Mr. Beridon Received Your Requests For Information And Retur

Mr Beridon Received Your Requests For Information And Returned Data W

Mr. Beridon received your requests for information and returned data which you have compiled in a Microsoft® Excel® spreadsheet (see document template). He also said, "We grow sod and trees at Jeemp Farms. We sell the sod mainly to home builders in the area, although we sell to some individuals who are purchasing square footages to re-sod their yard. Many home builders will purchase to sod an entire subdivision.

They then may come back to us to purchase trees for the yards. It really is a package deal. For builders like that, we are a one-stop-shop. In most cases, however, we sell the trees to orchards and some individuals. The purchaser is responsible for all shipping costs related to their product.

"Our production process is different for each product. For sod, we plant the seed, irrigate, cut, and roll the sod and then transport it. For the trees, we plant the root stock, graft the tree, water until a particular maturity and then dig it up and sell it. We inspect the plants as needed to make sure we are producing a quality product that is disease-free. "

"We have delayed purchasing some machinery that reduces time for the planting of the trees because it is a large up-front cost and we don't want to have a huge outlay of cash if our profits keep going down".

"The grass does not require as much irrigation as the trees, as it is at a lower elevation than the tree acres and is closer to the creek; it gets a lot of the runoff". "Historically, we have always been able to sell everything we produce. Hopefully, that will continue since Houston is expanding rapidly". ATTACHED are the product costs for the sod and trees under traditional and ABC costing.

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Jeemp Farms operates in a dynamic agricultural environment, specializing in the production and sale of sod and trees primarily to home builders, orchards, and individual customers. The farm's operations encompass distinct production processes for each product, with sod being grown from seed, irrigated, cut, and rolled, while trees involve planting root stock, grafting, watering, and harvesting upon reaching desired maturity. Given the company's structure and product diversity, a comprehensive analysis of its data and information is essential to determine optimal strategic decisions, including whether to continue or discontinue its tree segment.

Financial data, including product costs under traditional and ABC costing, provide insight into the profitability and cost management of each product line. By evaluating gross margins, fixed versus variable costs, and cost drivers unique to each process, the farm can assess whether the tree operation is financially sustainable, especially considering the high upfront costs and delayed machinery investment. Additionally, analyzing sales volume trends, market demand, and customer preferences will inform future profitability prospects.

Operational data such as irrigation requirements, labor costs, and plant quality inspections are critical to understanding operational efficiencies. For instance, sod requires less irrigation and has a different production cycle than trees, which are labor and resource-intensive. This difference impacts costs and potential profit margins. Market considerations, including Houston’s rapid growth and expanding demand for both sod and trees, also influence strategic decisions.

Furthermore, evaluating whether the core competencies of Jeemp Farms are better suited to one product over the other is vital. The farm’s capacity to adapt and invest in machinery, especially for tree planting, could dictate whether maintaining the tree segment is feasible. If misaligned with profitability or operational efficiency, it might justify discontinuing the tree operation to focus on more profitable sod sales. Overall, data-driven analysis combining cost, operational, and market information will guide Mr. Beridon's strategic decision regarding the future of the tree segment.

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