Farm Environmental Management Survey - 2011 - Livestock Module (FEMS)

General Information - Question identifier:1.

In 2011, what types of livestock or poultry production did you have on your operation?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Dairy cattle and/or milk production
• 02: Beef cattle (cow/calf)
• 03: Beef cattle (feedlot or background)
• 04: Pork production
• 05: Poultry and/or egg production
• 06: Other livestock or poultry production, excluding pets
• 07: Crops only, no livestock production

Poultry includes broilers, roasters, laying hens, chicks intended for laying, turkeys.

Other livestock includes bison, sheep, goats, horses, ponies, mink, emus, ducks, roosters, ostriches etc.

General Information - Question identifier:2.

Which type of livestock or poultry production contributed most to your gross farm receipts?

• 01: Dairy cattle and/or milk production
• 02: Beef cattle, including feedlot
• 03: Pork production
• 04: Poultry and/or egg production
• 05: Other livestock or poultry production (please specify):

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:3.

In 2011, how many buildings housed for the option you chose in question 2 (Dairy cattle and/or milk production/Beef cattle including feedlot/Pork production/Poultry and/or egg production/Other livestock or poultry production) on your operation?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:4.

In 2011, how many milking cows were kept on your operation?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:5.

For how many months of the year were the milking cows typically kept...

• 01: ... inside a building?
• 02: ... in an outdoor, confined area?
• 03: ... in an open field?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:6.

In 2011, how many milking cows were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:7.

In 2011, how many milking cows were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:8.

In 2011, how many milking cows were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:9.

In 2011, how many dry cows were kept on your operation?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:10.

For how many months of the year were the dry cows typically kept...

• 01: ... inside a building?
• 02: ... in an outdoor, confined area?
• 03: ... in an open field?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:11.

In 2011, how many dry cows were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:12.

In 2011, how many dry cows were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:13.

In 2011, how many dry cows were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:14.

In 2011, how many replacement heifers (more than 1 year old) were kept on your operation?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:15.

For how many months of the year were the replacement heifers typically kept...

• 01: ... inside a building?
• 02: ... in an outdoor, confined area?
• 03: ... in an open field?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:16.

In 2011, how many replacement heifers were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:17.

In 2011, how many replacement heifers were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:18.

In 2011, how many replacement heifers were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:19.

In 2011, how many calves (less than 1 year old) were kept on your operation?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:20.

For how many months of the year were the calves typically kept...

• 01: ... inside a building?
• 02: ... in an outdoor, confined area?
• 03: ... in an open field?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:21.

In 2011, how many calves were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:22.

In 2011, how many calves were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:23.

In 2011, how many calves were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:24.

In 2011, how many beef cows were kept on your operation?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:25.

For how many months of the year were the beef cows typically kept...

• 01: ... inside a building?
• 02: ... in an outdoor, confined area?
• 03: ... in an open field?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:26.

In 2011, how many beef cows were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:27.

In 2011, how many beef cows were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:28.

In 2011, how many beef cows were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:29.

In 2011, how many calves (less than 1 year old) were kept on your operation?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:30.

For how many months of the year were the calves typically kept...

• 01: ... inside a building?
• 02: ... in an outdoor, confined area?
• 03: ... in an open field?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:31.

In 2011, how many calves were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:32.

In 2011, how many calves were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:33.

In 2011, how many calves were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:34.

In 2011, how many steers were kept on your operation?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:35.

For how many months of the year were the steers typically kept...

• 01: ... inside a building?
• 02: ... in an outdoor, confined area?
• 03: ... in an open field?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:36.

In 2011, how many steers were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:37.

In 2011, how many steers were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:38.

In 2011, how many steers were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:39.

In 2011, how many heifers (over 1 year old) were kept on your operation?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:40.

For how many months of the year were the heifers typically kept...

• 01: ... inside a building?
• 02: ... in an outdoor, confined area?
• 03: ... in an open field?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:41.

In 2011, how many heifers were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:42.

In 2011, how many heifers were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:43.

In 2011, how many heifers were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:44.

In 2011, how many bulls were kept on your operation?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:45.

For how many months of the year were the bulls typically kept...

• 01: ... inside a building?
• 02: ... in an outdoor, confined area?
• 03: ... in an open field?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:46.

In 2011, how many bulls were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:47.

In 2011, how many bulls were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:48.

In 2011, how many bulls were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:49.

Are your pigs always kept inside a building?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:50.

In 2011, how many boars were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:51.

In 2011, how many boars were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:52.

In 2011, how many boars were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:53.

In 2011, how many sows and gilts were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:54.

In 2011, how many sows and gilts were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:55.

In 2011, how many sows and gilts were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:56.

In 2011, how many nursing and weaner pigs were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:57.

In 2011, how many nursing and weaner pigs were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:58.

In 2011, how many nursing and weaner pigs were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:59.

In 2011, how many grower and finishing pigs were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:60.

In 2011, how many grower and finishing pigs were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:61.

In 2011, how many grower and finishing pigs were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:62.

