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Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Appendix 2G

Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions

Q01A Does your business sell any of the following products? Native seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Sell 141 52.0 56.0 56.0
Does not sell 111 41.0 44.0 100.0
Total 252 93.0 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 1 .4
No answer 18 6.6
Total 19 7.0
Total 271 100.0

Q01B Does your business sell any of the following products? Non-native seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Sell 77 28.4 33.0 33.0
Does not sell 156 57.6 67.0 100.0
Total 233 86.0 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 3 1.1
Partial breakoff 1 .4
No answer 34 12.5
Total 38 14.0
Total 271 100.0

Q01C Does your business sell any of the following products? Native plant materials, other than seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Sell 202 74.5 81.1 81.1
Does not sell 47 17.3 18.9 100.0
Total 249 91.9 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 2 .7
No answer 20 7.4
Total 22 8.1
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q01D Does your business sell any of the following products? Non-native plant materials, other than seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Sell 102 37.6 44.5 44.5
Does not sell 127 46.9 55.5 100.0
Total 229 84.5 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 2 .7
Partial breakoff 3 1.1
No answer 37 13.7
Total 42 15.5
Total 271 100.0

Q02 Are the seed and plant material sales at your business mainly focused on selling to the home market, such as the sale of seed packets or individual plants for residential projects?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid No 249 91.9 100.0 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 12 4.4
No answer 10 3.7
Total 22 8.1
Total 271 100.0

Q03A Does your organization do this? Collect seed from the wild for direct sale.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 81 29.9 55.5 55.5
No 65 24.0 44.5 100.0
Total 146 53.9 100.0
Missing Branching skip 100 36.9
Partial breakoff 21 7.7
No answer 4 1.5
Total 125 46.1
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q03B Does your organization do this? Collect seed from the wild to grow plants with the goal of producing and selling seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 80 29.5 56.7 56.7
No 61 22.5 43.3 100.0
Total 141 52.0 100.0
Missing Branching skip 100 36.9
Partial breakoff 21 7.7
No answer 9 3.3
Total 130 48.0
Total 271 100.0

Q03C Does your organization do this? Use wild-collected seed from some other source to grow plants with the goal of producing and selling seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 66 24.4 46.8 46.8
No 75 27.7 53.2 100.0
Total 141 52.0 100.0
Missing Branching skip 100 36.9
Partial breakoff 21 7.7
No answer 9 3.3
Total 130 48.0
Total 271 100.0

Q03D Does your organization do this? Purchase native seed, such as cultivars, varieties or germplasm releases, available on the market to grow plants with the goal of producing and selling seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 46 17.0 32.6 32.6
No 95 35.1 67.4 100.0
Total 141 52.0 100.0
Missing Branching skip 100 36.9
Partial breakoff 21 7.7
No answer 9 3.3
Total 130 48.0
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q03E Does your organization do this? Purchase native seed available on the market to re-sell the seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 94 34.7 64.4 64.4
No 52 19.2 35.6 100.0
Total 146 53.9 100.0
Missing Branching skip 100 36.9
Partial breakoff 21 7.7
No answer 4 1.5
Total 125 46.1
Total 271 100.0

Q04A Do you sell this type of seed? Uncertified seed of claimed provenance of wild origin.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Sell 97 35.8 67.8 67.8
Does not sell 38 14.0 26.6 94.4
Unsure 8 3.0 5.6 100.0
Total 143 52.8 100.0
Missing Branching skip 100 36.9
Partial breakoff 23 8.5
No answer 5 1.8
Total 128 47.2
Total 271 100.0

Q04B Do you sell this type of seed? Certified source-identified seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Sell 92 33.9 64.8 64.8
Does not sell 47 17.3 33.1 97.9
Unsure 3 1.1 2.1 100.0
Total 142 52.4 100.0
Missing Branching skip 100 36.9
Partial breakoff 23 8.5
No answer 6 2.2
Total 129 47.6
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q04C Do you sell this type of seed? Native germplasm releases or cultivars.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Sell 56 20.7 39.7 39.7
Does not sell 74 27.3 52.5 92.2
Unsure 11 4.1 7.8 100.0
Total 141 52.0 100.0
Missing Branching skip 100 36.9
Partial breakoff 23 8.5
No answer 7 2.6
Total 130 48.0
Total 271 100.0

Q04D Do you sell this type of seed? Seed mixes that include native seed and comply with USDA conservation program requirements.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Sell 64 23.6 44.4 44.4
Does not sell 61 22.5 42.4 86.8
Unsure 19 7.0 13.2 100.0
Total 144 53.1 100.0
Missing Branching skip 100 36.9
Partial breakoff 23 8.5
No answer 4 1.5
Total 127 46.9
Total 271 100.0

