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Community Survey Conducted at White County 4-H Fair
During the 2006 White County Fair in Reynolds, Ind., the White County Cooperative Extension Service, in cooperation with officials from BioTown, USA conducted a community survey to find out how residents felt about BioTown's progress and its effect on the local community and White County. The survey asked community residents for their opinion on BioTown, its affect on their personal lives and on the town of Reynolds. Participation in the survey was voluntary.
Survey questions and results
- In your opinion, how do you feel about the BioTown project and the goal to utilize biorenewable resources to meet most of the needs of the Reynolds community?
68% very supportive
30% supportive
2% neutral
- How significant of an impact do you think the promotion of BioTown will have on the public's awareness of bioenergy and energy conservation?
48% very significant
51% significant
1% no significance - To what extent do you think Reynolds will benefit from promoting itself as BioTown?
64% great benefits
29% some benefits
6% not sure
1% little benefits - Has the BioTown initiative influenced you personally to conserve energy?
76% yes
24% no
Overall, the survey was viewed as a success. The results show that Reynolds residents and those in the White County area support and believe in the BioTown, USA project.
"The survey was used as a tool to get town residents' input about BioTown and how it has impacted them," said Charlie Van Voorst, Reynolds town president. "BioTown has changed the lives of residents in the town in a positive manner. The project is helping put money back into the community and we are all very excited about the potential that lies ahead."