Are your poultry always kept inside a building?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:63.

In 2011, how many broilers, roasters and Cornish hens were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:64.

In 2011, how many broilers, roasters and Cornish hens were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:65.

In 2011, how many broilers, roasters and Cornish hens were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:66.

In 2011, how many pullets under 19 weeks were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:67.

In 2011, how many pullets under 19 weeks were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:68.

In 2011, how many pullets under 19 weeks were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:69.

In 2011, how many laying hens, 19 weeks and over were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:70.

In 2011, how many laying hens, 19 weeks and over were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:71.

In 2011, how many laying hens, 19 weeks and over were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:72.

In 2011, how many turkeys were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:73.

In 2011, how many turkeys were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:74.

In 2011, how many turkeys were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:75.

Are your other livestock or poultry production always kept inside a building?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:76.

In 2011, how many other livestock or poultry production were housed in the largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:77.

In 2011, how many other livestock or poultry production were housed in the second largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:78.

In 2011, how many other livestock or poultry production were housed in the third largest building?

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:79.

How was ventilation controlled in the largest building?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Forced ventilation
• 02: Passive/natural ventilation
• 03: Other (please specify):

Passive ventilation includes the use of side curtains or vent panels.

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:80.

For your forced ventilation, how was the ventilation rate controlled?

Mark all that apply

• 01: With fans switched on automatically
• 02: With fans switched on manually
• 03: Other (please specify):

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:81.

For your forced ventilation, did you have any of the following?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Mechanical/conventional filter
• 02: Biofilter
• 03: No filter
• 04: A vegetative buffer outside building

A mechanical filter is a filter made of manufactured or synthetic materials that is installed within the building's ventilation duct work and exhaust fan system to remove dust and odorous compounds.

A biofilter is a filter made of biological material where bacteria capture and eliminate odorous compounds from livestock building exhaust air.

A vegetative buffer is a row of trees or shrubs along the side of a building where fans exhaust air.

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:82.

How often did you change, clean or service the filter?

• 01: Once a month
• 02: More than twice a year
• 03: Twice a year
• 04: Once a year
• 05: Less than once a year

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:83.

How was ventilation controlled in the second largest building?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Forced ventilation
• 02: Passive/natural ventilation
• 03: Other (please specify):

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:84.

For your forced ventilation, how was the ventilation rate controlled?

Mark all that apply

• 01: With fans switched on automatically
• 02: With fans switched on manually
• 03: Other (please specify):

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:85.

For your forced ventilation, did you have any of the following?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Mechanical/conventional filter
• 02: Biofilter
• 03: No filter
• 04: A vegetative buffer outside building

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:86.

How often did you change, clean or service the filter?

• 01: Once a month
• 02: More than twice a year
• 03: Twice a year
• 04: Once a year
• 05: Less than once a year

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:87.

How was ventilation controlled in the third largest building?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Forced ventilation
• 02: Passive/natural ventilation
• 03: Other (please specify):

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:88.

For your forced ventilation, how was the ventilation rate controlled?

Mark all that apply

• 01: With fans switched on automatically
• 02: With fans switched on manually
• 03: Other (please specify):

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:89.

For your forced ventilation, did you have any of the following?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Mechanical/conventional filter
• 02: Biofilter
• 03: No filter
• 04: A vegetative buffer outside building

Section 1 Livestock Inventories and Buildings - Question identifier:90.

How often did you change, clean or service the filter?

• 01: Once a month
• 02: More than twice a year
• 03: Twice a year
• 04: Once a year
• 05: Less than once a year

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:91.

Are there wells on your operation?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:92.

Is there surface water on your operation?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:93.

Between fall 2010 and summer 2011, which did you spread more of on your operation: solid manure or liquid or semi-solid manure (e.g. pumpable)?

• 01: Solid manure
• 02: Liquid or semi-solid manure
• 03: Spread the same amount of both solid and liquid or semi-solid manure
• 04: Did not spread manure

Liquid or semi-solid manure

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:94.

In 2011, did you store any liquid or semi-solid manure (e.g. pumpable) on your operation?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:95.

In 2011, how many liquid or semi-solid manure storage systems were on your operation?

The following questions relate to the three largest liquid or semi-solid manure storage systems on your operation.

Storage system 1:

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:96.

What type of system is your largest liquid or semi-solid manure storage system?

• 01: Earthen lagoon, pit
• 02: Below-ground tank (outside of building)
• 03: Above-ground tank (outside of building)
• 04: Pit/tank below slats in building
• 05: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:97.

The following question is about the size of your largest liquid or semi-solid manure storage system. Would you like to report the surface area, the diameter, or the length and width?

• 01: Surface area (square feet, square metres)
• 02: Length x Width (feet, metres, yards)
• 03: Diameter (feet, metres, yards)

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:98.

What is the volume of this storage system?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: imperial gallons
• 02: litres
• 03: other (specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:99.

What was the depth (at the deepest part) of this storage system?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:100.

What was the storage capacity of this storage system in days, weeks or months?

