Ventura County has 28.62% of cabbage production in 2011 and ranks second in California. Production
costs and profitability evaluations have been the fundamental tools for growers and investors to do
investment analyses and make decisions, conduct business transactions, and develop risk management
strategies. In this study, we provide up to date benchmark costs and profitability indicators for evaluating
the viability and sustainability of cabbage production. This study is based on assumptions of cabbage
production practices including fees for regulatory requirements in the county. Data regarding production
practices, inputs and prices were collected from cooperating growers, the University of California
Cooperative Extension (UCCE) farm advisors, agricultural institutions, and supply and equipment
dealers. While this study makes every effort to model cabbage production based on real world practices,
it cannot fully represent financial, agronomic, and market risks, which affect the profitability and
economic viability of all producers. We suggest that growers use the model as a guide to estimate costs
and evaluate their profitability.