In February, we launched our first viewers survey and stored it open for 5 weeks – and your suggestions is already shaping what comes subsequent.
Whereas the pattern measurement (124) just isn’t sufficient to be absolutely consultant of our readership base, these responses mirror a few of our most engaged readers – many with deep roots in agriculture, rural communities and meals methods.
Right here’s a breakdown of who you might be and the place you reside.
In one of many questions, we requested you to decide on as much as three matters that matter most. Right here’s what stood out.
You additionally shared dozens of story concepts: from land grabs and manure runoff to psychological well being, chemical publicity, and local weather shifts.
You advised us you worth our investigative reporting and information visualizations and also you need extra in-depth explainers on ag coverage. You additionally need extra transparency into how we do our work. And extra methods to have interaction with us immediately.
So we’re constructing that. Within the months forward, we’ll roll out behind-the-scenes insights for our members and host stay panel discussions that dig deeper into core points we cowl.
Don’t see your self mirrored right here? We acknowledge that some priorities, like tariffs, weren’t included as response choices however seemingly would’ve ranked excessive. With new international tensions, commerce coverage is rapidly turning into a prime concern in agriculture.
That mentioned, each perspective counts. If in case you have concepts for the place we must always look subsequent, don’t hesitate to attain out.
Thanks for studying, sharing, and trusting us along with your time.
–Lauren Cross
Assistant Editor & Viewers Engagement Supervisor
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