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: $0.99
Farmer: $0.08
Lettuce
1 Pound
Retail: $2.99
Farmer: $0.20
Tomatoes
1 Pound
Retail: $5.19
Farmer: $0.35
Carrots
5 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $2.27
Boneless Ham
1 Pound
Retail: $8.99
Farmer: $1.09
Bread
2 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $0.15
Potatoes
Russet, 10 Pounds
Retail: $6.99
Farmer: $1.32
Top Sirloin
1 Pound
Retail: $10.49
Farmer: $1.96
Fresh Apples
1 Pound
Retail: $1.25
Farmer: $0.74
Flour
King Arthur, 5 Pound Bag
Retail: $3.49
Farmer: $0.52
Cereal
18 Ounce Box
Retail: $3.49
Farmer: $0.09
Bacon
1 Pound
Retail: $17.99
Farmer: $1.09
Milk
1 Gallon, Fat Free
Retail: $3.79
Farmer: $1.54
Eggs
1 Dozen
Retail: $2.19
Farmer: $1.02
Beer
6 Packs, Cans
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $0.05
Wheat Bagel
1 – 4 oz. Bagel