TABLE 3. Number and proportion of responses among survey participants (N = 79) for questions, analyzed as categorical variables, from each of the two parts of the needs assessment survey Question no. Response Variable Text Part 1: General questions about a participant's industry sector Fresh produce Dairy 1a What industry sector are you in? (select all that apply) Poultry Beef/porkb Otherc C-suite Regional manager Facility manager 2a Select your main role within your organization Research and development Corporate food safety and quality Otherd 3 Did COVID-19 have a significant impact on your industry sector? Prefer not to answer Yes No Operations or production has been reduced or cut back Operations or production has expanded 4 In which way(s) has COVID-19 significantly impacted your industry sector? (select all that apply) Implemented robotics, sensors, automation, and/or computer modeling Management or corporate employees working remotely Major changes in operational staffing control and protection protocols Other Part 2: Conditions and COVID-19 controls in a facility or operation of participant's choice Fresh produce Dairy 15a In what industry sector is this facility/operation? Poultry Beef/pork Othere No response 17 40 1 20 1 22 51 1 25 1 Continued on the next page. 17 38 2 22 13 21 3 29 11 2 67 12 38 23 5 52 54 1 22 48 3 28 16 26 4 37 14 3 85 15 57 34 7 78 81 1 No. % January/February Food Protection Trends 45