The Farmer's Share
Did you know that farmers and ranchers receive only 14.6* 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: $1.19
Farmer: $0.05
Lettuce
1 Pound
Retail: $2.99
Farmer: $0.58
Tomatoes
1 Pound
Retail: $2.99
Farmer: $0.83
Carrots
5 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $2.12
Boneless Ham
1 Pound
Retail: $6.99
Farmer: $0.71
Bread
2 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $0.12
Potatoes
Russet, 10 Pounds
Retail: $6.99
Farmer: $1.09
Top Sirloin
1 Pound
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $1.72
Flour
King Arthur, 5 Pound Bag
Retail: $2.99
Farmer: $0.44
Cereal
18 Ounce Box
Retail: $3.49
Farmer: $0.05
Bacon
1 Pound
Retail: $4.00
Farmer: $0.71
Milk
1 Gallon, Fat Free
Retail: $3.49
Farmer: $1.83
Eggs
1 Dozen
Retail: $1.79
Farmer: $0.82
Beer
6 Packs, Cans
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $0.05
Wheat Bagel
1 – 4 oz. Bagel