BLOG: What You Told Us in the Audience Survey!

Written By Elyssa Giedraitis

We recently ran an audience survey with the goal of this survey being to gather information from AgVocateWA current audience to inform future social media and professional development opportunities. 

We want to thank everyone who took the time to answer the questions, you have helped us ensure our 2025 direction is aligned with what you are looking for from us. 

We wanted to share with you the results of the survey, and if you read and think “_____ needs to be added to this list” please let us know!

What is an issue or issues that you are currently worried about in the ag industry?

  • Merino flock reduction 

  • Wool price 

  • Lack of youth interest in sheep 

  • Fragile environment 

  • Climate change 

  • EPA regulatory creep 

  • What the industry looks like post live export

  •  Lack of understanding of the industry 

  • Increased freight costs 

  • Lack of political care for regions 

  • Live export ban 

  • Employment in the ag industry / labour shortages 

  • Inequality based upon debt 

  • Input costs 

  • Labour costs 

  • Public image of the industry

  • Robotic technology that decreases need for people 

  • Shrinking regional towns 

  • Disconnect between city and country 

  • Big corporates 

  • Red tape 

  • Lack of effective advocacy

What is a topic or topics you would like to learn about?

  • Farm gate issues 

  • How to speak to legislators and policy makers 

  • How to use social media for advocacy 

  • How to encourage adoption of new ag practices 

  • How we can encourage young people into country towns 

  • Reducing input costs 

  • Perennial grass management 

  • Balancing the mental load 

  • Economic survival

  • Effectively looking after our land

Is there anything specific you would like to see us post on social media?

  • Stories of young people in ag around the state 

  • Contrasting stories of what people are doing in other states 

  • Positive farming stories 

  • Upcoming events 

  • Webinars 

  • Other relevant websites 

  • Ask me anything sessions with professionals 

  • Bringing the beef industry into the media

Once again, thank you to everyone who was kind enough to submit their answers to the audience survey!

If you would like to make sure a topic is added to our list please contact us on any of our social media accounts - Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X.

Elyssa Giedraitis
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