Q04E Do you sell this type of seed? Seed types that meet the requirements of the Bureau of Land Management.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Sell 50 18.5 34.7 34.7
Does not sell 46 17.0 31.9 66.7
Unsure 48 17.7 33.3 100.0
Total 144 53.1 100.0
Missing Branching skip 100 36.9
Partial breakoff 23 8.5
No answer 4 1.5
Total 127 46.9
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q05a What percentage of your organization’s total native seed sales does this represent? Native grass seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid 0 32 11.8 26.4 26.4
5 5 1.8 4.1 30.6
8 1 .4 .8 31.4
10 8 3.0 6.6 38.0
15 1 .4 .8 38.8
20 6 2.2 5.0 43.8
24 1 .4 .8 44.6
25 3 1.1 2.5 47.1
30 5 1.8 4.1 51.2
37 1 .4 .8 52.1
40 4 1.5 3.3 55.4
45 4 1.5 3.3 58.7
48 3 1.1 2.5 61.2
49 2 .7 1.7 62.8
50 7 2.6 5.8 68.6
55 1 .4 .8 69.4
60 6 2.2 5.0 74.4
62 1 .4 .8 75.2
70 8 3.0 6.6 81.8
75 2 .7 1.7 83.5
80 3 1.1 2.5 86.0
85 6 2.2 5.0 90.9
90 4 1.5 3.3 94.2
97 1 .4 .8 95.0
98 2 .7 1.7 96.7
100 4 1.5 3.3 100.0
Total 121 44.6 100.0
Missing Branching skip 24 8.9
Partial breakoff 27 10.0
No answer 99 36.5
Total 150 55.4
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q05b What percentage of your organization’s total native seed sales does this represent? Native forbs seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid 0 26 9.6 21.5 21.5
1 3 1.1 2.5 24.0
2 1 .4 .8 24.8
4 1 .4 .8 25.6
5 4 1.5 3.3 28.9
9 1 .4 .8 29.8
10 13 4.8 10.7 40.5
15 4 1.5 3.3 43.8
17 1 .4 .8 44.6
19 1 .4 .8 45.5
20 4 1.5 3.3 48.8
24 1 .4 .8 49.6
25 3 1.1 2.5 52.1
30 7 2.6 5.8 57.9
35 1 .4 .8 58.7
40 5 1.8 4.1 62.8
45 4 1.5 3.3 66.1
48 1 .4 .8 66.9
49 1 .4 .8 67.8
50 11 4.1 9.1 76.9
55 1 .4 .8 77.7
58 1 .4 .8 78.5
60 2 .7 1.7 80.2
65 1 .4 .8 81.0
70 5 1.8 4.1 85.1
75 4 1.5 3.3 88.4
80 4 1.5 3.3 91.7
85 1 .4 .8 92.6
90 4 1.5 3.3 95.9
95 2 .7 1.7 97.5
100 3 1.1 2.5 100.0
Total 121 44.6 100.0
Missing Branching skip 24 8.9
Partial breakoff 27 10.0
No answer 99 36.5
Total 150 55.4
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q05c What percentage of your organization’s total native seed sales does this represent? Native shrubs seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid 0 44 16.2 41.9 41.9
1 1 .4 1.0 42.9
1 4 1.5 3.8 46.7
2 6 2.2 5.7 52.4
3 1 .4 1.0 53.3
5 19 7.0 18.1 71.4
6 2 .7 1.9 73.3
8 1 .4 1.0 74.3
10 5 1.8 4.8 79.0
15 1 .4 1.0 80.0
20 6 2.2 5.7 85.7
24 1 .4 1.0 86.7
25 4 1.5 3.8 90.5
30 3 1.1 2.9 93.3
35 1 .4 1.0 94.3
45 1 .4 1.0 95.2
50 3 1.1 2.9 98.1
90 1 .4 1.0 99.0
100 1 .4 1.0 100.0
Total 105 38.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 24 8.9
Partial breakoff 27 10.0
No answer 115 42.4
Total 166 61.3
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q05d What percentage of your organization’s total native seed sales does this represent? Native tree seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid 0 56 20.7 58.3 58.3
1 5 1.8 5.2 63.5
2 1 .4 1.0 64.6
4 1 .4 1.0 65.6
5 2 .7 2.1 67.7
10 4 1.5 4.2 71.9
15 2 .7 2.1 74.0
20 3 1.1 3.1 77.1
24 1 .4 1.0 78.1
25 2 .7 2.1 80.2
30 1 .4 1.0 81.3
45 1 .4 1.0 82.3
50 5 1.8 5.2 87.5
55 1 .4 1.0 88.5
65 1 .4 1.0 89.6
70 1 .4 1.0 90.6
98 1 .4 1.0 91.7
100 8 3.0 8.3 100.0
Total 96 35.4 100.0
Missing Branching skip 24 8.9
Partial breakoff 27 10.0
No answer 124 45.8
Total 175 64.6
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q05e What percentage of your organization’s total native seed sales does this represent? Other native seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid 0 53 19.6 60.2 60.2
1 3 1.1 3.4 63.6
2 4 1.5 4.5 68.2
3 1 .4 1.1 69.3
4 3 1.1 3.4 72.7
5 11 4.1 12.5 85.2
10 3 1.1 3.4 88.6
11 1 .4 1.1 89.8
20 2 .7 2.3 92.0
25 1 .4 1.1 93.2
29 1 .4 1.1 94.3
40 3 1.1 3.4 97.7
50 2 .7 2.3 100.0
Total 88 32.5 100.0
Missing Branching skip 24 8.9
Partial breakoff 27 10.0
No answer 132 48.7
Total 183 67.5
Total 271 100.0

Q05a_dk What percentage of your organization’s total native seed sales does this represent? Check this box if you are unable to provide this information.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Checked 9 3.3 5.5 5.5
Not checked 156 57.6 94.5 100.0
Total 165 60.9 100.0
Missing Branching skip 100 36.9
Partial breakoff 6 2.2
Total 106 39.1
Total 271 100.0

