| Below is the complete cost in developing a 10 acre blueberry farm. |
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| Land Cost / Clearing: (subject to location) |
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| Mulch: |
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$1,300.00 per 90 yards
4,500 Total Yards Recommended |
$65,000 |
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| Irrigation: |
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| Over Head $3,500-4,500.00 Per Acre = (est.Includes Install) |
$35,000 |
| Drip Irrigation*: $4,000.00 Per Acre |
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*Optional at development stage, may wait for two years and receive Government Funding on a percentage of costs.
- Helps with fertigation.
- Helps reduce weed growth.
- Helps with direct moisture to root system.
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| Plants: |
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| 2,000 Per Acre - Includes UF Royalty Fee |
$49,000 |
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| Well/ Pump: |
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| (Depends on depth and size of well) $60,000-90,000 |
$60,000 |
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| Total Development Cost for 10 Acres (NOT including drip) |
$209,000 |
| Note: Estimated maintenance per 10 acres is $68,000 excluding manager’s salary. |
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Consultation of Design and Implementation: -
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Please Call |
| Consultation Includes: |
| Pre Installation Projects |
- Field Design
- Irrigation Design
- Plant Selection
- Well Planning
- Mulch Bed Plan
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| Post Installation Projects |
- Fertilizer Spill Storage
- Spray Schedules
- Fertilizer Schedules
- Electrical consultation
- Wash Sinks for pickers
- Equipment Consultation
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| Labor to install mulch |
Please Call |
| Plant Installation |
Please Call |
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| Total Install and Consultation |
Please Call |
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