1. Preliminary Results of MGSP 2008 Survey Center for Economic Analysis Michigan State University 29 July 2008

2. Sampling Frame 2400 surveys were mailed out –1200 farmers –800 rural residents –400 urban residents Undeliverable/bad addresses were minimal –18 for farm residents –66 for non-farm residents

3. Survey response rate (2008)

4. Survey response rate (1996-2008)

5. Distribution of 2008 sample

6. County of respondents (2000 & 2008)

7. Age of respondents (2008)

8. Age of Respondents (1996-2008)

9. Gender of respondents (2008) Male, 60.1% Female, 39.9% Male, 75.9% Female, 24.1% Male, 81.3% Female, 18.7% Urban (n=148)Rural (n=299) Farmers (n=422)

10. Gender of respondents (1996-2008)

11. Level of Education (2008)

12. Level of Education (1996-2008)

13. Race/Ethnicity (2008)

14. Farm operations

15. Farm Size (1996-2008)

16. Groundwater Knowledge (2000 & 2008)

17. Groundwater Knowledge (2008) StatementPercentage of respondents with correct answer FarmRuralUrban Groundwater in Michigan provides water to lakes and streams. (Correct)828378 Groundwater generally follows the contours of the land surface. (Correct)636669 Irrigation and lawn watering can affect the amount of water leaching into the ground. (Correct) 88 90 Once it reaches the water table, groundwater does not move, unless pumped. (Incorrect) 726861 Water that looks clear and tastes good is safe to drink. (Incorrect)87*94*88* Just like surface water, groundwater flows downhill. (Correct)404447 It is more cost effective to prevent pollution of groundwater than to pay for the cleanup. (Correct) 91 Less than 1% of the earth’s water is available for drinking. (Correct)374036 An average American uses 50 gallons of water each day. (Incorrect)161720 Groundwater in Michigan can best be described as an interconnected series of rivers, streams, and caverns. (Incorrect) 1011 It is best to apply lawn fertilizers in the spring before the grass starts to turn green. (Incorrect) 343233 Groundwater in Michigan can best be described as a wet sponge where water fills the spaces between soil particles. (Correct) 585552 Approximately 50% of Michigan’s population relies on groundwater for drinking purposes. (Correct) 515347 The Groundwater Stewardship Program is a voluntary program that helps people select practices that reduce the risk of groundwater contamination. (Correct) 63*54*52*

18. Groundwater Knowledge (1996-2008) StatementPercentage of respondents with correct answer 199620002008 Groundwater in Michigan provides water to lakes and streams. (Correct)827781 Groundwater generally follows the contours of the land surface. (Correct)57 65 Irrigation and lawn watering can affect the amount of water leaching into the ground. (Correct) 868588 Once it reaches the water table, groundwater does not move, unless pumped. (Incorrect) 716668 Water that looks clear and tastes good is safe to drink. (Incorrect)888689 Just like surface water, groundwater flows downhill. (Correct)4543 It is more cost effective to prevent pollution of groundwater than to pay for the cleanup. (Correct) 92 90 Less than 1% of the earth’s water is available for drinking. (Correct)444338 An average American uses 50 gallons of water each day. (Incorrect)1617 Groundwater in Michigan can best be described as an interconnected series of rivers, streams, and caverns. (Incorrect) 111611 It is best to apply lawn fertilizers in the spring before the grass starts to turn green. (Incorrect) -3633 Groundwater in Michigan can best be described as a wet sponge where water fills the spaces between soil particles. (Correct) 615556 Approximately 50% of Michigan’s population relies on groundwater for drinking purposes. (Correct) 575251 The Groundwater Stewardship Program is a voluntary program that helps people select practices that reduce the risk of groundwater contamination. (Correct) 464158

19. High risk perception of land use on groundwater (2008)

20. High risk perception of land use on groundwater (1996-2008)

23. Participation in Groundwater Programs (1996-2008)

25. Sources of Groundwater Information (2008)

26. Water supply to homes (1996-2008) Farmers Non-Farmers

27. Origin of Public Water (1996-2008) Farmers Non-Farmers

28. Testing of drinking water (1996-2008)

29. Home and Garden Practices of Non-Farmers (2000 & 2008) Undesirable Practice

30. Farm Management Practices of Farmers (2008) NOTE: FAS is Farm Assessment System

31. Farm Management Practices of Farmers (2000 & 2008) Undesirable Practices

32. Farmers’ Participation in NRCS Programs (2008) NOTE: NCRS is National Resources Conservation Service

33. Farmers’ Participation in Assessment Systems (2000-2008)

34. Effectiveness of Assessment Systems in providing Technical Assistance (2008)

35. Motivating factors for participating in Assessment Systems (2008)

36. Barriers to participation in Assessment Systems (2008)

37. Knowledge of and participation in MAEAP (2008) Familiarity with MAEAP MAEAP verified

38. Participation in MAEAP by Farmers familiar with MAEAP (2008) Plan to be MAEAP verified MAEAP Phase 1 Attendance

39. Barrier to MAEAP by Non- participating Farmers (2008)

40. Salient Findings Noticeable shifts in demographics –2008 sample was older –Proportion of females in farm and urban sub- samples increased substantially, but declined marginally for rural sub-sample. Small farm predominate in 2008 as opposed to large farms in 2000

41. Salient Findings There has been significant change in knowledge on 6 of 14 measures between 2000 and 2008 surveys –Farm residents were more likely to correctly identify MGSP –Rural residents were more likely to know that water that looks clear and tastes good is not necessarily safe for drinking Risk perception of groundwater contamination has increased dramatically since 2000

42. Salient Findings The inverse relationship between risk intensification and proximity to respondents’ household remains Rural and urban residents are consistent in their rating of perceived risk to groundwater from materials and land use and practices Farmers now see agricultural chemicals as constituting moderate to high impact on groundwater quality

43. Salient Findings Current participation in groundwater programs has declined since 2000 Groundwater stewardship practices among farmers have generally declined Farmers in any A*Syst are more likely to engage in groundwater stewardship practices Tangible incentives are good motivators for farmers’ participation in assessment systems Groundwater stewardship practices among home owners have risen