Q06A Does your organization . . . Grow native plants to sell.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 165 60.9 85.5 85.5
No 28 10.3 14.5 100.0
Total 193 71.2 100.0
Missing Branching skip 43 15.9
Partial breakoff 28 10.3
No answer 7 2.6
Total 78 28.8
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q06B Does your organization . . . Purchase and re-sell native plant materials available on the market?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 110 40.6 59.5 59.5
No 75 27.7 40.5 100.0
Total 185 68.3 100.0
Missing Branching skip 43 15.9
Partial breakoff 28 10.3
No answer 15 5.5
Total 86 31.7
Total 271 100.0

Q07a What percentage of your organization’s total native plant material sales does this represent? Native grass seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid 0 39 14.4 25.0 25.0
1 5 1.8 3.2 28.2
2 6 2.2 3.8 32.1
3 2 .7 1.3 33.3
5 11 4.1 7.1 40.4
7 1 .4 .6 41.0
8 1 .4 .6 41.7
10 22 8.1 14.1 55.8
12 1 .4 .6 56.4
15 5 1.8 3.2 59.6
18 1 .4 .6 60.3
20 15 5.5 9.6 69.9
24 1 .4 .6 70.5
25 9 3.3 5.8 76.3
30 4 1.5 2.6 78.8
33 1 .4 .6 79.5
35 2 .7 1.3 80.8
40 9 3.3 5.8 86.5
45 3 1.1 1.9 88.5
50 8 3.0 5.1 93.6
60 3 1.1 1.9 95.5
75 1 .4 .6 96.2
85 2 .7 1.3 97.4
90 1 .4 .6 98.1
97 1 .4 .6 98.7
98 1 .4 .6 99.4
100 1 .4 .6 100.0
Total 156 57.6 100.0
Missing Branching skip 43 15.9
Partial breakoff 32 11.8
No answer 40 14.8
Total 115 42.4
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q07b What percentage of your organization’s total native plant material sales does this represent? Native forbs seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid 0 42 15.5 28.0 28.0
1 5 1.8 3.3 31.3
2 3 1.1 2.0 33.3
5 4 1.5 2.7 36.0
10 11 4.1 7.3 43.3
15 5 1.8 3.3 46.7
19 1 .4 .7 47.3
20 7 2.6 4.7 52.0
25 13 4.8 8.7 60.7
28 1 .4 .7 61.3
30 4 1.5 2.7 64.0
32 1 .4 .7 64.7
33 1 .4 .7 65.3
35 5 1.8 3.3 68.7
40 9 3.3 6.0 74.7
45 7 2.6 4.7 79.3
50 7 2.6 4.7 84.0
55 2 .7 1.3 85.3
60 8 3.0 5.3 90.7
70 2 .7 1.3 92.0
75 4 1.5 2.7 94.7
79 1 .4 .7 95.3
80 4 1.5 2.7 98.0
85 2 .7 1.3 99.3
90 1 .4 .7 100.0
Total 150 55.4 100.0
Missing Branching skip 43 15.9
Partial breakoff 32 11.8
No answer 46 17.0
Total 121 44.6
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q07c What percentage of your organization’s total native plant material sales does this represent? Native shrubs seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid 0 25 9.2 16.3 16.3
1 4 1.5 2.6 19.0
2 3 1.1 2.0 20.9
5 7 2.6 4.6 25.5
10 14 5.2 9.2 34.6
15 4 1.5 2.6 37.3
18 1 .4 .7 37.9
20 13 4.8 8.5 46.4
22 1 .4 .7 47.1
25 24 8.9 15.7 62.7
30 13 4.8 8.5 71.2
33 1 .4 .7 71.9
34 1 .4 .7 72.5
35 3 1.1 2.0 74.5
38 1 .4 .7 75.2
40 13 4.8 8.5 83.7
45 2 .7 1.3 85.0
50 10 3.7 6.5 91.5
55 1 .4 .7 92.2
60 2 .7 1.3 93.5
70 1 .4 .7 94.1
75 2 .7 1.3 95.4
87 1 .4 .7 96.1
89 1 .4 .7 96.7
90 1 .4 .7 97.4
100 Total 4 153 1.5 56.5 2.6 100.0 100.0
Missing Branching skip 43 15.9
Partial breakoff 32 11.8
No answer 43 15.9
Total 118 43.5
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q07d What percentage of your organization’s total native plant material sales does this represent? Native tree seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid 0 22 8.1 14.5 14.5
1 3 1.1 2.0 16.4
2 3 1.1 2.0 18.4
5 9 3.3 5.9 24.3
8 1 .4 .7 25.0
10 9 3.3 5.9 30.9
13 1 .4 .7 31.6
15 8 3.0 5.3 36.8
17 1 .4 .7 37.5
20 15 5.5 9.9 47.4
22 1 .4 .7 48.0
25 14 5.2 9.2 57.2
30 8 3.0 5.3 62.5
32 1 .4 .7 63.2
33 1 .4 .7 63.8
35 4 1.5 2.6 66.4
40 3 1.1 2.0 68.4
42 1 .4 .7 69.1
45 3 1.1 2.0 71.1
50 10 3.7 6.6 77.6
59 1 .4 .7 78.3
60 3 1.1 2.0 80.3
65 1 .4 .7 80.9
70 1 .4 .7 81.6
80 3 1.1 2.0 83.6
85 1 .4 .7 84.2
89 1 .4 .7 84.9
98 1 .4 .7 85.5
100 22 8.1 14.5 100.0
Total 152 56.1 100.0
Missing Branching skip 43 15.9
Partial breakoff 32 11.8
No answer 44 16.2
Total 119 43.9
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q07e What percentage of your organization’s total native plant material sales does this represent? Other native seed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid 0 57 21.0 49.6 49.6
1 1 .4 .9 50.4
2 3 1.1 2.6 53.0
3 3 1.1 2.6 55.7
4 3 1.1 2.6 58.3
5 8 3.0 7.0 65.2
8 3 1.1 2.6 67.8
10 11 4.1 9.6 77.4
15 3 1.1 2.6 80.0
20 5 1.8 4.3 84.3
25 4 1.5 3.5 87.8
30 3 1.1 2.6 90.4
35 1 .4 .9 91.3
36 1 .4 .9 92.2
40 1 .4 .9 93.0
50 4 1.5 3.5 96.5
60 1 .4 .9 97.4
74 1 .4 .9 98.3
100 2 .7 1.7 100.0
Total 115 42.4 100.0
Missing Branching skip 43 15.9
Partial breakoff 32 11.8
No answer 81 29.9
Total 156 57.6
Total 271 100.0

