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When milk prices are low, dairy producers begin to look for ways to reduce the direct input expenses of growing alfalfa. One option that growers have is to purchase lower cost alfalfa seed. Alfalfa seed of modern varieties can cost over $4.00 per pound, while older varieties can be purchased for $2.00 per pound or less.
Yield is roughly 5 tons per acre, on mature vines (3-4 years old). The average price of Sonoma grapes is just under $2,000 per ton (higher in some areas, lower in others). Each acre should generate $10,000 + in revenue annually. After deducting the farming costs that leaves roughly $7,000 +/- $500 revenue.If you were to invest in a 10 acre farm the cost of the initial investment (excluding land price) would likely be $250,000. Add in the cost of land (at about $100,000 per acre) you are up to $1,250,000 initial investment.Assuming some mix of equity and loans 40/60 is typical you would be servicing about about $600,000 in debt over a 20 year period = $4500/month or $54,000/ year.Back to yields: If you plant a mix of grapes and can manage to yield $2,500 per acre you will generate about $125,000 per year in revenue.ssuming some mix of equity and loans 40/60 is typical you would be servicing about about $600,000 in debt over a 20 year period = $4500/month or $54,000/ year. Back to yields: If you plant a mix of grapes and can manage to yield $2,500 per acre you will generate about $125,000 per year in revenue.