Presented By: Benjamin Weber / Ty Kalaus Survey Secondary: James Collom November 10, 2016
Agenda What are we going to cover?
Objectives
Due Dates & Sample Size
Survey Purpose
Questionnaire Overview
Wrap-up
Objectives What are we trying to accomplish?
Provide Necessary Tools and Resources
Reduce Respondent Burden
Collect High Quality Data
Improve Response Rates
Due Dates
Mail Date - December 16, 2016
Phone & Field Dates – December 31 through January 16
Last Day to Enter in CAPI – January 16, 2017 COB
Release Date – January 31, 2017 3:00 pm
Sample Data A glance at the numbers...... Response Rates State
2015
2016
Michigan
76.0%
62.5%
Indiana
69.1%
62.9%
Ohio
64.4%
51.6%
United States
70.7%
62.9%
Sample 2017 Michigan
718
Indiana
653
Ohio
1034
Survey Purpose Why is this important?
Only Sheep & Goats Report That NASS Does
Producers/Industry Use Information To Determine Production & Marketing Strategies
Suppliers, Packers, & Government Agencies Use The Data To Determine Slaughter Volume & Export Potential
Universities Use The Data For Research & Extension Purposes
All Of These Data Users Expect The Annual Report
Introduction/Screening
Introduction/Screening What do we want to know?
Is the operation still in Business?
Verify Name and Address
Presence of Sheep and/or Goats on January 1, at any time during 2016, or expected in 2017?
Operation Structure
Individual, Partners, Hired Manager?
Section 1 Sheep & Lambs: Current Inventory
Sheep and lambs for breeding
Ewes (female) 1 year old and older
Rams (male) 1 year old and older
May also be referred to as “bucks”
Typically 1 ram per 25-50 ewes
Replacement lambs less than 1 year old
Includes both males and females intended for the breeding flock
Include unweaned lambs for breeding
Section 1 Sheep & Lambs: Current Inventory
Sheep and lambs for market
Lambs under 65 pounds
Lambs 65 to 84 pounds
Lambs 85 to 105 pounds
Lambs over 105 pounds
Typically around 50-80 lbs when placed on feed; slaughtered around 100-120 lbs
Sheep 1 year old and older (not used for breeding)
Total sheep and lambs
Confirm what they reported adds back to their total!
Section 1 – Sheep & Lambs 2016 Production and Disposition
Lamb Crop
How many lambs born (exclude those born dead)
Lambs/Ewe Rate Typically Ranges from 1.1-1.5
Death and Losses During 2016
How many lambs died
How many sheep died
Around 1-10% for sheep; 2-15% for lamb crop
Varies geographically
Section 1 – Sheep & Lambs 2016 Production and Disposition
Wool Production & Price in 2016
How many head shorn (both sheep and lambs)
How many pounds of wool shorn (include tags)
What was average price received
Total pounds OR average fleece weight (nearest tenth)
Price per pound OR total dollars received
Average wool price (2015): $1.45 per pound
Section 1 – Sheep & Lambs
Inventory Value (for inventory items reported)
Breeding ewes 1 year and older
Breeding rams 1 year and older
Breeding replacement lambs less than 1 year old
Market lambs less than 1 year old
Market sheep 1 year old and older
Slaughter for consumption by this operation
Lambs and sheep slaughtered at commercial establishments
Lambs and sheep slaughtered on this operation
Section 2 – Goats & Kids: Current Inventory
Inventories broken out by Angora; Milk; Meat & Other
All breeds are based on utilization
On January 1, how many (regardless of ownership):
Goats & Kids for Breeding
Does (female) 1 year old and older
Bucks (males) 1 year old and older
May also be referred to as “billies”
Replacement kids less than 1 year old
Includes both males and females intended for the breeding herd
Section 2 – Goats & Kids: Current Inventory
Goats & Kids for Market
Market kids less than 1 year old
Market goats 1 year old and older
Include kids that will not be kept for breeding
Include goats not used for breeding
Confirm Total Goats & Kids
By types: Angora; Milk; Meat & Other
Again to make sure their total equals what they’ve reported
Section 2 – Goats & Kids: 2016 Production and Disposition
Kid Crop for 2016
How many kids born (exclude kids born dead)
Death and Losses During 2016
How many kids died before weaning (exclude kids born dead)
How many kids died after weaning (exclude kids born dead)
How many goats died
Section 2 – Goats & Kids
Inventory Value (for inventory items reported)
Breeding does 1 year and older
Breeding bucks 1 year and older
Breeding replacement kids less than 1 year old
Market kids less than 1 year old
Market goats 1 year old and older
Slaughter for consumption by this operation
Kids and goats slaughtered at commercial establishments
Kids and goats slaughtered on this operation
Section 2 – Goats & Kids
Mohair Production and Price in 2016
How many Angora goats and kids clipped
How many pounds of mohair clipped
What was average price received
Total pounds OR average fleece weight (nearest tenth)
Price per pound OR total dollars received
Average value of Mohair production: $5.30 per pound (2015)
Things to Remember…..
No Sheep or Goats?
May very well still be in business
Out of business?
Be sure to work through the screening questions
And determine what happened/current status
Capture as much new operator information as possible
Encounter something odd?
Be sure to leave a detailed comment about the situation
Your field office staff really appreciate that extra information
In Summary
Asking about now AND anytime in 2016
Current inventory vs. 2016 production info
Know the different “parts” of the inventory
Be aware of the inventory “sum of parts”
Anything odd or unexpected leave a good comment
If you have a question give us a call
Reluctant Responses
Small farmer/operation
I’m glad you brought that up. All operations are important, big or small. The management practices of a smaller operation are different from the larger ones, and this is your chance to let your voice be heard. Information you provide can help others become aware of the challenges facing small operators.
Reluctant Responses (2)
Prices are not good, we want more money.
I understand your concern about prices. Others have expressed that same feeling. That’s why it’s so important to share your information. Accurate information from producers like yourself lets everyone know the true condition of the current markets and can be valuable in helping to address those price concerns.
Reluctant Responses (3)
Why should I report? What’s in it for me?
That’s a great question. Your report, along with those from other farmers selected, is the basis for unbiased information that tells the true state of American agriculture. Accurate information helps reduce uncertainty about output and supplies. Without this information, farmers would be at the mercy of large businesses that make their own estimates.