Q07a_dk What percentage of your organization’s total native plant material sales does this represent? Check this box if you are unable to provide this information.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Checked 15 5.5 6.8 6.8
Not checked 205 75.6 93.2 100.0
Total 220 81.2 100.0
Missing Branching skip 43 15.9
Partial breakoff 8 3.0
Total 51 18.8
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q08 Do you sell native plants or seeds sourced from different locations to match different geographical conditions or seed zones, as in different ecotypes of the same species?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 155 57.2 69.2 69.2
No 69 25.5 30.8 100.0
Total 224 82.7 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone 3 1.1
only)
Partial breakoff 32 11.8
No answer 12 4.4
Total 47 17.3
Total 271 100.0

Q09A Between 2017 and 2019 how much did this buyer type represent your annual sales of native seed and plant materials? Federal government agencies.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major portion of sales 43 15.9 19.1 19.1
Minor portion of sales 101 37.3 44.9 64.0
None of the sales 81 29.9 36.0 100.0
Total 225 83.0 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 35 12.9
No answer 11 4.1
Total 46 17.0
Total 271 100.0

Q09B Between 2017 and 2019 how much did this buyer type represent your annual sales of native seed and plant materials? State government agencies.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major portion of sales 62 22.9 27.4 27.4
Minor portion of sales 115 42.4 50.9 78.3
None of the sales 49 18.1 21.7 100.0
Total 226 83.4 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 35 12.9
No answer 10 3.7
Total 45 16.6
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q09C Between 2017 and 2019 how much did this buyer type represent your annual sales of native seed and plant materials? Municipalities.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major portion of sales 52 19.2 23.2 23.2
Minor portion of sales 122 45.0 54.5 77.7
None of the sales 50 18.5 22.3 100.0
Total 224 82.7 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 35 12.9
No answer 12 4.4
Total 47 17.3
Total 271 100.0

Q09D Between 2017 and 2019 how much did this buyer type represent your annual sales of native seed and plant materials? Tribal governments.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major portion of sales 14 5.2 6.5 6.5
Minor portion of sales 70 25.8 32.4 38.9
None of the sales 132 48.7 61.1 100.0
Total 216 79.7 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 35 12.9
No answer 20 7.4
Total 55 20.3
Total 271 100.0

Q09E Between 2017 and 2019 how much did this buyer type represent your annual sales of native seed and plant materials? Private contractors.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major portion of sales 139 51.3 60.7 60.7
Minor portion of sales 72 26.6 31.4 92.1
None of the sales 18 6.6 7.9 100.0
Total 229 84.5 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 35 12.9
No answer 7 2.6
Total 42 15.5
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q09F Between 2017 and 2019 how much did this buyer type represent your annual sales of native seed and plant materials? Non-profit organizations.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major portion of sales 50 18.5 22.1 22.1
Minor portion of sales 129 47.6 57.1 79.2
None of the sales 47 17.3 20.8 100.0
Total 226 83.4 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone 1 .4
only)
Partial breakoff 35 12.9
No answer 9 3.3
Total 45 16.6
Total 271 100.0

Q09G Between 2017 and 2019 how much did this buyer type represent your annual sales of native seed and plant materials? Farmers and ranchers.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major portion of sales 44 16.2 19.6 19.6
Minor portion of sales 108 39.9 48.0 67.6
None of the sales 73 26.9 32.4 100.0
Total 225 83.0 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 35 12.9
No answer 11 4.1
Total 46 17.0
Total 271 100.0

Q10 Do you sell services?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes. Which services? 84 31.0 36.8 36.8
Please specify:
No 144 53.1 63.2 100.0
Total 228 84.1 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 36 13.3
No answer 7 2.6
Total 43 15.9
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q11A Does the availability of this type of storage limit the quantity of seed you can sell? Ambient storage.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Limits it 35 12.9 16.7 16.7
Does not limit it 175 64.6 83.3 100.0
Total 210 77.5 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone 6 2.2
only)
Partial breakoff 37 13.7
No answer 18 6.6
Total 61 22.5
Total 271 100.0

Q11B Does the availability of this type of storage limit the quantity of seed you can sell? Refrigerated storage.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Limits it 67 24.7 31.9 31.9
Does not limit it 143 52.8 68.1 100.0
Total 210 77.5 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone 7 2.6
only)
Partial breakoff 37 13.7
No answer 17 6.3
Total 61 22.5
Total 271 100.0

