shared kitchen with professional tools

Hands-on workshops or trainings about food preservation

Help starting or growing a food business

Cultural learning about First Foods

Support for farm or ag-based businesses

5. Have you thought about turning your interest in traditional foods or farming into a small business?

Yes, I already have

Yes, I’m planning to

Maybe someday

Not right now

6. Do you currently run or help with a farm, ranch, or food-related business?

Yes

No

7. If yes, what specific challenges do you face in this business? (Check all that apply)

Finding places to sell your products

Getting enough money or funding

Meeting rules and regulations

Getting the right tools or technology

Finding workers or help when you need it

Other (Please specify below)

Other (please specify)

8. Would you be interested in business services or collaborative efforts designed to address these agricultural barriers?

Yes

No

Possibly, I’d like more information

9. Would you like more information on participating in an NCFS initiative focused on traditional food or agricultural business development?

Yes

No

Possibly, I’d like more information

10. Is there anything else you’d like to share? How can NCFS better support you or your community?

Thank you for sharing your voice with us. Your input will help NCFS offer better support to our community—especially around traditional foods and agricultural small business development.

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