The European Commission launched on 5 August 2013 an on-line public consultation with the aim to understand citizens' experiences and perceptions on family farming. The survey also looked at some of the challenges and priorities faced by family farming (FF). 

All citizens, organisations and public authorities in the European Union and beyond interested in the topic of family farming were invited to contribute to this consultation until 11 October 2013. The consultation contributes towards the European conference "Family farming: A dialogue towards more sustainable and resilient farming in Europe and the world" on 29 November 2013. 

This summary outlines the most important outcomes based on the 3414 contributions. In order to avoid bias, this document limits itself to describe results with no intention of expressing any conclusions, opinions or assumptions.