Tell us your story! Take this short survey to help us understand the impact of COVID-19 on your food business.

The University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin-Madison CIAS, as part of a multi-regional study funded by the USDA, has launched a survey to assess and quantify the impacts of the COVID-19 on the farm and food communities in our two-state region. The survey includes questions about production, income, financing, staffing, procurement, distribution and sales. 

The survey should take about 20 minutes to complete and results will be aggregated for confidentiality. The survey should be completed by a business owner, manager or professional who has knowledge about company sales, staffing and COVID-19 policies.

Individuals completing the survey (one per business) can opt into a drawing for $200 gift certificates to Target or Amazon.

Click here to begin the survey. 

The information you provide will help assess the larger impact of COVID-19 to the agriculture and food production industries in our states and across the nation. The survey results will inform decisions made by policymakers and help establish a roadmap for moving forward.

For more information, contact Dr. Hikaru Peterson, hhp@umn.edu, University of Minnesota, or Michelle Miller, mmmille6@wisc.edu, University of Wisconsin-Madison CIAS.