Mushroom Growers' Survey - 2015

Mushroom Growers' Survey - 2015
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Purpose

The purpose of this survey is to provide reliable estimates of Canadian production of mushrooms.

Additional information

The results are publicly released. The data are used by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, other government departments and provincial governments as well as producer's organizations, for the purpose of analyzing domestic production trends, with particular interest on imports, and the varieties of mushrooms grown on different types of farms. Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

Authority

This information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19.

COMPLETION OF THIS QUESTIONNAIRE IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT UNDER THIS ACT.

Confidentiality

Your answers are confidential.

The Statistics Act protects the confidentiality of information collected by Statistics Canada.
Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects which could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent or as permitted by the Statistics Act. Statistics Canada will use the information from this survey for statistical purposes.

Data-sharing agreements

To reduce respondent burden, Statistics Canada has entered into data-sharing agreements with provincial and territorial statistical agencies and other government organizations, which have agreed to keep the data confidential and use them only for statistical purposes. Statistics Canada will only share data from this survey with those organizations that have demonstrated a requirement to use the data.

Section 11 of the Statistics Act provides for the sharing of information with provincial and territorial statistical agencies that meet certain conditions. These agencies must have the legislative authority to collect the same information, on a mandatory basis, and the legislation must provide substantially the same provisions for confidentiality and penalties for disclosure of confidential information as the Statistics Act. Because these agencies have the legal authority to compel businesses to provide the same information, consent is not requested and businesses may not object to the sharing of the data.

For this survey, there are Section 11 agreements with the provincial statistical agencies of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.

The shared data will be limited to information pertaining to business establishments located within the jurisdiction of the respective province or territory.

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For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the Prince Edward Island statistical agency, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.

For agreements with provincial and territorial government organizations, the shared data will be limited to information pertaining to business establishments located within the jurisdiction of the respective province or territory.

Record linkage

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Your participation is vital to ensuring that the information collected in this survey is accurate and comprehensive.

OPERATOR

MAIN RESPONDENT

  • a: Given name and initial(s)
  • b: Family Name
  • c: Telephone number
  • d: Fax Number
  • e: Other Telephone Number
  • f: Number and Street Name
  • g: Post Office (name of city, town or village where mail is received)
  • h: Province
  • i: Postal Code
  • j: Email Address (if applicable)

ALTERNATE RESPONDENT

  • a: Given name and initial(s)
  • b: Family Name
  • c: Check this box if the address and telephone number is the same as main respondent.
  • d: Telephone Number
  • e: Fax Number
  • f: Other Telephone Number
  • g: Number and Street Name
  • h: Post Office (name of city, town or village where mail is received)
  • i: Province
  • j: Postal Code

ALTERNATE RESPONDENT

  • a: Given name and initial(s)
  • b: Family Name
  • c: Check this box if the address and telephone number is the same as main respondent.
  • d: Telephone Number
  • e: Fax Number
  • f: Other Telephone Number
  • g: Number and Street Name
  • h: Post Office (name of city, town or village where mail is received)
  • i: Province
  • j: Postal Code

MUSHROOMS

MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:1.

What species of mushrooms did you grow in 20XX? (Check all that apply)

  • 1: Agaricus (Fill in Part I, on this page, 'Agaricus Mushrooms')
  • 2: Shiitake (Lentinus edodes) - (Fill in Part II, Section A: 'Shiitake Mushrooms')
  • 3: Oyster (Pleurotus) - (Fill in Part II, Section B: 'Oyster and Other Species of Mushrooms')
  • 4: Other (specify)

PART I - AGARICUS MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: AGARICUS MUSHROOMS

PART I - AGARICUS MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: AGARICUS MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:1.

Type of Operation

PART I - AGARICUS MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: AGARICUS MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:a)

What type of operation did you have for your Agaricus production in 20XX?

  • 1: Bed
  • 2: Tray
  • 3: Tunnel
  • 4: Other (specify)

PART I - AGARICUS MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: AGARICUS MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:b)

What growing medium did you use for your Agaricus production in 20XX?

  • 1: Straw based compost
  • 2: Hay based compost
  • 3: Hay/straw/manure based compost
  • 4: Manure based compost
  • 5: Other (specify)

PART I - AGARICUS MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: AGARICUS MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:2.

