Economic analysis of technology adoption by Washington apple growers
Author: Mykel Taylor, Karina Gallardo
Published: 2010
Summary: The objectives of this project were: 1. Evaluate the economic and managerial factors that contribute to a grower's decision to adopt automation and mechanization technologies. 2. Use the data collected during this project to support other educational programs, decisions aids focused on technology adoption 3. Establish a program for continuously collecting production and management data from tree fruit growers 4. Disseminate research results to tree fruit growers, packing houses representatives, researchers from other disciplines and interested parties