Q11C Does the availability of this type of storage limit the quantity of seed you can sell? Freezer storage.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Limits it 61 22.5 29.8 29.8
Does not limit it 144 53.1 70.2 100.0
Total 205 75.6 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 7 2.6
Partial breakoff 37 13.7
No answer 22 8.1
Total 66 24.4
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q12A Do you use this method to communicate to potential buyers about what your business offers? Company website.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Use 195 72.0 85.2 85.2
Do not use 34 12.5 14.8 100.0
Total 229 84.5 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 38 14.0
No answer 4 1.5
Total 42 15.5
Total 271 100.0

Q12B Do you use this method to communicate to potential buyers about what your business offers? Print catalogue.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Use 80 29.5 35.6 35.6
Do not use 145 53.5 64.4 100.0
Total 225 83.0 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 38 14.0
No answer 8 3.0
Total 46 17.0
Total 271 100.0

Q12C Do you use this method to communicate to potential buyers about what your business offers? Vendor listings or registries.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Use 146 53.9 65.8 65.8
Do not use 76 28.0 34.2 100.0
Total 222 81.9 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone 1 .4
only)
Partial breakoff 38 14.0
No answer 10 3.7
Total 49 18.1
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q12D Do you use this method to communicate to potential buyers about what your business offers? Bids in response to “requests for proposals” or “seed buy requests”.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Use 173 63.8 75.9 75.9
Do not use 55 20.3 24.1 100.0
Total 228 84.1 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 38 14.0
No answer 5 1.8
Total 43 15.9
Total 271 100.0

Q12E Do you use this method to communicate to potential buyers about what your business offers? Word-of-mouth.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Use 219 80.8 96.5 96.5
Do not use 8 3.0 3.5 100.0
Total 227 83.8 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 38 14.0
No answer 6 2.2
Total 44 16.2
Total 271 100.0

Q12F Do you use this method to communicate to potential buyers about what your business offers? Other, please specify.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Use 53 19.6 56.4 56.4
Do not use 41 15.1 43.6 100.0
Total 94 34.7 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone 1 .4
only)
Partial breakoff 38 14.0
No answer 138 50.9
Total 177 65.3
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q13A Do you use this type of contracting arrangement with buyers? Bids on periodic consolidated seed buys.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 51 18.8 22.6 22.6
No 175 64.6 77.4 100.0
Total 226 83.4 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone 2 .7
only)
Partial breakoff 38 14.0
No answer 5 1.8
Total 45 16.6
Total 271 100.0

Q13B Do you use this type of contracting arrangement with buyers? Other spot market sales of available seed or plant materials.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 115 42.4 51.3 51.3
No 109 40.2 48.7 100.0
Total 224 82.7 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone 1 .4
only)
Partial breakoff 38 14.0
No answer 8 3.0
Total 47 17.3
Total 271 100.0

Q13C Do you use this type of contracting arrangement with buyers? Marketing contract that specifies the type, price, quantity, and delivery date of seed or plant materials.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 117 43.2 52.0 52.0
No 108 39.9 48.0 100.0
Total 225 83.0 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 38 14.0
No answer 8 3.0
Total 46 17.0
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q13D Do you use this type of contracting arrangement with buyers? Production contract that specifies the desired type, quantity and delivery date of seed or plant materials.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 119 43.9 52.9 52.9
No 106 39.1 47.1 100.0
Total 225 83.0 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 1 .4
Partial breakoff 38 14.0
No answer 7 2.6
Total 46 17.0
Total 271 100.0

Q14A How important is this characteristic when considering a contract? Price guarantee.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Very important 125 46.1 55.6 55.6
Somewhat important 49 18.1 21.8 77.3
Not important 10 3.7 4.4 81.8
No opinion 41 15.1 18.2 100.0
Total 225 83.0 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 40 14.8
No answer 6 2.2
Total 46 17.0
Total 271 100.0

Q14B How important is this characteristic when considering a contract? Purchase guarantee for predetermined quantity.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Very important 124 45.8 55.4 55.4
Somewhat important 52 19.2 23.2 78.6
Not important 10 3.7 4.5 83.0
No opinion 38 14.0 17.0 100.0
Total 224 82.7 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 40 14.8
No answer 7 2.6
Total 47 17.3
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q14C How important is this characteristic when considering a contract? Production cost sharing.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Very important 20 7.4 9.3 9.3
Somewhat important 43 15.9 20.0 29.3
Not important 78 28.8 36.3 65.6
No opinion 74 27.3 34.4 100.0
Total 215 79.3 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone 2 .7
only)
Partial breakoff 40 14.8
No answer 14 5.2
Total 56 20.7
Total 271 100.0

Q14D How important is this characteristic when considering a contract? Multiproduction cycle contract.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Very important 24 8.9 10.9 10.9
Somewhat important 52 19.2 23.6 34.5
Not important 68 25.1 30.9 65.5
No opinion 76 28.0 34.5 100.0
Total 220 81.2 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 3 1.1
Partial breakoff 40 14.8
No answer 8 3.0
Total 51 18.8
Total 271 100.0

Q14E How important is this characteristic when considering a contract? Delivery timeline.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Very important 122 45.0 55.0 55.0
Somewhat important 60 22.1 27.0 82.0
Not important 10 3.7 4.5 86.5
No opinion 30 11.1 13.5 100.0
Total 222 81.9 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 1 .4
Partial breakoff 40 14.8
No answer 8 3.0
Total 49 18.1
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q14F How important is this characteristic when considering a contract? Prior positive experience with buyer.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Very important 124 45.8 55.4 55.4
Somewhat important 68 25.1 30.4 85.7
Not important 8 3.0 3.6 89.3
No opinion 24 8.9 10.7 100.0
Total 224 82.7 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 40 14.8
No answer 7 2.6
Total 47 17.3
Total 271 100.0

