“Rural Character” can mean different things to different people. 

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* Which of these statements best describes your vision of "rural character"?

Small and medium sized farms along county roads
Farms of all sizes, including larger operations
Farms mixed with scattered, large-lot, well landscaped residential subdivisions
A mix of uses including farms, housing, small businesses, nurseries, etc.
Greenspace consisting of a mix of farmland, woodland, wetlands, etc.
Other
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Use the scale to rate the importance of maintaining "rural character" within La Crosse County.

The middle of the scale represents the balance between rural character and non-agricultural development.

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There are many potential benefits to preserving farmland.

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Please rate the importance of the following potential benefits from farmland preservation for La Crosse County.

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Please rate the importance of the following opportunities to connect to local agriculture.

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Farming is slowly transitioning from many small farms to larger operations. 

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Would you be in favor of increased financial support to help preserve smaller farms?

Yes, we should do what we can to preserve small farms
No, preservation of small farms is important, but increased financial support is not the right strategy
No, the transition to larger, more efficient farms is fine
Other
Not sure
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Please rate the following strategies for helping to preserve farmland.

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How should non-agricultural development (i.e. housing, commercial, etc.) occur in rural areas?

Scattered where appropriate
Concentrated in a few specific areas
Little or no non-ag development in rural areas
Not sure
Other
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Please use the space below to share other thoughts on Farmland Preservation that we should know as we work on this plan.

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