Public-opinion survey shows support for farmers
The California Farm Bureau Federation recently asked a professional
polling firm to survey California voters regarding important
issues facing California family farmers and ranchers; WATER
AVAILABLITY and FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Public Opinion Strategies asked 800 registered voters (between
April 22-24, 2001) from throughout California the following
questions (see below). The answers may surprise you.
QUESTION 1: Do you believe that California is headed for
a water crisis similar to the current electrical energy crisis?
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|
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| California
voters are beginning to see an impending water shortage
looming on the horizon. |
|
Geographic
breakdown of Calfornia voters who answered question
about impending water shortage. |
QUESTION 2: If water was in a very limited availability,
who do you believe should get first priority for its usage?
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| California
voters realize the importance of keeping farmers and
ranchers supplied with water. |
QUESTION 3: Do you believe that the federal government
has a financial responsibility to help keep California farmers
in agriculture production?
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| And,
they see the federal government as having a real financial
responsibility to keep California's farmers and ranchers
in production. |
If you have any questions, or would like additional information
on the polling data, please feel free to contact Paul Venosdel,
Director, California Farm Bureau Federation at 916-561-5504
or via email at pvenosdel@cfbf.com
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