• 01: days
• 02: weeks
• 03: months

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:101.

What was the covering material for this storage system?

• 01: Straw
• 02: Crust
• 03: Tarp
• 04: Concrete
• 05: Lid
• 06: Geomembrane
• 07: No cover
• 08: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:102.

What material was used for the floor or floor lining of this storage system?

• 01: Clay
• 02: Steel
• 03: Concrete
• 04: Geomembrane
• 05: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:103.

What material was used for the walls of this storage system?

• 01: Clay
• 02: Steel
• 03: Concrete
• 04: Geomembrane
• 05: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:104.

What was the distance from this storage system to the nearest well?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:105.

What was the distance from this storage system to the nearest surface water?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Storage system 2:

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:106.

What type of system is your second largest liquid or semi-solid manure storage system?

• 01: Earthen lagoon, pit
• 02: Below-ground tank (outside of building)
• 03: Above-ground tank (outside of building)
• 04: Pit/tank below slats in building
• 05: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:107.

The following question is about the size of your second largest liquid or semi-solid manure storage system. Would you like to report the surface area, the diameter, or the length and width?

• 01: Surface area (square feet, square metres)
• 02: Length x Width (feet, metres, yards)
• 03: Diameter (feet, metres, yards)

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:108.

What is the volume of this storage system?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: imperial gallons
• 02: litres
• 03: other (specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:109.

What was the depth (at the deepest part) of this storage system?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:110.

What was the storage capacity of this storage system in days, weeks or months?

• 01: days
• 02: weeks
• 03: months

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:111.

What was the covering material for this storage system?

• 01: Straw
• 02: Crust
• 03: Tarp
• 04: Concrete
• 05: Lid
• 06: Geomembrane
• 07: No cover
• 08: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:112.

What material was used for the floor or floor lining of this storage system?

• 01: Clay
• 02: Steel
• 03: Concrete
• 04: Geomembrane
• 05: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:113.

What material was used for the walls of this storage system?

• 01: Clay
• 02: Steel
• 03: Concrete
• 04: Geomembrane
• 05: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:114.

What was the distance from this storage system to the nearest well?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:115.

What was the distance from this storage system to the nearest surface water?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Storage system 3:

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:116.

What type of system is your third largest liquid or semi-solid manure storage system?

• 01: Earthen lagoon, pit
• 02: Below-ground tank (outside of building)
• 03: Above-ground tank (outside of building)
• 04: Pit/tank below slats in building
• 05: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:117.

The following question is about the size of your third largest liquid or semi-solid manure storage system. Would you like to report the surface area, the diameter, or the length and width?

• 01: Surface area (square feet, square metres)
• 02: Length x Width (feet, metres, yards)
• 03: Diameter (feet, metres, yards)

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:118.

What is the volume of this storage system?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: imperial gallons
• 02: litres
• 03: other (specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:119.

What was the depth (at the deepest part) of this storage system?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:120.

What was the storage capacity of this storage system in days, weeks or months?

• 01: days
• 02: weeks
• 03: months

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:121.

What was the covering material for this storage system?

• 01: Straw
• 02: Crust
• 03: Tarp
• 04: Concrete
• 05: Lid
• 06: Geomembrane
• 07: No cover
• 08: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:122.

What material was used for the floor or floor lining of this storage system?

• 01: Clay
• 02: Steel
• 03: Concrete
• 04: Geomembrane
• 05: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:123.

What material was used for the walls of this storage system?

• 01: Clay
• 02: Steel
• 03: Concrete
• 04: Geomembrane
• 05: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:124.

What was the distance from this storage system to the nearest well?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:125.

What was the distance from this storage system to the nearest surface water?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:126.

Which of the following treatments or practices were used for the liquid or semi-solid manure stored on your operation in 2011?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Aerated or agitated
• 02: Filtered through a marsh or constructed wetland
• 03: Digested in an anaerobic system
• 04: Methane capture
• 05: Mixed with additives to modify odour, pH or nutrient content
• 06: Mixed or turned to accelerate composting
• 07: Processed to separate liquid from solid
• 08: Dried
• 09: Other (please specify):
• 10: None

An anaerobic digestion system is a manure storage system that is sealed from the atmosphere and actively managed to produce and capture methane gas.

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:127.

What became of the liquid or semi-solid manure that was stored on your operation prior to the 2011 growing season?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Spread on your operation
• 02: Removed from your operation
• 03: Remained in storage in 2011

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:128.

In 2011, what were your two largest crops, by area, grown on land that had liquid or semi-solid manure spread on it?

• 01: Crop 1:
• 02: Crop 2:
• 03: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:129.

What was the area of Crop 1 that liquid or semi-solid manure was applied to?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: acres
• 02: hectares
• 03: arpents

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:130.

Which of the following methods were used to apply liquid or semi-solid manure to the land where Crop 1 was grown in 2011?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Direct injection into the soil
• 02: Low boom applicator, below crop canopy (e.g. sleighfoot or sidedress)
• 03: Spread and not worked into the soil
• 04: Spread and worked into the soil

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:131.