Crop production and sales of Agaricus mushrooms

PART I - AGARICUS MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: AGARICUS MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:a)

Total growing area for Agaricus mushrooms (standing footage) for the following year.

  • 1: Square feet
  • 2: Square metres

    Quantity
  • 1: Pounds
  • 2: Kilograms

PART I - AGARICUS MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: AGARICUS MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:b)

Total growing area for Agaricus mushrooms (standing footage) in 20XX.

  • 1: Square feet
  • 2: Square metres

    Quantity
  • 1: Pounds
  • 2: Kilograms

PART I - AGARICUS MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: AGARICUS MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:c)

Total growing area spawned in 20XX (i.e., 10,000 sq. ft., spawned three times = 30,000 sq. ft.)

  • 1: Square feet
  • 2: Square metres

    Quantity
  • 1: Pounds
  • 2: Kilograms

PART I - AGARICUS MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: AGARICUS MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:d)

Fresh market sales of Agaricus mushrooms in 20XX.

  • 1: pounds
  • 2: kilograms
  • 3: Value $

PART I - AGARICUS MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: AGARICUS MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:e)

Sales to processors of Agaricus mushrooms in 20XX.

  • 1: pounds
  • 2: kilograms
  • 3: Value $

PART I - AGARICUS MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: AGARICUS MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:f)

Total Agaricus mushrooms sold in 20XX.

  • 1: pounds
  • 2: kilograms
  • 3: Value $

VALUE OF INVESTMENT FOR AGARICUS MUSHROOMS PRODUCTION

(at current fair market value)

VALUE OF INVESTMENT FOR AGARICUS MUSHROOMS PRODUCTION - Question identifier:a)

Total value of land only (leased or owned)

VALUE OF INVESTMENT FOR AGARICUS MUSHROOMS PRODUCTION - Question identifier:b)

Total value of all buildings (including bed structures, heating and cooling equipment) used for Agaricus production.

VALUE OF INVESTMENT FOR AGARICUS MUSHROOMS PRODUCTION - Question identifier:c)

Total value of all other machinery and equipment used in your Agaricus mushroom business.

LABOUR FOR AGARICUS MUSHROOMS PRODUCTION

(Please include paid members of your family engaged in your Agaricus mushroom operation, including management salaries)

LABOUR FOR AGARICUS MUSHROOMS PRODUCTION - Question identifier:a)

Total number of full-time employees in 20XX.

LABOUR FOR AGARICUS MUSHROOMS PRODUCTION - Question identifier:b)

Total number of part-time employees in 20XX( i.e., working less than 25 hours per week

LABOUR FOR AGARICUS MUSHROOMS PRODUCTION - Question identifier:c)

Total labour cost in 20XX (include all benefits paid on behalf of employees,
i.e., medical, E.I., pension plans, workmen's compensation, etc.)

PART II - SPECIALTY MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

PART II - SPECIALTY MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:1.

Type of Operation

PART II - SPECIALTY MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:a)

A) What type of operation did you have for your Shiitake production in 20XX?

  • 1: Bed
  • 2: Tray
  • 3: Log
  • 4: Other (specify)

PART II - SPECIALTY MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:b)

What growing medium did you use for your Shiitake production in 20XX?

  • 1: Natural wood logs
  • 2: Sawdust
  • 3: Pulp mill waste fibres
  • 4: Other (specify)

PART II - SPECIALTY MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:c)

Did you grow your Shiitake mushrooms in 20XX:

  • 1: indoors (OR)
  • 2: outdoors

PART II - SPECIALTY MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:2.

Crop production and sales of Shiitake mushrooms

PART II - SPECIALTY MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:a)

Total growing area for Shiitake mushrooms (standing footage or number of logs) for the following year.

  • 1: square feet
  • 2: square metres
  • 3: number of logs

PART II - SPECIALTY MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:b)

Total growing area for Shiitake mushrooms (standing footage or number of logs) in 20XX.

  • 1: square feet
  • 2: square metres
  • 3: number of logs

PART II - SPECIALTY MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:c)

Total growing area spawned in 20XX (i.e., 10,000 sq. ft. spawned three times = 30,000 sq. ft.)

  • 1: square feet
  • 2: square metres
  • 3: number of logs

PART II - SPECIALTY MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:d)

Fresh market sales of Shiitake mushrooms in 20XX.

