1. Preliminary Findings of MAEAP Livestock Producers 2008 Survey Center for Economic Analysis Michigan State University 13 November 2008

2. 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

3. Participation in MAEAP

4. MAEAP Verification

5. Effectiveness of MAEAP in Communicating that Producers are Responsible Stewards to Stakeholders

6. Comparison of MAEAP Verification with CAFO Permit

7. MAEAP Participation Conveys to Others that I am an Environmental Steward

8. The Regulatory (DEQ) Personnel view my farm favorably because of my MAEAP participation

9. DEQ is less likely to audit my operation if I participate in MAEAP

10. MAEAP reduces my liability if there is an environmental accident on my farm

11. The existence of MAEAP may help preempt future regulation of livestock producers

12. Barriers to MAEAP participation

13. Motivation for MAEAP participation

14. Suggestions for Encouraging more Producers to Participate in MAEAP

15. Discussions