High Tunnel Grape Production: An Economic Analysis

Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2017: $266,986.00
Projected End Date: 03/31/2021
Grant Recipient: University of Arkansas
Region: Southern
State: Arkansas
Principal Investigator:
Renee Threlfall
University of Arkansas
Co-Investigators:
Dr. M. Elena Garcia
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Description:
This publication is the sixth in a series on high tunnel (HT) grape production, based on research led by Dr. Elena Garcia at the University of Arkansas. It provides information on cost/rate of application of inputs, tunnel cost, harvest processes, and labor, as well as an analysis that estimates production costs. These can guide and help growers deciding to adopt HT technologies for growing table grapes.
Type:
Fact Sheet
File:
Authors:
Taylor Patterson, University of Arkansas; Michael Thomsen, University of Arkansas; Elena Garcia, University of Arkansas; Guy Ames, NCAT
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.