“In nature’s economy the currency is not money, it is life.” ― Vandana Shiva
Projected Annual Expenses
Property taxes: $800
Administration: $3,600
Income tax preparation: $800
Corporate Taxes: $2,500
Labor:
- Security: $14,400 ($300 per month x 4 employees, including aguinaldo)
- Agricultural Labor: $16,800 ($350 per month x 4 employees, including aguinaldo)
- Additional non-salaried Agricultural Labor: $4,000
- Cleaning: $7,200 ($300 per month x 2 employees)
Agriculture:
- Gas, oil, equipment, repairs: $5,000
- Fertilizer: $2,000
- Plants and Trees: $1,000
- Seeds: $700
- Misc. Equipment (rakes, shovels, gloves): $700
Energy:
- Electricity for communal buildings and property: $12,000
- Propane: $1,000
- Solar (maintenance, batteries): $1,000
Infrastructure:
- Road Maintenance: $3,000
- Irrigation Maintenance: $1,500
- Fence Posts: $500
- Paint/Varnish: $1,500
- Electrical: $1,000
Vehicles:
- Insurance: $1,000
- Inspection/Emission Fees: $400
- Gas/Diesel: $3000
- Repairs: $4000
Incidentals:
- Biodegradable Laundry detergent: $1,800
- Soap/Toilet Paper: $600
- Light Bulbs. $200
- Candles, incense $300
- Financial assistance for workers and families $1000
Total Annual Expenses: $95,300
Projected Annual Income
Agriculture:
- Citrus: $60,000 (Minimum $100 per tree after two years, based on trees 3 years of age when planting)
- Dragon Fruit: $3,500
- Papaya: $3,500
- Passion Fruit: $3,500
- Other agriculture: $7,000
Nursery Sales: $2,000
Impact Fees: $5,000
Events: $5,500
Total Annual Income: $89,000
Net Profit/Loss: $1,100