In general, was the liquid or semi-solid manure worked into the soil...

• 01: on the same day as it was spread?
• 02: 1-2 days after it was spread?
• 03: 3-5 days after it was spread?
• 04: more than 5 days after it was spread?

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:132.

Thinking of all your liquid or semi-solid manure spread on the land where Crop 1 was grown, what percent of that manure was applied ...
(Percent values for this question should add up to 100)

• 01: right after harvest 2010?
• 02: during winter?
• 03: before crop growth began in 2011?
• 04: after crop growth began in 2011?

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:133.

In general, how often is liquid or semi-solid manure applied to the land where Crop 1 was grown?

• 01: more than twice a year
• 02: twice a year
• 03: once per year
• 04: once every two years
• 05: less than once every two years

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:134.

What was the area of Crop 2 that liquid or semi-solid manure was applied to?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: acres
• 02: hectares
• 03: arpents

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:135.

Which of the following methods were used to apply liquid or semi-solid manure to the land where Crop 2 was grown in 2011?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Direct injection into the soil
• 02: Low boom applicator, below crop canopy (e.g. sleighfoot or sidedress)
• 03: Spread and not worked into the soil
• 04: Spread and worked into the soil

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:136.

In general, was the liquid or semi-solid manure worked into the soil...

• 01: on the same day as it was spread?
• 02: 1-2 days after it was spread?
• 03: 3-5 days after it was spread?
• 04: more than 5 days after it was spread?

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:137.

Thinking of all your liquid or semi-solid manure spread on the land where Crop 2 was grown, what percent of that manure was applied ...
(Percent values for this question should add up to 100)

• 01: right after harvest 2010?
• 02: during winter?
• 03: before crop growth began in 2011?
• 04: after crop growth began in 2011?

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:138.

In general, how often is liquid or semi-solid manure applied to the land where Crop 2 was grown?

• 01: more than twice a year
• 02: twice a year
• 03: once per year
• 04: once every two years
• 05: less than once every two years

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:139.

In 2011, was the liquid or semi-solid manure tested for its nutrient content before being applied to the land?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Solid Manure

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:140.

In 2011, did you produce and/or store solid manure on your operation?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:141.

Which type of solid manure storage system did you have on your operation in 2011?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Manure on bedding pack in barns
• 02: Manure pack in outdoor pens, corrals or feeding sites
• 03: Piled on ground outside barn
• 04: Pit below slats in livestock building
• 05: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:142.

Was the manure on bedding packs in barns stored on a concrete or other impermeable pad?

• 01: Yes, all
• 02: Yes, some
• 03: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:143.

What was the typical distance of the bedding packs in barns to the nearest well?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:144.

What was the typical distance of the bedding packs in barns to the nearest surface water?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:145.

Was the manure pack in outdoor pens, corrals or feeding sites stored on a concrete or other impermeable pad?

• 01: Yes, all
• 02: Yes, some
• 03: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:146.

Did you have run-off containment for that storage system?

• 01: Yes, all
• 02: Yes, some
• 03: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:147.

Was there a roof or cover over the manure pack in outdoor pens, corrals or feeding sites?

• 01: Yes, all
• 02: Yes, some
• 03: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:148.

What was the covering material?

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:149.

What was the typical distance of the manure pack in outdoor pens, corrals or feeding sites to the nearest well?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:150.

What was the typical distance of the manure pack in outdoor pens, corrals or feeding sites to the nearest surface water?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:151.

Was the manure piled on ground outside barn stored on a concrete or other impermeable pad?

• 01: Yes, all
• 02: Yes, some
• 03: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:152.

Did you have run-off containment for that storage system?

• 01: Yes, all
• 02: Yes, some
• 03: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:153.

Was there a roof or cover over the manure piled on ground outside barn?

• 01: Yes, all
• 02: Yes, some
• 03: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:154.

What was the covering material?

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:155.

What was the typical distance of the manure piled on ground outside barn to the nearest well?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:156.

What was the typical distance of the manure piled on ground outside barn to the nearest surface water?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:157.

Was the manure in pits below slats in livestock building stored on a concrete or other impermeable pad?

• 01: Yes, all
• 02: Yes, some
• 03: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:158.

What was the typical distance of the manure in pits below slats in livestock building to the nearest well?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:159.

What was the typical distance of the manure in pits below slats in livestock building to the nearest surface water?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:160.

Was the Manure on bedding pack in barns / Manure pack in outdoor pens, corrals or feeding sites / Piled on ground outside barn / Pit below slats in livestock building / Other (please specify) stored on a concrete or other impermeable pad?

• 01: Yes, all
• 02: Yes, some
• 03: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:161.

Did you have run-off containment for that storage system?

• 01: Yes, all
• 02: Yes, some
• 03: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:162.

Was there a roof or cover over the Manure on bedding pack in barns / Manure pack in outdoor pens, corrals or feeding sites / Piled on ground outside barn / Pit below slats in livestock building / Other (please specify)?

