Do The Math: An online calculator allows grape growers to compute costs at the touch of a button

摘要

WITH costs of 10,000 dollar to 15,000 dollar an acre to establish a vineyard, there's a lot riding on the decision to produce grapes for wine or juice. That same level of investment also raises the stakes when making management decisions once the vineyard is up and going. To reduce these financial risks, Washington grape growers have pioneered development of an online calculator to improve their ability to identify and analyze the numerous costs of starting a new vineyard or operating an existing one. This cost of production calculator offers an easier, faster way to identify and update production expenses, compare costs of different methods of growing grapes, and keep financial records rather than using printed forms and hand calculations.