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This project was funded through the New Opportunities and Business Development Investment Initiative (NOBDI) under the Renewal Chapter of the Canada-Nova Scotia Agricultural Policy Framework Agreement.

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Produce Profitability Calculator

The Produce Profitability Calculator developed by the Iowa State University Extension program is to help produce growers look at their options when planning production for the coming year. The calculator can compare two production scenarios at one time and any number of variables: current and expanded production levels, increased acreage in produce, existing and modified marketing plans, or changes in pricing structures. The calculator is set up so that each grower can develop multiple scenarios. Each scenario is product-specific but incorporates expenses for the entire produce operation. For additional crops, a new scenario should be generated using information for that specific crop. The calculator also can perform comparisons to evaluate two different crops in an operation, such as carrots versus green beans.

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