LIBERIAN CHILDREN'S SCHOOLING PROJECT

  Bringing schools, job training, and economic development to Liberia

20 Acres of Rice Planting Approved:

Goals: Provide rice for the school lunches, create jobs, and earn money for school operations.

 New Rice Variety   New Rice Variety

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    $/Acre 20 Acre Total    
  Yield 30 cwt x $40 1200 $24,000    
           
  First Year Costs        
  Tools 11 220    
  Clear Brush 20 400    
  Prepare Drains 100 2,000    
    *total  $151 $2,620    
           
  On Going Costs        
  Tilling Soil 30 600    
  Transplant 15 300    
  Harvest 25 500    
  Gasoline 20 400    
  Clean Rice 4 80    
    *total  $94 $1,880    
           
  Total Expenses $225 $4,500    
           
  Net Income $975 $19,500