.Empirical Results


 The results of the analysis are outlined in Appendix E and summarized in tables 5.1-5.7.

It is important to note the method which was used to determine these results. A model of the


Table 5.1 Acres of selected vegetable and
 methyl bromide, by area.
 Area With Methyl Bromide
 Dade Co. 14,364
 Palm Beach Co. 25,637
 West Central 35,108
 Southwest 51,247
 All Florida 126,356


fruit crops produced in Florida with and without


Without Methyl Bromide
 9,692
 --0--
 24,944
 36,886
 71,522


Percent Change
 (32.5)
 (100.0)
 (29.0)
 (28.0)
 (43.4)


Table 5.2 Acres of selected vegetable and fruit crops produced in Florida with and without
 methyl bromide, by crop
 Crop With Methyl Bromide Without Methyl Bromide Percent Change
 Tomatoes 61,613 30,861 (49.9)
 Bell Peppers 17,763 7,800 (56.1)
 Cucumbers 15,689 11,679 (25.6)
 Squash 9,245 9,692 4.8
 Eggplant 2,598 -0-- (100.0)
 Strawberries 5,159 2,150 (58.3)
 Watermelons 14,289 9,340 (34.6)