Preliminary Findings of MAEAP Livestock Producers 2008 Survey Center for Economic Analysis Michigan State University 13 November 2008
Sampling Frame Survey sample was drawn from list of MAEAP verified and pending verification livestock producers 197 surveys were mailed out to livestock producers –49% response rate –Analyses were done on 95 valid questionnaires
Participation in MAEAP
MAEAP Verification
Effectiveness of MAEAP in Communicating that Producers are Responsible Stewards to Stakeholders
Comparison of MAEAP Verification with CAFO Permit
MAEAP Participation Conveys to Others that I am an Environmental Steward
The Regulatory (DEQ) Personnel view my farm favorably because of my MAEAP participation
DEQ is less likely to audit my operation if I participate in MAEAP
MAEAP reduces my liability if there is an environmental accident on my farm
The existence of MAEAP may help preempt future regulation of livestock producers
Barriers to MAEAP participation
Motivation for MAEAP participation
Suggestions for Encouraging more Producers to Participate in MAEAP
Discussions