• 01: Yes, all
• 02: Yes, some
• 03: No

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:163.

What was the covering material?

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:164.

What was the typical distance of the Manure on bedding pack in barns / Manure pack in outdoor pens, corrals or feeding sites / Piled on ground outside barn / Pit below slats in livestock building / Other (please specify) to the nearest well?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:165.

What was the typical distance of the Manure on bedding pack in barns / Manure pack in outdoor pens, corrals or feeding sites / Piled on ground outside barn / Pit below slats in livestock building / Other (please specify) to the nearest surface water?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: feet
• 02: metres
• 03: yards
• 04: miles
• 05: kilometres

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:166.

Which of the following treatments or practices were used for the solid manure stored on your operation in 2011?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Mixed with additives to modify odour, pH or nutrients
• 02: Mixed or turned to accelerate composting
• 03: Added to an anaerobic digestion system
• 04: Other (please specify):
• 05: None

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:167.

What became of the solid manure that was stored on your operation prior to the 2011 growing season?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Spread on your operation
• 02: Removed from your operation
• 03: Remained in storage in 2011

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:168.

In 2011, what were your two largest crops, by area, grown on land that had solid manure spread on it?
[NOTE: we are interested in manure spread between harvest 2010 and summer 2011]

• 01: Crop 1:
• 02: Crop 2:
• 03: Other (please specify):

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:169.

What was the area of Crop 1 that solid manure was applied to?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: acres
• 02: hectares
• 03: arpents

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:170.

Which of the following methods were used to apply solid manure to the land where Crop 1 was grown in 2011?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Spread and not worked into the soil
• 02: Spread and worked into the soil

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:171.

In general, was the solid manure worked into the soil...

• 01: less than 2 hours after application?
• 02: more than 2 hours after application on the same day as it was spread?
• 03: 1-2 days after it was spread?
• 04: 3-5 days after it was spread?
• 05: more than 5 days after it was spread?

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:172.

Thinking of all your solid manure spread on the land where Crop 1 was grown, what percent of that manure was applied ...
(Note: percent values for this question should add up to 100)

• 01: right after harvest 2010?
• 02: during winter?
• 03: before crop growth began in 2011?
• 04: after crop growth began in 2011?

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:173.

How often is solid manure applied to the land where Crop 1 is grown?

• 01: more than twice a year
• 02: twice a year
• 03: once per year
• 04: once every two years
• 05: less than once every two years

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:174.

What was the area of Crop 2 that solid manure was applied to?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: acres
• 02: hectares
• 03: arpents

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:175.

Which of the following methods were used to apply solid manure to the land where Crop 2 was grown in 2011?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Spread and not worked into the soil
• 02: Spread and worked into the soil

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:176.

In general, was the solid manure worked into the soil...

• 01: less than 2 hours after application?
• 02: more than 2 hours after application on the same day as it was spread?
• 03: 1-2 days after it was spread?
• 04: 3-5 days after it was spread?
• 05: more than 5 days after it was spread?

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:177.

Thinking of all your solid manure spread on the land where Crop 2 was grown, what percent of that manure was applied ...
(Note: percent values for this question should add up to 100)

• 01: right after harvest 2010?
• 02: during winter?
• 03: before crop growth began in 2011?
• 04: after crop growth began in 2011?

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:178.

How often is solid manure applied to the land where Crop 2 is grown?

• 01: more than twice a year
• 02: twice a year
• 03: once per year
• 04: once every two years
• 05: less than once every two years

Section 2 Manure and Nutrient Management - Question identifier:179.

In 2011, was the solid manure tested for its nutrient content before being applied to the land?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:180.

Did any of your Dairy cattle and/or milk production / Beef cattle, including feedlot / Pork production / Poultry and/or egg production / Other livestock or poultry production graze on your operation between spring and fall 2011?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:181.

What was the total area of tame or seeded pasture used by Dairy cattle and/or milk production / Beef cattle, including feedlot / Pork production / Poultry and/or egg production / Other livestock or poultry production for grazing between spring and fall 2011?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: acres
• 02: hectares
• 03: arpents

The next set of questions has to do with how you typically manage grazing on your tame or seeded pasture. Think about one specific paddock when answering these questions. We suggest you choose the northernmost paddock but you may choose another paddock if you wish.

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:182.

What is the area of the tame or seeded pasture paddock you have chosen?

If the area changes over time, ask the respondent to report the area of the paddock at its largest.

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: acres
• 02: hectares
• 03: arpents

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:183.

Do you use temporary fencing on this paddock?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:184.

What was the average number of Dairy cattle and/or milk production / Beef cattle, including feedlot / Pork production / Poultry and/or egg production / Other livestock or poultry production grazing in that paddock at one time? Do not include any livestock that have not been weaned.

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:185.

Between spring and fall 2011, what was the average length of time that Dairy cattle and/or milk production / Beef cattle, including feedlot / Pork production / Poultry and/or egg production / Other livestock or poultry production remained in that paddock before moving to another one?

(If the respondent has difficulty answering, ask them to report the length of one grazing cycle.)

