Developing a survey Instrument
(1) How would you rate the overall health of your soil?
• Very Healthy
• Moderately Healthy
• Slightly Unhealthy
• Very Unhealthy
(2) Do you primarily use a monoculture method for farming, where you grow only one type of
crop in a given area? If yes, what crop do you primarily farm?
(3) Do you use mulch for prevent soil erosion, If yes what kind of mulch you primarily use?
• Natural materials
• synthetic materials (plastic)
(4) How would you describe the texture of your soil?
• Sandy
• Clay
• Silty
• Loamy
• Don’t know
(5) What is the color of the soil on your land?
• Dark Brown
• Light Brown
• Reddish
• Yellowish
• Gray
• Black
(6) What types of fertilizers do you typically use on your land?
• Organic Fertilizers
• Chemical Fertilizers
(7) What kind of pest control methods do you primarily use on your farm?
• Chemical Pesticides
• Biological Control
(8) How often do you o encounter soil organisms (e.g., earthworms, insects, ) in your farm soil?
• Yes
• no
(9) How often do you encounter soil compaction issues on your farm?
• Very frequently
• Often
• Occasionally
• Rarely
• Never
(10) what are the biggest challenges facing soil health today, and what solutions could address
these issues?"
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