| Challenge . | Top two values % total . | Respondent count1 . |
|---|---|---|
| Land availability/price | 55.8% | 1,348 |
| Lack of market predictability | 51.9% | 1,352 |
| Access to reliable labor | 37.1% | 1,353 |
| Lack of market access/marketing options | 21.7% | 1,353 |
| Wildlife predation | 16.9% | 1,348 |
| Sickness/disease | 14.5% | 1,348 |
| Stress from transport/handling | 6.8% | 1,345 |
| Challenge . | Top two values % total . | Respondent count1 . |
|---|---|---|
| Land availability/price | 55.8% | 1,348 |
| Lack of market predictability | 51.9% | 1,352 |
| Access to reliable labor | 37.1% | 1,353 |
| Lack of market access/marketing options | 21.7% | 1,353 |
| Wildlife predation | 16.9% | 1,348 |
| Sickness/disease | 14.5% | 1,348 |
| Stress from transport/handling | 6.8% | 1,345 |
Respondents were asked to rate the list of challenges and table values represent the combined percentages of producer’s ratings of “very” or “extremely” challenging.
1The number of respondents who rated that particular challenge as one of the top two challenges in the survey.
| Challenge . | Top two values % total . | Respondent count1 . |
|---|---|---|
| Land availability/price | 55.8% | 1,348 |
| Lack of market predictability | 51.9% | 1,352 |
| Access to reliable labor | 37.1% | 1,353 |
| Lack of market access/marketing options | 21.7% | 1,353 |
| Wildlife predation | 16.9% | 1,348 |
| Sickness/disease | 14.5% | 1,348 |
| Stress from transport/handling | 6.8% | 1,345 |
| Challenge . | Top two values % total . | Respondent count1 . |
|---|---|---|
| Land availability/price | 55.8% | 1,348 |
| Lack of market predictability | 51.9% | 1,352 |
| Access to reliable labor | 37.1% | 1,353 |
| Lack of market access/marketing options | 21.7% | 1,353 |
| Wildlife predation | 16.9% | 1,348 |
| Sickness/disease | 14.5% | 1,348 |
| Stress from transport/handling | 6.8% | 1,345 |
Respondents were asked to rate the list of challenges and table values represent the combined percentages of producer’s ratings of “very” or “extremely” challenging.
1The number of respondents who rated that particular challenge as one of the top two challenges in the survey.
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