Q15 Relative to when you would start to produce native seeds or plant materials for sale, when do you normally sign a contract to sell these seeds or plant materials?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Prior to when you would collect or purchase foundation seed 29 10.7 14.5 14.5
Prior to when you would begin multiplying from foundation seed in your possession 8 3.0 4.0 18.5
Prior to when you would begin producing the seeds or plant materials for sale 44 16.2 22.0 40.5
After seed production begins but before harvest of all seed or plant material to be sold 25 9.2 12.5 53.0
After seed production is complete 94 34.7 47.0 100.0
Total 200 73.8 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 5 1.8
Partial breakoff 42 15.5
No answer 24 8.9
Total 71 26.2
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q16A What role does this type of information play in how you anticipate future demand for native seed or plant materials in order to plan ahead? BLM seed buy history.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major role 14 5.2 6.5 6.5
Moderate role 14 5.2 6.5 13.0
Minor role 29 10.7 13.5 26.5
No role 158 58.3 73.5 100.0
Total 215 79.3 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 2 .7
Partial breakoff 43 15.9
No answer 11 4.1
Total 56 20.7
Total 271 100.0

Q16B What role does this type of information play in how you anticipate future demand for native seed or plant materials in order to plan ahead? Past purchases or requests from other buyers.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major role 122 45.0 55.5 55.5
Moderate role 62 22.9 28.2 83.6
Minor role 17 6.3 7.7 91.4
No role 19 7.0 8.6 100.0
Total 220 81.2 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 43 15.9
No answer 8 3.0
Total 51 18.8
Total 271 100.0

Q16C What role does this type of information play in how you anticipate future demand for native seed or plant materials in order to plan ahead? Information about forward contracting opportunities.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major role 35 12.9 16.4 16.4
Moderate role 59 21.8 27.7 44.1
Minor role 46 17.0 21.6 65.7
No role 73 26.9 34.3 100.0
Total 213 78.6 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 2 .7
Partial breakoff 43 15.9
No answer 13 4.8
Total 58 21.4
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q16D What role does this type of information play in how you anticipate future demand for native seed or plant materials in order to plan ahead? Conservation Research Program funding and plans.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major role 24 8.9 11.2 11.2
Moderate role 37 13.7 17.3 28.5
Minor role 62 22.9 29.0 57.5
No role 91 33.6 42.5 100.0
Total 214 79.0 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 2 .7
Partial breakoff 43 15.9
No answer 12 4.4
Total 57 21.0
Total 271 100.0

Q16E What role does this type of information play in how you anticipate future demand for native seed or plant materials in order to plan ahead? Wildfire activity.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major role 11 4.1 5.1 5.1
Moderate role 29 10.7 13.4 18.4
Minor role 58 21.4 26.7 45.2
No role 119 43.9 54.8 100.0
Total 217 80.1 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 43 15.9
No answer 11 4.1
Total 54 19.9
Total 271 100.0

Q16F What role does this type of information play in how you anticipate future demand for native seed or plant materials in order to plan ahead? Oil and gas leases.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major role 4 1.5 1.9 1.9
Moderate role 9 3.3 4.2 6.1
Minor role 27 10.0 12.6 18.7
No role 174 64.2 81.3 100.0
Total 214 79.0 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 43 15.9
No answer 14 5.2
Total 57 21.0
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q16G What role does this type of information play in how you anticipate future demand for native seed or plant materials in order to plan ahead? Mining operations.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major role 6 2.2 2.8 2.8
Moderate role 15 5.5 7.0 9.9
Minor role 33 12.2 15.5 25.4
No role 159 58.7 74.6 100.0
Total 213 78.6 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 43 15.9
No answer 15 5.5
Total 58 21.4
Total 271 100.0

Q16H What role does this type of information play in how you anticipate future demand for native seed or plant materials in order to plan ahead? Native seed use trends.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major role 26 9.6 12.1 12.1
Moderate role 50 18.5 23.3 35.3
Minor role 50 18.5 23.3 58.6
No role 89 32.8 41.4 100.0
Total 215 79.3 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 43 15.9
No answer 13 4.8
Total 56 20.7
Total 271 100.0

Q16I What role does this type of information play in how you anticipate future demand for native seed or plant materials in order to plan ahead? Demand for urban and home landscaping.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major role 70 25.8 32.1 32.1
Moderate role 56 20.7 25.7 57.8
Minor role 43 15.9 19.7 77.5
No role 49 18.1 22.5 100.0
Total 218 80.4 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 1 .4
Partial breakoff 43 15.9
No answer 9 3.3
Total 53 19.6
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q16J What role does this type of information play in how you anticipate future demand for native seed or plant materials in order to plan ahead? Other, please describe.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major role 28 10.3 44.4 44.4
Moderate role 10 3.7 15.9 60.3
Minor role 1 .4 1.6 61.9
No role 24 8.9 38.1 100.0
Total 63 23.2 100.0
Missing -7 1 .4
Partial breakoff 43 15.9
No answer 164 60.5
Total 208 76.8
Total 271 100.0

