In the Spotlight – Peanut Producer
Florida peanut farmer feeling the pressure in labor shortages after several consecutive years and volatile markets. See how they were able to automate a portion of their process with a complete lending package to improve operational liquidity without large cash outlay.
Securing the operation from rising labor costs and shortages by investing in automation with a complete lending package.
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EQUIPMENT NEED. A key investment for a Florida peanut farmer was to avoid labor shortages and find savings by updating equipment to an automated sorting system including shakers and size graders with a complete package offer at $402,750 including freight costs.
THE SOLUTION. As a nonbank lending option, Northland Capital provided a more flexible solution. The complete package included the 50% order deposit to the equipment manufacturer. Allowing the preservation of the customer’s working capital and commencing a 60 month lease contract four months later at delivery.
THE SAVINGS. The labor savings more than off-set their monthly payment, giving the farmer immediate positive cash flow return on the equipment acquisition.
This winning financial package is a small agribusiness “you’re worth more” success story.
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