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Abstract
This study examines the
financial and economic viability
of producing commercial
tomatoes for the fresh market in
Georgia. Historical data on
yields, prices received by
growers, and actual production
input prices were collected and
used to develop an enterprise
budget. Specifically, the study
was aimed at analyzing profit
margins and break-even
conditions, and presents various
operating scenarios under a
risk-rated return framework.
Analysis of enterprise cost and
return estimates indicated that
commercial tomato production
is a lucrative business enterprise
worth investing.The result will
be useful to Georgia and the
neighboring southeast and
deep-south states that adopt
similar agricultural production
practices.