Spring 2012 Survey Results

Spring 2012 Survey Results

 ESHPA Survey 2012

         128 sent; 83 responded; ~20% did not complete full survey

The Annual meeting is currently 1 1/2 days long. Is 2 full days better?
          YES 40.8% (31)
          NO 59.2% (45 )

What days of the week are best?
         Saturday & Sunday 43.0% (34);
         Friday & Saturday 50.6% (40);
        Weekdays 10.1% (8)

How often should ESHPA hold meetings during the year?
         2 - 74.7% (59);
         3- 17.7% (14);
         4- 7.6% (6)

Do you sell honey?
         Retail 21.2% (14);
        Wholesale 10.6% (7);
        Both 53.0% (35);
        N/A 15.2% (10)

What type of pollination service do you provide?
       Stationary 38.1% (24);
       Migratory- in state 25.4%(16);
       Migratory- out of state 7.9% (5);
       N/A 34.9% (22 )

Do you belong to a local beekeeper group?
       Yes 58.2% (39);
       No 41.8% (28)

Are you a member of a national beekeeper organization?
       American Beekeeping Federation 34.1% (14);
       American Honey Producers Association 36.6% (15);
       EAS 46.3% (19 )