• 01: days
• 02: weeks
• 03: months

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:186.

How often is this paddock used for grazing?

If the respondent has difficulty answering, ask them to report the frequency of grazing cycles

• 01: More than three times a year
• 02: Three times a year
• 03: Two times a year
• 04: Once a year
• 05: Less than once a year

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:187.

What was the grass or forage height on the paddock when the livestock were finished grazing the area in 2011?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: centimetres
• 02: millimetres
• 03: inches
• 04: metres
• 05: feet

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:188.

What was the total area of native or natural pasture used by Dairy cattle and/or milk production / Beef cattle, including feedlot / Pork production / Poultry and/or egg production / Other livestock or poultry production for grazing between spring and fall 2011?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: acres
• 02: hectares
• 03: arpents

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:189.

What is the area of the native or natural pasture paddock you have chosen?

If the area changes over time, ask the respondent to report the area of the paddock at its largest.

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: acres
• 02: hectares
• 03: arpents

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:190.

Do you use temporary fencing on this paddock?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:191.

What was the average number of Dairy cattle and/or milk production / Beef cattle, including feedlot / Pork production / Poultry and/or egg production / Other livestock or poultry production grazing in that paddock at one time? Do not include any livestock that have not been weaned.

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:192.

Between spring and fall 2011, what was the average length of time that Dairy cattle and/or milk production / Beef cattle, including feedlot / Pork production / Poultry and/or egg production / Other livestock or poultry production remained in that paddock before moving to another one?

If the respondent has difficulty answering, ask them to report the length of one grazing cycle.

• 01: days
• 02: weeks
• 03: months

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:193.

How often is this paddock used for grazing?

If the respondent has difficulty answering, ask them to report the frequency of grazing cycles.

• 01: More than three times a year
• 02: Three times a year
• 03: Two times a year
• 04: Once a year
• 05: Less than once a year

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:194.

What was the grass or forage height on the paddock when the livestock were finished grazing the area in 2011?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: centimetres
• 02: millimetres
• 03: inches
• 04: metres
• 05: feet

The following questions are related to all of your grazing land.
Consider the late fall 2010 to winter 2011 grazing season (when plants are dormant).

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:195.

Did you have Dairy cattle and/or milk production / Beef cattle, including feedlot / Pork production / Poultry and/or egg production / Other livestock or poultry production feeding or grazing in an open field setting during late fall 2010 or winter 2011??

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

An open field is one where manure deposited directly by livestock is not removed from the site, although the manure may or may not be spread out by harrowing.

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:196.

How many Dairy cattle and/or milk production / Beef cattle, including feedlot / Pork production / Poultry and/or egg production / Other livestock or poultry production were in an open field setting between late fall 2010 and winter 2011 (i.e. after the typical grazing season)? (note: for any amount of time in that period)

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:197.

What did they feed or graze on during the late fall or winter season while in an open field setting?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Residues from harvested annual crops, including stubble, straw, chaff, and weed growth
• 02: Swathed or cut/windrowed crops (e.g. swath grazing)
• 03: Standing dormant vegetation (e.g. forages, standing corn plants, other crops)
• 04: Whole bales of hay or straw (e.g. bale grazing)
• 05: Unrolled bales of hay or straw
• 06: Processed hay, silage, or straw fed on the ground in a windrow or pile
• 07: Processed hay, silage, or straw fed in a trough
• 08: Other (please specify):

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:198,

Which of the following best describes how you manage the feeding of hay, straw or silage in an open field during the late fall or winter season?

• 01: Feed in one area year after year
• 02: Feed in one area for one year, but move to a new area each year
• 03: Feed in different areas within one year and move to new areas each year
• 04: Other (please specify):

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:199.

Which of the following methods are used to provide shelter to livestock while in an open field setting during the late fall and winter season?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Natural tree bluffs and wooded areas in field
• 02: Planted shelterbelts in field
• 03: Stationary windbreaks in field
• 04: Portable windbreaks moved to different locations in field
• 05: Livestock walk to farmyard for shelter (e.g. farmstead shelterbelt, stationary windbreak, barn)
• 06: Other (please specify):
• 07: None

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:200.

In 2011, were any pastures or grazing paddocks adjacent to surface water?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:201.

In 2011, what type of access did grazing livestock have to surface water bodies?

• 01: Unlimited year round access
• 02: Unlimited access for the entire grazing season
• 03: Unlimited access for the winter feeding season
• 04: Limited access
• 05: No access

Section 3 Grazing Management - Question identifier:202.

Which of the following practices were used to restrict access to surface water bodies?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Fencing along shoreline
• 02: Remote or offsite water system to a trough
• 03: Access ramps for direct watering
• 04: Stream crossings
• 05: Limited or controlled grazing in riparian areas or adjacent to surface water
• 06: Other (please specify):

Section 4 Wildlife Damage - Question identifier:203.

In 2011, how many dairy cattle were killed or injured by wildlife?

Only ask if dairy cattle selected in Q2

Section 4 Wildlife Damage - Question identifier:204.

