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TABLE OF CONTENTS 



Page 



Introduction 1 



Apple Production Potential 2 



Construction and Equipment Costs 4 



Operating Costs 5 



Marketing Aspects , 9 



Tax Situation 11 



Financing and Grower Equities 13 



Alternatives 16 



Number 1 15 



Number 2 18 



Number 3 19 



Number 4 20 



Appraisal of Alternatives 21 



FARMER COOPERATIVE SERVICE 

 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

 WASHINGTON 25, D. C. 



Joseph G. Knapp, Administrator 



The Farmer Cooperative Service conducts research studies and 

 service activities of assistance to farmers in connection 

 with cooperatives engaged in marketing farm products, pur- 

 chasing farm supplies, and supplying business services. The 

 work of the Service relates to problems of management, organ- 

 ization, policies, financing, merchandising, quality, costs, 

 efficiency, and membership. 



The Service publishes the results of such studies; confers 

 and advises with officials of farmers' cooperatives; and 

 works with educational agencies, cooperatives, and others in 

 the dissemination of information relating to cooperative 

 principles and practices. 