Q17 Between 2017 and 2019, approximately what percentage of your inventory of native seed and plant materials was left unsold at the end of the marketing year?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid 0 16 5.9 7.5 7.5
1 4 1.5 1.9 9.3
2 4 1.5 1.9 11.2
3 3 1.1 1.4 12.6
5 14 5.2 6.5 19.2
7 1 .4 .5 19.6
8 1 .4 .5 20.1
9 1 .4 .5 20.6
10 24 8.9 11.2 31.8
12 1 .4 .5 32.2
15 18 6.6 8.4 40.7
17 1 .4 .5 41.1
20 29 10.7 13.6 54.7
25 17 6.3 7.9 62.6
30 29 10.7 13.6 76.2
33 1 .4 .5 76.6
35 9 3.3 4.2 80.8
40 12 4.4 5.6 86.4
45 1 .4 .5 86.9
50 19 7.0 8.9 95.8
60 4 1.5 1.9 97.7
70 2 .7 .9 98.6
75 2 .7 .9 99.5
90 1 .4 .5 100.0
Total 214 79.0 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 43 15.9
No answer 14 5.2
Total 57 21.0
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q18 Between 2017 and 2019, was the average percentage of native seed and plant materials that was left unsold at the end of the marketing year . . .

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Less than you anticipated 28 10.3 13.0 13.0
About what you anticipated 166 61.3 77.2 90.2
More than you anticipated 21 7.7 9.8 100.0
Total 215 79.3 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 1 .4
Partial breakoff 43 15.9
No answer 12 4.4
Total 56 20.7
Total 271 100.0

Q19A How much of a challenge is this for you as a supplier of native seed or plant materials? Insufficient demand.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major challenge 33 12.2 15.6 15.6
Moderate challenge 64 23.6 30.3 46.0
Minor challenge 56 20.7 26.5 72.5
Not a challenge 58 21.4 27.5 100.0
Total 211 77.9 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 44 16.2
No answer 16 5.9
Total 60 22.1
Total 271 100.0

Q19B How much of a challenge is this for you as a supplier of native seed or plant materials? Unpredictable demand.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major challenge 89 32.8 41.2 41.2
Moderate challenge 72 26.6 33.3 74.5
Minor challenge 39 14.4 18.1 92.6
Not a challenge 16 5.9 7.4 100.0
Total 216 79.7 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 1 .4
Partial breakoff 44 16.2
No answer 10 3.7
Total 55 20.3
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q19C How much of a challenge is this for you as a supplier of native seed or plant materials? Demand for plants without propagation protocols.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major challenge 22 8.1 10.8 10.8
Moderate challenge 26 9.6 12.7 23.5
Minor challenge 68 25.1 33.3 56.9
Not a challenge 88 32.5 43.1 100.0
Total 204 75.3 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 5 1.8
Partial breakoff 44 16.2
No answer 18 6.6
Total 67 24.7
Total 271 100.0

Q19D How much of a challenge is this for you as a supplier of native seed or plant materials? Lack of seed testing protocols.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major challenge 31 11.4 15.0 15.0
Moderate challenge 40 14.8 19.3 34.3
Minor challenge 59 21.8 28.5 62.8
Not a challenge 77 28.4 37.2 100.0
Total 207 76.4 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 3 1.1
Partial breakoff 44 16.2
No answer 17 6.3
Total 64 23.6
Total 271 100.0

Q19E How much of a challenge is this for you as a supplier of native seed or plant materials? Species difficult to grow.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major challenge 45 16.6 21.2 21.2
Moderate challenge 82 30.3 38.7 59.9
Minor challenge 62 22.9 29.2 89.2
Not a challenge 23 8.5 10.8 100.0
Total 212 78.2 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 44 16.2
No answer 15 5.5
Total 59 21.8
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q19F How much of a challenge is this for you as a supplier of native seed or plant materials? Lack of stock seed from appropriate seed zones or other specified locations.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major challenge 54 19.9 25.4 25.4
Moderate challenge 51 18.8 23.9 49.3
Minor challenge 57 21.0 26.8 76.1
Not a challenge 51 18.8 23.9 100.0
Total 213 78.6 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 44 16.2
No answer 14 5.2
Total 58 21.4
Total 271 100.0

Q19G How much of a challenge is this for you as a supplier of native seed or plant materials? Other, please describe.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Major challenge 23 8.5 35.9 35.9
Moderate challenge 12 4.4 18.8 54.7
Minor challenge 4 1.5 6.3 60.9
Not a challenge 25 9.2 39.1 100.0
Total 64 23.6 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 2 .7
Partial breakoff 44 16.2
No answer 161 59.4
Total 207 76.4
Total 271 100.0

Q20_O What suggestions do you have that might help address the challenges you have encountered as a supplier of native seeds or plant materials? (Open-ended response coding frequencies)

CODE count
Planning 31
Coordination 20
Awareness, education 25
Source 15
Funding 14
Policy 10
Value shift 9
Regional focus 7
Seed specific 8
Markets or economics 10
Standards 7
Labor 5
Access 4
Other 2
Not in Business 2
None, No comment, no suggestions, etc. 6
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q21 If you were to anticipate higher demand for directly wild-collected native seed, would your business be able to expand to collect more seed?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Likely yes 69 25.5 61.6 61.6
Likely no 43 15.9 38.4 100.0
Total 112 41.3 100.0
Missing Refusal (phone only) 1 .4
Dont know (phone only) 1 .4
Branching skip 102 37.6
Partial breakoff 48 17.7
No answer 7 2.6
Total 159 58.7
Total 271 100.0

Q22 To the extent you are aware, are there major barriers or disincentives to wild-collecting native seed?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes. What are those barriers? 143 52.8 70.8 70.8
No 59 21.8 29.2 100.0
Total 202 74.5 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 2 .7
Partial breakoff 48 17.7
No answer 19 7.0
Total 69 25.5
Total 271 100.0

