Ohio State University Extension Bulletin

Ohio Organic Producers: Final Survey Results

Special Circular 174-00


Sources of Information

Those surveyed were asked to list their top three sources of information regarding organic production practices. One hundred and twenty-four respondents provided 329 answers. Many different sources were listed. Table 13 includes sources listed at least 10 times (3.0% of responses).

Table 13. Sources of Organic Production Information Used

Sources of Information % of 329 Responses
OEFFA or OEFFA Conferences 18.5
Other Organic Farmers 17.3
Related Magazines (Acres, Organic Gardening, Small Farm, Gardeining for Market) 8.5
Books 8.3
Own experience or mistakes 6.1
farm Publications (general or unspecified) 4.6
ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas) 3.3
OCIA 3.3
Rodale 3.3
Mettings or Field Days 3.0
Reading or Library 3.0


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