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: $1.19
Farmer: $0.09
Lettuce
1 Pound
Retail: $2.49
Farmer: $0.26
Tomatoes
1 Pound
Retail: $2.00
Farmer: $0.48
Carrots
5 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $2.58
Boneless Ham
1 Pound
Retail: $12.98
Farmer: $0.83
Loaf of Bread
Retail: $4.49
Farmer: $0.20
Potatoes
Russet, 10 Pounds
Retail: $5.99
Farmer: $2.20
Top Sirloin
1 Pound
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $2.64
Fresh Apples
1 Pound
Retail: $1.25
Farmer: $0.88
Flour
5 Pound Bag
Retail: $5.99
Farmer: $0.70
Corn Cereal
18 Ounce Box
Retail: $6.69
Farmer: $0.10
Bacon
1 Pound
Retail: $6.99
Farmer: $0.83
Milk
1 Gallon, Fat Free
Retail: $4.39
Farmer: $1.81
Eggs
1 Dozen
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $2.80
Beer
12 Packs, Cans
Retail: $15.99
Farmer: $0.07
Wheat Bagel
1 – 4 oz. Bagel
Retail: $0.83
Farmer: $0.02
*Figure according to U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service