SAE: Grow And Sell Produce Crops
Description:
  • The fresh vegetable market is becoming a very big business.
  • Survey the community to find out what vegetables will sale profitably..ie. Turnips, tomatoes butterbeans, etc...
  • May want to produce a spring and fall crop. Research what crops can be grown at what times.
  • Offer a "pick-your-own" service as well as a fresh picked service.
  • Stagger production, so that produce can be picked for a longer period of time.
  • Strive to produce the best, highest quality produce.
  • Establish specific hours to sell produce and stick to it.
  • Produce a quality product and sell it for a fair price.

Written by Eddie McKie

 

Factors To Consider

Ranking:

1 = lowest

10 = highest
Time required

9
Investment 6
Equipment needed 7
Skills required 6
Facilities required 5
Land required 8
Labor Intensity 9
Potential for income 10
Transportation required 4
Expansion possibilities 10
Expertise needed 7
Advertising needed 8
Susceptible to disease 7
Susceptible to insects 9
Suitable for residential areas 9
  Other (specify)
Length of production cycle All year
Regional All
When to start project Anytime

 

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