Survey created by Jessica Ingram, Rebecca Gibbons, Caroline Furrer, Lindsay Bonnett, and Maggie Star

What is your gender?

Male

Female

Prefer not to specify

What is your program and year of study?

What does "local food" mean to you?

Food grown within 100 kilometres

Food grown in Eastern Ontario

Food grown in Ontario

Food grown in Canada

Organic food

Other

For the remainder of the suvey, assume that "local food" means food 1) grown in Kingston and the surrounding area, and 2) that is not necessarily organic.

What percentage of your food budget is typically spent on local foods?

What are your reasons for purchasing local foods?

Environmental benefits (ie. smaller carbon footprint)

Cost

Higher quality

More accessible

Supports local businesses and farmers

Contributing to the community

Not applicable

Other

In your opinion, what barriers prevent Queen's students from eating local foods?

Cost

Accessibility

Availability (ie. growing seasons)

Students don't know where stores get their food

Lack of motivation

Preference for pre-made/fast food/restaurant meals

Other

What would motivate you to increase your purchasing of local foods?

Cooking class

University club (ie. recipe exchange, nutrition info, social gathering)

Greater on-campus local food accessibility

Educational workshops (ie. where to buy)

Kingston seasonal food calender

Other

We will be gathering a focus group because we want to hear more about YOUR thoughts and concerns about local foods! We will be providing snacks and refreshments!Please write down your email if you would be interested in participating. (By writing down your email, you are not committed to attending the focus group). Indicate your email address in the space provided!

For the Love of Food - QUICK SURVEY