Sample Capital Budget Template
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Sample Capital Budget for a Farm Business Development Center
The sample capital budget below assumes that the land needed is already secured. We
have made further assumptions than adequate electric service exists to the site. The
following table provides an over view of the minimum investments that have been made
at the Farm Business Development Center at the Prairie Crossing Farm. Each new FBDC
would obviously adapt their infrastructure plan to the circumstances of the individual
opportunity and goals.
Item
FEBC Example
Cost
Notes
Farm Equipment
Tractor
JD 2040
$4,000
Used
Tiller
BushHog RTS
$2,600
New 48 “
Manure spreader
$1,800
Used at auction
Skid steer loader
Bobcat 743B
$6,000
Used
Walk Behind Tractor
BCS 948
$5,350
New, includes rear tines
Brush mower
DR Brush Mower
$3,000
New 17 HP
Transplanter
Rainflo 1600
$3,000
New, includes planter
wheels
Packing facility
Shade structure
$2,900
Stainless steel & water
Walk-in Cooler
$4,500
Transplant Greenhouse
$20,000
$6-7 / sq ft
Equipment Storage Shed
Existing
Well and Irrigation
$45,000
Access roads
Existing
Office space
Existing in adjacent
office
The equipment and capital improvements listed are focused on the needs of a small-scale
vegetable farmer. Other operations may need different infrastructure. While the list is not
exhaustive, it is representative of some of the major items required. The named resources
and resources are neither warranted nor necessarily endorsed by the FBDC.
Tractors – The John Deere 2040 we use is worth about $4,000 on the second hand
market. A close evaluation of condition is important. For example, if you were to
overlook a clutch replacement, you could be in for a $2,600 repair bill. A starting point
for evaluation of used equipment is a used farm machinery price guide like “What’s It
Worth?” ( )
Skid Steer Loaders – The Bobcat (Melroe) 743B we use is worth about $6,000 on the
second hand market. The same references and cautions sited for the tractor also apply to
this type of equipment.
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