  • 1: pounds
  • 2: kilograms
  • 3: Value $

PART II - SPECIALTY MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:e)

Sales to processors of Shiitake mushrooms in 20XX.

  • 1: pounds
  • 2: kilograms
  • 3: Value $

PART II - SPECIALTY MUSHROOMS

SECTION A: SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:f)

Total Shiitake mushrooms sold in 20XX.

  • 1: pounds
  • 2: kilograms
  • 3: Value $

OYSTER AND OTHER SPECIES OF MUSHROOMS

OYSTER AND OTHER SPECIES OF MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:1.

What species of mushrooms (other than Agaricus and Shiitake) did you grow in 20XX?

  • 1: Oyster
  • 2: Other (specify)

OYSTER AND OTHER SPECIES OF MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:2.

Type of Operation

OYSTER AND OTHER SPECIES OF MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:a)

A) What type of operation did you have for your Oyster/Other production in 20XX?

  • 1: Bed
  • 2: Tray
  • 3: Tunnel
  • 4: Log
  • 5: Other (specify)

OYSTER AND OTHER SPECIES OF MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:b)

What growing medium did you use for your Oyster/Other production in 20XX?

  • 1: Straw
  • 2: Hay based compost
  • 3: Straw/manure based compost
  • 4: Pulp mill waste fibres
  • 5: Hay/straw based compost
  • 6: Other (specify)

OYSTER AND OTHER SPECIES OF MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:3.

Crop production and sales of Oyster/Other mushrooms

OYSTER AND OTHER SPECIES OF MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:a)

Total growing area for Oyster/Other mushrooms (standing footage or number of logs) for the following year.

  • 1: square feet
  • 2: square metres
  • 3: number of logs

OYSTER AND OTHER SPECIES OF MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:b)

Total growing area for Oyster/Other mushrooms (standing footage or number of logs) in 20XX.

  • 1: square feet
  • 2: square metres
  • 3: number of logs

OYSTER AND OTHER SPECIES OF MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:c)

Total growing area spawned in 20XX (i.e., 10,000 sq. ft. spawned three times = 30,000 sq. ft.)

  • 1: square feet
  • 2: square metres
  • 3: number of logs

OYSTER AND OTHER SPECIES OF MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:d)

Fresh market sales of Oyster/Other mushrooms in 20XX.

  • 1: pounds
  • 2: kilograms
  • 3: Value $

OYSTER AND OTHER SPECIES OF MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:e)

Sales to processors of Oyster/Other mushrooms in 20XX.

  • 1: pounds
  • 2: kilograms
  • 3: Value $

OYSTER AND OTHER SPECIES OF MUSHROOMS - Question identifier:f)

Total Oyster/Other mushrooms sold in 20XX.

  • 1: pounds
  • 2: kilograms
  • 3: Value $

VALUE OF INVESTMENT FOR SPECIALTY MUSHROOM PRODUCTION

(at current fair market value)

VALUE OF INVESTMENT FOR SPECIALTY MUSHROOM PRODUCTION - Question identifier:a)

Total value of land only (leased or owned)

VALUE OF INVESTMENT FOR SPECIALTY MUSHROOM PRODUCTION - Question identifier:b)

Total value of all building (including bed structures, heating and cooling equipment) used for specialty mushroom production.

VALUE OF INVESTMENT FOR SPECIALTY MUSHROOM PRODUCTION - Question identifier:c)

Total value of all other machinery and equipment used in your specialty mushroom business.

LABOUR FOR SPECIALTY MUSHROOM PRODUCTION

(Please indicate paid members of your family engaged in your specialty mushroom operation, including management salaries)

LABOUR FOR SPECIALTY MUSHROOM PRODUCTION - Question identifier:a)

Total number of full-time employees in 20XX.

LABOUR FOR SPECIALTY MUSHROOM PRODUCTION - Question identifier:b)

Total number of part-time employees in 20XX (i.e., working less than 25 hours per week)

LABOUR FOR SPECIALTY MUSHROOM PRODUCTION - Question identifier:c)

Total labour cost in 20XX.(include all benefits paid on behalf of employee, i.e., medical, E.I. pension plans, workmen's compensation, etc.)

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