Free Business Analysis Service Available to Greenhouse Operations

ITHACA - Cornell University is offering business analysis services for greenhouse operations through the Greenhouse Business Summary Program. The program helps greenhouse operators evaluate financial performance of a business in relation to industry benchmarks and use this information to improve bottom-line and make management decisions involving pricing, investment, and more.

Supported by a grant from the New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI), this program is free to New York greenhouse growers in 2006 and 2007. A Cornell greenhouse business specialist will work with the greenhouse operator to conduct a profitability analysis for the business. The business will receive a customized financial analysis report and a performance comparison with others in the industry.

More information is available on the Cornell Greenhouse Summary Program at http://hortmgt.aem.cornell.edu/programs/hortbusiness.htm.