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13 Percentage of Decision Maker Respondents Percentage of Respondents 6 A farm in a rural area Rural area, not a farm Urban or suburban area outside of city limits Subdivision in a town or city Downtown area in a city or town 2% 9% 48% 34% 7% 4% 22% 14% 11% 45% 35% 25% 15% 5%

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15 Percentage of Respondents Percentage of Respondents 45% 42 35% 25% % 5% 2 0 Less than 12th grade 17 9 High school graduate 13 Some college, no degree year college degree 4-year college degree 12 Graduate or Professional degree Very Liberal Liberal Moderate Conservative Very Conservative

16 Percentage of Respondents Percentage of Respondents Democrat Republican Independent Non-affiliated Other Never been involved in agriculture nor any family involvement 8 12 Not involved in agriculture, but someone in my immediate family is Been involved with agriculture in the past 8 5 Involved in agriculture as a hobby 4 2 Involved in agriculture for a living

17 Percentage of Respondents Percentage of Respondents Public supplymunicipal 10 8 Private supply Public supply- rural water district Public supplymunicipal Private supply Public supply- rural water district

18 Percentage of Respondents 45% 35% 25% 15% 5% Not at all Confident 5% 3% Slightly Confident Fairly Confident 34% 32% Highly Confident 31% 31% Extremely Confident 19% 24%

19 Percentage of Respondents Percentage of Respondents 45% 35% 25% 15% 5% Not at all Confident 5% Slightly Confident 13% 5% Fairly Confident 36% Highly Confident 27% 41% Extremely Confident 15% 31% 45% 35% 25% 15% 5% Not at all Confident 7% 16% Slightly Confident 25% Fairly Confident 36% Highly Confident 26% 13% Extremely Confident 11% 6%

20 Average Level of Confidence Confidence in water for community Confidence in quality of tap water** Confident in quality of Florida natural water systems**

21 Average Perception of Water Use Hay Production** Horse Production** Cattle Ornamental Production** Plant Industry Dairy Industry Home Landscapes* Tree Farms** Citrus Production** Nursery Industry** Public Use** Golf Courses Vegetable Production

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23 Percentage of Respondents who Agreed or Strongly Agreed Percentage of Respondents who Agreed or Strongly Agreed I know farmers will be concerned about water resources when they make important decisions about farming 78 Sound principles seem to guide farmers' behavior when it comes to water use Farmers can be relied upon to keep their promises when it comes to water use I think it is important to watch farmers closely so they do not take advantage of water resources Farmers should use as little pesticides as absolutely necessary even if it means I have to pay more for the food I purchase Farmers should save as much water as possible when irrigating crops even if it means I have to pay more for the food I purchase 65 Farmers should use as little fertilizer as absolutely necessary even if it means I have to pay more for the food I purchase

24 Percentage of Respondents who Agreed or Strongly Agreed Farmers conserve water Farming protects our natural environment 48 Farm lands or privately owned agricultural lands allow water to return to and recharge groundwater resources 54 Farmers only use as much fertilizer as necessary on their fields and crops Farmers only use as much pesticides as necessary on their fields and crops

25 Percentage of Respondents who Agreed or Strongly Agreed Pesticides used on Fertilizers used on farms pollute natural farms pollute natural water sources water sources Animal waste produced on farms pollutes natural water sources Farming causes water runoff Farming causes soil erosion

26 Percentage of Respondents who Agreed or Strongly Agreed Protecting farms is a way to preserve open space 59 Farms preserve open space Farms serve as a buffer to urban areas Wildlife habitats would suffer if there were fewer farms in Florida Farms are a way to protect wildlife Farms provide habitats for endangered species 15 5 There is no need for farms to preserve open space α

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30 Average Level of Agreement Proper Nutrition/Fertilizer Management** Proper Pest Management** Proper Water Management** Proper Animal Management**

31 Average Level of Importance Nutrient/Fetilizer Management Pest Management** Water Management Animal Waste Management

32 Percentage of Respondents More likely to buy products that you know uses BMPs 73 Would pay more for a product that was grown or raised by a farmer using BMPs

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34 Average Level of Familiarity Clean Water Act** Everglades Restoration Project** 1.65 Safe Drinking Water Act** 1.56 Air and Water Pollution Control Act** 1.46 The Water Quality Assurance Act** 1.38 Florida Spring Initiative** 1.3 Apalachicola River and Bay Management Plan** Total Maximum Daily Loads** Basin Management Action Plans **

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36 Percentage of Respondents 45% 35% 45% 39% 34% 25% 15% 17% 16% 15% 15% 13% 5% 8% 7% 4%

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38 Percentage of Respondents 45% 35% 31% 33% 35% 36% 39% 28% 28% 26% 25% 23% 16% 17% 21% 23% 21% 15% 14% 11% 19% 13% 14% 15% 18% 18% 13% 18% 5% Landscape buffers Private well protection 3% Water issues Septic system related to management forest management Farming Success Stories Irrigation Community management actions concerning water issues Watershed restoration Restoring fish Home and and aquatic garden habitat landscaping ideas for Florida yards Shoreline clean-up Fish and wildlife water needs Fertilizer and pesticide management

39 Percentage of Respondents % % 34% 36% 8% 2% 19% 12% 14% 11% 19% 14% 14% 23% 14% 14% 34%

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