In 2011, how many beef cattle were killed or injured by wildlife?

Only ask if beef cattle selected in Q2

Section 4 Wildlife Damage - Question identifier:205.

In 2011, how many pigs were killed or injured by wildlife?

Only ask if pork production selected in Q2

Section 4 Wildlife Damage - Question identifier:206.

In 2011, how many poultry were killed or injured by wildlife?

Only ask if poultry and/or egg production selected in Q2

Section 4 Wildlife Damage - Question identifier:207.

In 2011, how many other livestock were killed or injured by wildlife?

Only ask if other livestock selected in Q2

Section 4 Wildlife Damage - Question identifier:208.

In 2011, were any of the following practices used to reduce the impact of wildlife damage or injury to the livestock on your operation?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Fencing to protect stored feed and livestock
• 02: Scaring devices or repellent systems
• 03: Shooting or trapping by yourself or others
• 04: Night penning near barn
• 05: Guardian animals
• 06: Other (please specify):
• 07: No practices done

The following questions refer to land and water management practices on your operation.

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:209.

In 2011, were any of the following practices used on your operation and over what area? (acres, hectares or arpents)

• 01: Cover or companion crops
• 02: Winter cover or green manure
• 03: Terracing, contour or across the slope cropping
• 04: Permanent perennial forages on erodible land
• 05: Adding straw to improve soil condition (e.g., mulching)
• 06: Placing eroded soil back on hilltops
• 07: Field shelterbelts/windbreaks
• 08: Surface or sub-surface drainage of land
• 09: Restore or plug previously drained wetlands to natural condition
• 10: Other (please specify):

The following questions are about land use changes.

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:210.

In 2011, what was the total woodland area on your operation?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: acres
• 02: hectares
• 03: arpents

Woodlands include woodlots, tree windbreaks, shelterbelts, bush, forest, shrubs, tree bluffs.

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:211.

Since 2006, how much of your land area was changed FROM woodland TO pasture or cultivated cropland?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: acres
• 02: hectares
• 03: arpents

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:212.

Since 2006, how much of your land area was changed FROM pasture or cultivated cropland TO woodland?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: acres
• 02: hectares
• 03: arpents

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:213.

In 2011, how much of your land area was changed FROM cultivated cropland TO pasture?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: acres
• 02: hectares
• 03: arpents

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:214.

In 2011, how much of your land area was changed FROM pasture TO cultivated cropland?

Please enter the unit of measure

• 01: acres
• 02: hectares
• 03: arpents

Wetlands and water management

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:215.

Do you have any cropland on your farm operation? Cropland includes annual field crops for grain, seed or feed, perennial forages for hay, silage or seed, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and potatoes.

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Seasonal wetlands

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:216.

Were there any seasonal wetlands on your cropland in 2011?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Seasonal wetlands normally have water present until mid-summer or early fall and, in most years it is too wet to plant a crop in these areas. Examples include ponds, sloughs, potholes, marshes and treed wet swamps. Don't consider permanent wetlands.

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:217.

Did you maintain a riparian buffer around or beside the seasonal wetlands?

• 01: Yes, all
• 02: Yes, some
• 03: No

A riparian buffer is permanent planted or natural vegetation adjacent to a seasonal or permanent wetland or waterway, extending upslope from the normal shoreline.

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:218.

What type of vegetation was your riparian buffer composed of?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Trees
• 02: Shrubs
• 03: Grasses
• 04: Legumes
• 05: Other (please specify):

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:219.

Was the riparian buffer harvested or left idle?

• 01: Harvested, all
• 02: Harvested, some
• 03: Left idle

Permanent wetlands

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:220.

Were there any permanent wetlands on your cropland in 2011?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Permanent wetlands are similar to seasonal wetlands, except they are usually flooded year-round, except for during periods of extreme drought. They also include lakes, reservoirs and dugouts.

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:221.

Did you maintain a riparian buffer around or beside the permanent wetlands?

• 01: Yes, all
• 02: Yes, some
• 03: No

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:222.

What type of vegetation was your riparian buffer composed of?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Trees
• 02: Shrubs
• 03: Grasses
• 04: Legumes
• 05: Other (please specify):

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:223.

Was the riparian buffer harvested or left idle?

• 01: Harvested, all
• 02: Harvested, some
• 03: Left idle

Waterways

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:224.

Were there any waterways on your cropland in 2011?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Waterways are channels that contain flowing water year round or for at least part of the year, usually in spring. Examples include drainage ditches, draws or coulees, grassed waterways, streams, creeks and rivers.

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:225.

Did you maintain a riparian buffer around or beside the waterways?

• 01: Yes, all
• 02: Yes, some
• 03: No

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:226.

What type of vegetation was your riparian buffer composed of?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Trees
• 02: Shrubs
• 03: Grasses
• 04: Legumes
• 05: Other (please specify):

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:227.

Was the riparian buffer harvested or left idle?

• 01: Harvested, all
• 02: Harvested, some
• 03: Left idle

Domestic water

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:228.

