Onion cost of production in Eastern Oregon and Idaho

These enterprise budget resources cover the costs associated with producing onions in the Treasure Valley. The PDF document covers how costs were estimated and the Excel workbook allows you to adjust costs to better match your operation.

Cost of Onion Production in Eastern Oregon and Idaho

Enterprise budget for onions in Eastern Oregon and Idaho. This PDF document summarizes the budget and discusses how the budget was developed, how costs were calculated, and the assumptions used in developing the budget.

Gina Greenway | May 2020 | Fact Sheet

Cost of Onion Production in Eastern Oregon and Idaho - workbook

Onion enterprise budget for Eastern Oregon and Idaho. This Excel work book can be modified with values specific to your farm.

Gina Greenway | May 2020 | Educational document

June 2020

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This piece is part of the collection Malheur County Field Crops Resources

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