Research Study on Grazing Practices in Southwest Washington
This research study conducted by Samantha Bussan and team aimed to understand farmers' and ranchers' perceptions of incentives and barriers related to grazing practices in Southwest Washington. The study gathered responses from 133 participants, with 89 engaging in grazing practices. The survey design, distribution process, and key findings were meticulously documented to inform conservation efforts and agency relationships. The study revealed valuable insights for the Thurston County Habitat Conservation Plan.
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Samantha Bussan Survey of Grazing Practices in Southwest Washington Samantha Bussan, Stephen Bramwell, Sarah Hamman, Cheryl Schultz samantha.bussan@wsu.edu
Goals Understand perceptions of: incentives, barriers, Understand current land use practices Inform Thurston County Habitat Conservation Plan conservation interest, and agency relationships among farmers and ranchers
Designing the survey Developed survey 2018 Reviewed by a focus group of farmers/ranchers fall 2018 Stephen Bramwell Sarah Hamman Cheryl Schultz
Distribution Certified as Exempt from Further Review by WSU s IRB February 2019 Email & mailed versions Samantha Bussan
Results Total responses: 133 How many had grazing: 89 Samantha Bussan
Question 2 1: 2 3 4 5: Extremely Strong Interest No Interest
Question 2 1: 2 3 4 5: Extremely Strong Barrier Not a Barrier