In 2011, were there any wells on your operation that are no longer used?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:229.

Have these wells been decommissioned?

• 01: All decommissioned
• 02: Some decommissioned
• 03: None

Energy

Section 5 Land and Water Management Practices - Question identifier:230.

Do you use or generate any of the following alternative or renewable energy sources on your operation?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Solar
• 02: Wind
• 03: Biogas or methane
• 04: Biomass (e.g. wood, crop residue, other organic based fuels)
• 05: Hydro electricity generated on your operation
• 06: Other (please specify):
• 07: None

Section 6 Waste Management and Hazardous Materials - Question identifier:231.

In 2011, did you store fuel (diesel or gasoline) on your operation?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 6 Waste Management and Hazardous Materials - Question identifier:232.

Did the fuel storage site have a containment system to handle spills?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 6 Waste Management and Hazardous Materials - Question identifier:233.

In 2011, did you store other petroleum products (oil, grease or waste oil) on your operation?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 6 Waste Management and Hazardous Materials - Question identifier:234.

Did the storage site have a containment system to handle petroleum product spills?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

Section 6 Waste Management and Hazardous Materials - Question identifier:235.

In 2011, how was wastewater managed on your operation?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Discharged to a constructed retention or holding pond
• 02: Discharged to a septic or sewer system
• 03: Discharged into a vegetative filter strip or constructed wetland
• 04: Applied to agricultural land by gravity release, pumping, spreading, or irrigation system
• 05: Included in the liquid manure system
• 06: Collected in holding or storage tank
• 07: Other (please specify):
• 08: Not actively managed. Wastewater removed through natural drainage.
• 09: Not applicable/ no wastewater.

Wastewater includes water from cleaning sprayers and other farm equipment, water from washing farm produce, milkhouse, pens or facilities, silage leakage or runoff from livestock pens, etc.

Section 6 Waste Management and Hazardous Materials - Question identifier:236.

In 2011, how many dead dairy cattle were disposed of using each of the following methods?

Only ask if dairy cattle selected in Q2.

• 01: buried
• 02: incinerated
• 03: composted
• 04: off-farm collection service
• 05: other (please specify):

Section 6 Waste Management and Hazardous Materials - Question identifier:237.

In 2011, how many dead beef cattle were disposed of using each of the following methods?

Only ask if beef cattle selected in Q2.

• 01: buried
• 02: incinerated
• 03: composted
• 04: off-farm collection service
• 05: other (please specify):

Section 6 Waste Management and Hazardous Materials - Question identifier:238.

In 2011, how many dead pigs were disposed of using each of the following methods?

Only ask if pork production selected in Q2.

• 01: buried
• 02: incinerated
• 03: composted
• 04: off-farm collection service
• 05: other (please specify):

Section 6 Waste Management and Hazardous Materials - Question identifier:239.

In 2011, how many dead poultry were disposed of using each of the following methods?

Only ask if poultry and/or egg production selected in Q2.

• 01: buried
• 02: incinerated
• 03: composted
• 04: off-farm collection service
• 05: other (please specify):

Section 7 Environmental Farm Plan - Question identifier:240.

Does your farm have a formal, written environmental farm plan?

• 01: Yes, plan is developed
• 02: Yes, plan is in development and being reviewed
• 03: No

An Environmental Farm Plan is a formal, written overall assessment of environmental issues or concerns related to your operation and can include individual and/or group planning processes.

Section 7 Environmental Farm Plan - Question identifier:241.

When was this Environmental Farm Plan developed or last updated?

• 01: Less than 1 year ago
• 02: 1-3 years ago
• 03: 4-5 years ago
• 04: More than 5 years ago

Section 7 Environmental Farm Plan - Question identifier:242.

To what extent were the Beneficial Management Practices identified in the action plan of your Environmental Farm Plan implemented on your operation?

• 01: Practices fully implemented
• 02: Practices partially implemented
• 03: Practices not implemented

Beneficial Management Practices are practices that improve environmental benefit or reduce environmental risk on farms. These practices may be eligible for funding under environment programs.

Section 7 Environmental Farm Plan - Question identifier:243.

What is the main reason that you have not implemented the Beneficial Management Practices in your action plan?

Mark only one

• 01: Economic pressures
• 02: Lack of time
• 03: Lack of information
• 04: Don't accept recommendations
• 05: Other (please specify):

Section 7 Environmental Farm Plan - Question identifier:244.

Did you receive any technical assistance from any of the following groups to help implement the Beneficial Management Practices identified in the action plan?

Mark all that apply

• 01: Government agency
• 02: Industry (input supplier, processors, etc.)
• 03: Environmental non-governmental organization (conservation authority, watershed coordinator, etc.)
• 04: Producer association
• 05: College/university
• 06: Environmental Farm Plan advisor
• 07: Other (please specify):
• 08: No assistance

Section 7 Environmental Farm Plan - Question identifier:245.

Did you receive any financial assistance to offset costs for implementation of the Beneficial Management Practices identified in your action plan?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No

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