This brief (and confidential) survey asks you to reflect on your experience with the SSDP (Small, Socially Disadvantaged Producers) project that was implemented by KSU's College of Ag, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems (Dr. Buddhi Gyawali, program director) through a grant from USDA. All responses will remain confidential and no names will be associated with responses.
Thank you.
From your experience and perspective, describe the relationship of KCARD with KSU prior to KSU receiving the SSDP grant.
How does working with DDSPs fit into the mission and goals of KCARD?
In what ways did the SSDP project with KSU support KCARD's (and your) programming goals for working with small, social disadvantaged producers (SSDP's), i.e., what would you have not been able to accomplish without it?
What did your learn about KSU's resources and capacities to provide technical assistance and education to SSDP's?
What are the barriers and opportunities in working with KSU to connect with and support SSDP's?
What are the next steps needed to support SSDP's in connecting to USDA programs--what would you like to see done to increase participation in USDA
Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns you are willing to share?