No Yes 0 2 b) The applicant(s) have demonstrated their intention to grow their dairy farm and will be able to transition off the Organic Entrant program smoothly. Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Agree 0 1 2 3 5. on the Risk Mitigation Plan, provide a score for each of the following: The applicant(s) have accurately identified the risks of starting a new dairy farm (both internal and external) and have placed reasonably accurate ratings according to probability and potential impact. Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Agree 1 2 3 The applicant(s) have provided appropriate risk mitigation strategies where applicable. Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree 1 2 3 6. Other questions: a) The applicant(s) applied for this program last year but were not accepted at that time. No Yes 0 1 The applicant(s) have received some applicable post-secondary education. No Yes 1 The applicant(s) have reviewed: The Dairy Code of Practice from the National Farm Animal Care Council; The Canadian Quality Milk Program Reference Manual from Dairy Farmers of Canada; The Alberta Milk Producer Policy Handbook; and the Environmental Manual for Livestock Producers in Alberta from Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. No Yes 2 Total Score______ (Maximum Score 40)
No Yes 0 2 b) The applicant(s) have demonstrated their intention to grow their dairy farm and will be able to transition off the Organic Entrant program smoothly. Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Agree 0 1 2 3 5. on the Risk Mitigation Plan, provide a score for each of the following: The applicant(s) have accurately identified the risks of starting a new dairy farm (both internal and external) and have placed reasonably accurate ratings according to probability and potential impact. Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Agree 1 2 3 The applicant(s) have provided appropriate risk mitigation strategies where applicable. Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree 1 2 3 6. Other questions: a) The applicant(s) applied for this program last year but were not accepted at that time. No Yes 0 1 The applicant(s) have received some applicable post-secondary education. No Yes 1 The applicant(s) have reviewed: The Dairy Code of Practice from the National Farm Animal Care Council; The Canadian Quality Milk Program Reference Manual from Dairy Farmers of Canada; The Alberta Milk Producer Policy Handbook; and the Environmental Manual for Livestock Producers in Alberta from Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. No Yes 2 Total Score______ (Maximum Score 40)