The Farmer's Share
Did you know that farmers and ranchers receive only 15.6* cents of every food 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: $1.20
Farmer: $0.06
Lettuce
1 Pound
Retail: $2.79
Farmer: $0.26
Tomatoes
1 Pound
Retail: $2.19
Farmer: $0.28
Carrots
5 Pounds
Retail: $2.79
Farmer: $1.30
Boneless Ham
1 Pound
Retail: $4.99
Farmer: $0.91
Bread
2 Pounds
Retail: $2.99
Farmer: $0.11
Potatoes
Russet, 5 Pounds
Retail: $4.49
Farmer: $0.54
Top Sirloin
1 Pound
Retail: $8.99
Farmer: $1.93
Potato Chips
Lays Classic, 8 Ounce
Retail: $3.29
Farmer: $0.16
Flour
King Arthur, 5 Pound Bag
Retail: $6.29
Farmer: $0.40
Cereal
18 Ounce Box
Retail: $4.79
Farmer: $0.05
Bacon
1 Pound
Retail: $5.36
Farmer: $0.91
Milk
1 Gallon, Fat Free
Retail: $4.49
Farmer: $1.49
Eggs
1 Dozen
Retail: $1.39
Farmer: $0.82
Beer
6 Packs, Cans
Retail: $8.99
Farmer: $0.04
Wheat Bagel
1 - 4 oz. Bagel