Table 1 Demographic and general farm information of Ohio-based producers (n = 57) that participated in a self-administered and anonymous electronic survey regarding ticks and tick-borne diseases
From: Describing the experience of livestock producers from Ohio, USA with ticks and associated diseases
Question | n (%) |
|---|---|
How would you describe yourself? | |
Man | 53 (93.0%) |
Woman | 1 (1.7%) |
No answer | 3 (5.3%) |
How would you describe yourself? | |
Asian or Pacific Islander | 3 (5.3%) |
Black or African American | 8 (14.0%) |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 (1.8%) |
Native American or Alaskan Native | 5 (8.8%) |
White or Caucasian | 36 (63.1%) |
No answer | 4 (7.0%) |
What is your preferred language? | |
English | 51 (89.5%) |
No answer | 6 (10.5%) |
What is the highest level of education you have completed? | |
Associate’s degree | 7 (12.3%) |
Bachelor’s degree | 11 (19.3%) |
High school Diploma or equivalent | 11 (19.3%) |
Less than a high school diploma | 2 (3.5%) |
Master’s degree | 1 (1.8%) |
Professional Degree or Doctorate | 3 (5.3%) |
Technical, trade, or some college | 18 (31.5%) |
No answer | 4 (7.0%) |
What is your annual household income? | |
Less than $55,000 | 6 (10.5%) |
$55,000-$130,000 | 35 (61.4%) |
More than $130,000 | 9 (15.8%) |
No answer | 7 (12.3%) |
Do you live on the farm? | |
No | 14 (24.5%) |
Yes | 38 (66.7%) |
No answer | 5 (8.8%) |
Which of the following describes your role on the farm? | |
Farm employee | 18 (31.6%) |
Farm owner | 34 (59.6%) |
Other | 1 (1.8%) |
No answer | 4 (7.0%) |
Is your work on the farm your sole employment? | |
No, I also have another job | 11 (19.3%) |
Yes, I work full-time (40 + hours) on the farm | 28 (49.1%) |
Yes, I work part-time (< 40 h) on the farm | 14 (24.6%) |
No answer | 4 (7.0%) |
How many years of experience do you have working on a farm? | |
Less than 5 years | 16 (28.1%) |
5–15 years | 25 (43.8%) |
More than 15 years | 12 (21.1%) |
No answer | 4 (7.0%) |
Which option best describes the primary purpose of animals on the farm? | |
All animals on the farm are pets or produce meat/eggs/fiber for household consumption only | 3 (5.3%) |
The farm is a commercial farm; animals are raised for food or fiber | 37 (64.9%) |
The farm is a hobby/backyard farm; animals are raised for show, 4H, sale as pets, etc | 15 (26.3%) |
No answer | 2 (3.5%) |
Does the farm have an established relationship with a veterinarian? | |
No | 6 (10.5%) |
Yes | 46 (80.7%) |
No answer | 5 (8.8%) |
On average, how often does the veterinarian visit the farm? | |
> 4 times per year | 12 (21.0%) |
2–4 times per year | 23 (40.4%) |
Not sure | 2 (3.5%) |
Once a year | 9 (15.8%) |
No answer | 11 (19.3%) |