The Farmer's Share
Did you know that farmers and ranchers receive only 14.8* cents of every dollar that consumers spend on food at home and away from home? According to USDA, off-farm costs, including marketing, processing, wholesaling, distribution and retailing, account for more than 80 cents of every food dollar spent in the United States.
Soda
Two Liter Bottle
Retail: $1.89
Farmer: $0.05
Lettuce
1 Pound
Retail: $2.89
Farmer: $0.29
Tomatoes
1 Pound
Retail: $4.59
Farmer: $0.40
Carrots
5 Pounds
Retail: $4.59
Farmer: $1.33
Boneless Ham
1 Pound
Retail: $3.79
Farmer: $0.69
Bread
2 Pounds
Retail: $3.49
Farmer: $0.12
Potatoes
Russet, 5 Pounds
Retail: $4.59
Farmer: $0.43
Top Sirloin
1 Pound
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $1.77
Fresh Apples
1 Pound
Retail: $1.99
Farmer: $0.42
Flour
King Arthur, 5 Pound Bag
Retail: $3.79
Farmer: $0.44
Cereal
18 Ounce Box
Retail: $6.39
Farmer: $0.05
Bacon
1 Pound
Retail: $5.00
Farmer: $0.69
Milk
1 Gallon, Fat Free
Retail: $4.59
Farmer: $1.40
Eggs
1 Dozen
Retail: $2.26
Farmer: $0.92
Beer
6 Packs, Cans
Retail: $8.99
Farmer: $0.04
Wheat Bagel
1 – 4 oz. Bagel