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: $0.19
Tomatoes
1 Pound
Retail: $2.99
Farmer: $0.43
Carrots
5 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $2.11
Boneless Ham
1 Pound
Retail: $12.28
Farmer: $1.06
Bread
2 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $0.17
Potatoes
Russet, 10 Pounds
Retail: $6.99
Farmer: $1.32
Top Sirloin
1 Pound
Retail: $10.49
Farmer: $1.98
Flour
King Arthur, 5 Pound Bag
Retail: $3.49
Farmer: $0.59
Cereal
18 Ounce Box
Retail: $4.99
Farmer: $0.12
Bacon
1 Pound
Retail: $6.49
Farmer: $1.06
Milk
1 Gallon, Fat Free
Retail: $3.79
Farmer: $1.52
Eggs
1 Dozen
Retail: $2.19
Farmer: $1.07
Beer
6 Packs, Cans
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $0.05
Wheat Bagel
1 – 4 oz. Bagel