Q22_O To the extent you are aware, are there major barriers or disincentives to wild-collecting native seed? What are those barriers? (Open-ended response coding frequencies)

CODE count
Access to land 62
Availability of seed/land 26
Labor 22
Depletion 17
Cost 13
Time 12
Markets 10
Knowledge 10
Environmental factors 7
Ethical reasons 6
Quality of seed 6
Resources Available 4
Other 2
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q23 If you were to anticipate higher demand, would your business be able to expand to grow more native plants with the goal of producing and selling native seed?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Likely yes 77 28.4 75.5 75.5
Likely no 25 9.2 24.5 100.0
Total 102 37.6 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 2 .7
Branching skip 118 43.5
Partial breakoff 48 17.7
No answer 1 .4
Total 169 62.4
Total 271 100.0

Q24 To the extent you are aware, are there any major barriers or disincentives to growing native plants with the goal of producing and selling native seed?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes. What are those 83 30.6 42.8 42.8
barriers?
No 111 41.0 57.2 100.0
Total 194 71.6 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 2 .7
Partial breakoff 48 17.7
No answer 27 10.0
Total 77 28.4
Total 271 100.0

Q24_O To the extent you are aware, are there any major barriers or disincentives to growing native plants with the goal of producing and selling native seed? What are those barriers? (Open-ended response coding frequencies)

CODE count
Markets 24
Seed/plant viability 14
Cost 14
Availability 8
Space 8
Environmental factors 7
Labor 6
Knowledge 6
Time 5
Resources 4
Zoning Requirements 3
Permits 3
Other 3
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q25 If you were to anticipate higher demand, would your business be able to expand to grow and sell more plant materials?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Likely yes 124 45.8 83.2 83.2
Likely no 25 9.2 16.8 100.0
Total 149 55.0 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 1 .4
Branching skip 71 26.2
Partial breakoff 48 17.7
No answer 2 .7
Total 122 45.0
Total 271 100.0

Q26 To the extent you are aware, are there any major barriers or disincentives to growing and selling plant materials?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes. What are those barriers? 91 33.6 45.3 45.3
No 110 40.6 54.7 100.0
Total 201 74.2 100.0
Missing Dont know (phone only) 1 .4
Partial breakoff 48 17.7
No answer 21 7.7
Total 70 25.8
Total 271 100.0

Q26_O To the extent you are aware, are there any major barriers or disincentives to growing and selling plant materials? What are those barriers? (Open-ended response coding frequencies)

CODE count
Markets 29
Knowledge, education, perception 13
Viability 9
Cost 10
Labor 8
Availability 8
Time 3
Space 3
Environment 4
Permits 1
See previous comment 5
Other 6
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q27_O Do you have any other suggestions that could improve how the native seed market functions? (Open-ended response coding frequencies)

CODE count
Coordination 21
Education 14
Standards 12
Regional focus 11
Predictability 9
Policy 8
Availability 5
Transparency 4
Market/Economy 4
Resilience 2
Specialty crop focus 2
More Collectors or producers 2
Monopolies 1
Atypical Grower 1
Research 1
None 14
Other 8

Q28 Between 2017 and 2019, which of the following best describes your business’s average annual sales and operating revenues?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Less than $100,000 49 18.1 23.4 23.4
$100,000-$499,999 63 23.2 30.1 53.6
$500,000-$999,999 26 9.6 12.4 66.0
$1,000,000-$4,999,999 41 15.1 19.6 85.6
$5,000,000-$10,000,000 20 7.4 9.6 95.2
Over $10,000,000 10 3.7 4.8 100.0
Total 209 77.1 100.0
Missing Refusal (phone only) 1 .4
Dont know (phone only) 1 .4
Partial breakoff 48 17.7
No answer 12 4.4
Total 62 22.9
Total 271 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2G: Supplier Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q29 Roughly what percentage of your average annual sales and operating revenues are from the sale of native seed and plant materials?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid 1 4 1.5 1.9 1.9
3 1 .4 .5 2.4
5 6 2.2 2.8 5.2
6 1 .4 .5 5.7
8 2 .7 .9 6.6
10 4 1.5 1.9 8.5
15 8 3.0 3.8 12.3
20 10 3.7 4.7 17.1
25 3 1.1 1.4 18.5
27 1 .4 .5 19.0
30 8 3.0 3.8 22.7
33 2 .7 .9 23.7
35 1 .4 .5 24.2
40 3 1.1 1.4 25.6
45 2 .7 .9 26.5
50 13 4.8 6.2 32.7
55 1 .4 .5 33.2
60 11 4.1 5.2 38.4
65 5 1.8 2.4 40.8
70 8 3.0 3.8 44.5
75 7 2.6 3.3 47.9
80 10 3.7 4.7 52.6
85 7 2.6 3.3 55.9
90 15 5.5 7.1 63.0
95 8 3.0 3.8 66.8
98 4 1.5 1.9 68.7
99 7 2.6 3.3 72.0
100 59 21.8 28.0 100.0
Total 211 77.9 100.0
Missing Partial breakoff 47 17.3
No answer 13 4.8
Total 60 22.1
Total 271 100.0
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Extreme weather and wildfires, intensified by climate change, are damaging the native plant communities of landscapes across the United States. Native plant communities are foundational to thriving ecosystems, delivering goods and services that regulate the environment and support life, provide food and shelter for a wide range of native animals, and embody a wealth of genetic information with many beneficial applications. Restoring impaired ecosystems requires a supply of diverse native plant seeds that are well suited to the climates, soils, and other living species of the system.

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