Fresh Vegetable Packing Costs for Six Small Cooperatives

Edgar L. Lewis

No 313513, Service Reports (SR) from United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development

Abstract: An analysis of operations of six small fresh vegetable cooperatives shows key cost variables and operating costs of cooperative packing facilities. Average per unit costs are developed for total operation, packingline, and administrative functions. The study also examines other factors that influence packingline costs.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Crop Production/Industries; Labor and Human Capital; Marketing; Production Economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 26
Date: 1989-08
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.313513

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