Survey
The first element of core research for working for 5 a day was the development and roll out of a survey for growers, employers and workers of all kinds in horticulture. The survey took an inclusive approach to all those who work in horticultural production.
The purpose of the survey was multiple, some of its aims were to:
- gather experiences on the impacts of Brexit and COVID 19 on the workforce
- gain insights on how well farmers and workers feel valued in their roles
- find out about ways in which all types of workers manage changing labour and work needs through the seasons
- find informed starting points for qualitative research starting in Phase 2
- gather demographic insights on the horticultural workforce
The survey was mainly composed of multiple choice questions to make it easy to complete. Some open questions were included so participants could share their thoughts. Survey roll-out has now been completed.