Sales $25.00 per 25 pound box 200, 000 pounds: 20 acre of land 10 percent of Mexican descent from Texas is about 979, 400 people
Distribution Channels Land National Distributor: Hudson Produce Corp. H-E-B, Fiesta Market, Central Market, and Randals Distributor will pick up
Planting the Tomatoes Site: Hot weather, well drained, and rich soil. Planting: using seeds only and watering every two to three days a week Growing: After a month, tomato plant will require staking to support the plant and compost will be needed. Harvest: 3 to 4 months
Financing Sources BID: ProCampo; helps farmer to grow crops SAGARPA: Closely works with ProCampo 3’Fs
Legal/Customs/Barriers Legal: USDA permits and transit permit needed Customs: Workers would not work more than 9 hours a day, employers must provide beverages for workers, and some workers demand food for lunch as well. Barriers: Rough roads
Cultural Challenges/ Opportunities Language Work Hours Complimentary food and drinks Our product is unknown to many countries We would be one of the first ones to sell them in bulk to distributors Cost advantage
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