Compass

Compass
OQC Assessment

What is the OQC?

The Organic Quadrant Compass (OQC) is a tool designed by ‘The Organic Guy’ to evaluate your readiness and alignment with organic farming using OQC’s 5 principles of Mindset, Health, Ecology, Fairness, and Care.

The OQC tool will evaluate and act as a guide to inspire your growth and deeper alignment with the principles of organic farming. It is designed for anyone, from individuals working regular jobs to those with some agricultural knowledge.

Each statement is rated on a 5-point scale (1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree). After completing the questions you will be grouped into the following five categories: Novice, Intermediate, Competent, Proficient, and as an Expert.

Please answer all questions to proceed.

1. I believe that working in harmony with nature is essential in farming.
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2. I think modern technologies are a practical solution to growing our food.
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3. I believe that producing food in harmony with natural processes results in higher nutritional quality.
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4. I trust that modern agricultural science ensures that food produced with chemical inputs is safe.
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5. I believe that healthy soil is the foundation for producing nutritious food.
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6. I am confident that synthetic inputs pose little to no risk to human health.
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7. I believe farming practices should mimic natural ecological cycles.
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8. I believe focusing on a single crop is an efficient way to maximize production.
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9. I value farming practices that maintain soil fertility and support ecological balance.
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10. I am not concerned with understanding the methods used to grow my food.
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11. I believe that transparency in food production and distribution is important to me.
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12. I believe that ensuring the cheapest possible food in the market is more important than ethical considerations.
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13. I believe that the precautionary principle should always guide agricultural innovations.
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14. I believe that farming requires us to be stewards of our natural resources.
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15. I feel that taking risks with new technologies in agriculture is justified if it leads to higher yields.
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