Lakewinds Organic Field Fund Recap report Questions

  1. Overall, how did this year go for your farm? What successes did you experience? What challenges did you face?
  2. Were you able to complete the project for which you requested the LOFF grant? Tell us about the process.
  3. When was the project completed, and who helped you?
  4. Were the funds used in the way you’d originally planned, as laid out in your LOFF application? If not, please explain.
  5. Were there any delays, setbacks, or unexpected challenges in completing your project on time or on budget?
  6. How has the completion of the project affected your farm?
  7. Do you have any quantitative data or other measurable outcomes related to the project and the impact it has had (or will have) on your farm?
  8. What other ways have you (or will you) measure the success or impact of the project? What results can you share with us now?
  9. What message would you like to pass on to our shoppers about the importance of grant programs like LOFF?
  10. How can co-op shoppers better support small farms like yours today and in the future, and how can they engage with you (website, farmers markets, CSA reservation, social media, etc.)?
  11. What feedback do you have about the LOFF application and grant process? How can we make the process more user-friendly for future applicants and recipients?
  12. Anything else you’d like to share?