This survey aims to collect information about the forage (haying and grazing) practices in Eastern KS. The data gathered will inform Extension and research at K-State to develop programming and information. Your participation is voluntary and anonymous. We will not use your name, farm name, or any identifying information that would lead to precise location of the farm. You information will not be distributed for other’s research. Identifiers might be removed from the identifiable private information, and, after such removal, the information could be used for future research studies or distributed to another investigator for future research studies without additional informed consent.

The survey will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete and poses no risk to you. You may skip any question you do not want to answer. By submitting your survey, you consent to the use of your data for research purposes. If you do not agree to this, then please refrain from completing.

If you have questions or concerns about this study please contact Tina Sullivan, study director at tsullivan@ksu.edu.

Please indicate your consent to let the K-State Extension Group use your responses. In answering yes to the following statement you acknowledge the following statement, "I understand this project is research, and that my participation is voluntary. I also understand that if I decide to participate in this study, I may withdraw my consent at any time, and stop participating at any time without explanation, penalty, or loss of benefits, or academic standing to which I may otherwise be entitled." For more information regarding informed consent, please contact Lisa Rubin, Chair of the Committee on Research Involving Human Subject, at the K-State University Research Compliance Office at (785)532-3224.

After reading and understanding the consent statement above, would you like to participate in this survey?
How would you classify your farm from the forage production perspective?
Approximately, how many acres are in some kind of haying/grazing for your farm? This is not your entire farm size that may be used for row cropping, etc
What is the average age of all forage stands?
What is the predominant grass type across fields whether it is haying/forage?
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What is the predominant grass type across fields whether it is grazing/pasture? 
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How often do you soil sample any of your fields for any use (haying/grazing) production?
Do you apply any of these nutrient products for fertility needs? Please select all that apply
When is your generalized cutting time if for haying? Please select all that apply. 
Do you utilize any of these pasture management options for your livestock/grazing acreage? Please select all that apply 
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Do your fields for forage/bailing get affected by any of these issues? Please select all that apply.
Do your fields for grazing/livestock get affected by any of these issues? Please select all that apply.
For any field, have you tried to thicken the stand (grow more forage) with any of these options? Select all that apply. 
If you have numerous fields you manage, how would you describe your management style across fields?