Rationale: This learner survey is provided to better understand the background and specific needs of students and to effectively revise the National Forage and Grasslands Curriculum.
Learner Survey:
1. In which region of the U.S. do you live?
| a. northwest | d. southeast |
|---|---|
| b. southwest | e. midwest |
| c. northeast | f. other |
2. Class status:
| a. high school graduate | e. senior |
|---|---|
| b. college freshman | f. graduate |
| c. sophomore | g. postgrad employed |
| d. junior | h. other |
3. What is/was your college major?
| a. agriculture | d. economics |
|---|---|
| b. biology | e. other |
| c. pre-veterinary |
4. Career choice:
| a. farmer | d. consultant |
| b. extension agent | e. veterinarian |
| c. agri-business | f. other |
5. What is your environmental background?
| a. farm | d. small town |
| b. city | e. other |
| c. large town |
6. Percent of this course you plan to complete
| a. 0-20% | d. 60-80% |
| b. 20-40% | e. 80-100% |
| c. 40-60% | f. unsure |
7. Gender
| a. female | b. male |
8. What is your reason for taking this course?
- a. required for major
- b. personal interest
- c. job requirement
9. With which of the following animals have you had experience (circle all that apply)?
| a. beef cattle | e. sheep |
| b. dairy cows | f. goats |
| c. horses | g. other |
| d. deer | h. no experience |
10. Age range
| a. under 25 | c. 40-59 |
| b. 25-39 | d. over 60 |
