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Abstract
Excerpts from the Preface: In conducting the study, we surveyed the interest of growers and determined their geographic distribution, house capacities, and the financial returns they are receiving from present processors. We reviewed the costs of renovating the facilities to be operated, utilizing data supplied by consulting engineers. From data collected from growers and consulting engineers, we determined the capital requirements, projected operating costs, developed a program for producers to raise equity capital, and outlined a long-term financial program including debt service, member equity, capital contribution, and need for borrowed capital.