A Feasibility Template for Small, Multi-Species Meat Processing Plants

Authors

• Rodney B. Holcomb, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow
• Kyle Flynn, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow
• Philip Kenkel, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow

Volume

50

Issue

5

Abstract

This article describes a spreadsheet-based template designed to help livestock producers and others examine the feasibility of operating a small, multi-species meat processing plant. The template allows users to define plant size and capacity, including the breakdown of processing activities by species and additional revenue opportunities. The spreadsheet utilizes user-defined information on capital and operating costs to develop depreciation schedules, loan amortization schedules, 10-year profit/loss projections, cash flow projections, and various measure of return on investment. An imbedded user's guide and a companion "how to use" video helps template users examine the financial feasibility of a meat plant venture.

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Recommended Citation

Holcomb, R. B., Flynn, K., & Kenkel, P. (2012). A Feasibility Template for Small, Multi-Species Meat Processing Plants. Journal of Extension, 50(5), Article 28. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.50.05.28