The Farmer's Share
Did you know that farmers and ranchers receive only 14.3* 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: $0.42
Tomatoes
1 Pound
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $1.09
Carrots
5 Pounds
Retail: $4.49
Farmer: $2.86
Boneless Ham
Retail: $6.49
Farmer: $0.79
Loaf of Bread
Retail: $4.49
Farmer: $0.15
Potatoes
Russet, 5 Pounds
Retail: $4.49
Farmer: $1.03
Top Sirloin
1 Pound
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $2.87
Fresh Apples
1 Pound
Retail: $1.29
Farmer: $0.62
Flour
5 Pound Bag
Retail: $6.89
Farmer: $0.55
Corn Cereal
18 Ounce Box
Retail: $7.49
Farmer: $0.06
Bacon
1 Pound
Retail: $5.99
Farmer: $0.79
Milk
1 Gallon
Retail: $4.39
Farmer: $1.77
Eggs
1 Dozen
Retail: $3.29
Farmer: $2.38
Beer
12 Packs, Cans
Retail: $17.49
Farmer: $0.07
Wheat Bagel
1 – 4 oz. Bagel
Retail: $0.83
Farmer: $0.01
*Figure according to U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service