The Farmer's Share
Did you know that farmers and ranchers receive only 15.9* 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: $1.25
Farmer: $0.06
Lettuce
1 Pound
Retail: $2.49
Farmer: $0.61
Tomatoes
1 Pound
Retail: $2.99
Farmer: $0.52
Carrots
5 Pounds
Retail: $4.99
Farmer: $3.00
Boneless Ham
Retail: $6.45
Farmer: $0.93
Loaf of Bread
Retail: $4.49
Farmer: $0.14
Potatoes
Russet, 5 Pounds
Retail: $4.49
Farmer: $1.05
Top Sirloin
1 Pound
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $3.04
Fresh Apples
1 Pound
Retail: $1.24
Farmer: $0.67
Flour
5 Pound Bag
Retail: $6.89
Farmer: $0.49
Corn Cereal
18 Ounce Box
Retail: $7.49
Farmer: $0.06
Bacon
1 Pound
Retail: $5.99
Farmer: $0.93
Milk
1 Gallon
Retail: $4.39
Farmer: $1.96
Eggs
1 Dozen
Retail: $3.29
Farmer: $2.05
Beer
12 Packs, Cans
Retail: $16.99
Farmer: $0.07
Wheat Bagel
1 – 4 oz. Bagel
Retail: $1.00
Farmer: $0.01
*Figure according to U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service