The Farmer's Share
Did you know that farmers and ranchers receive only 14.6* 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: $1.49
Farmer: $0.05
Lettuce
1 Pound
Retail: $1.99
Farmer: $0.49
Tomatoes
1 Pound
Retail: $3.39
Farmer: $1.12
Carrots
5 Pounds
Retail: $4.59
Farmer: $1.50
Boneless Ham
1 Pound
Retail: $4.99
Farmer: $0.64
Bread
2 Pounds
Retail: $3.79
Farmer: $0.11
Potatoes
Russet, 5 Pounds
Retail: $4.59
Farmer: $0.70
Top Sirloin
1 Pound
Retail: $10.49
Farmer: $1.90
Fresh Apples
1 Pound
Retail: $2.29
Farmer: $0.34
Flour
King Arthur, 5 Pound Bag
Retail: $4.39
Farmer: $0.39
Cereal
18 Ounce Box
Retail: $2.99
Farmer: $0.05
Bacon
1 Pound
Retail: $6.03
Farmer: $0.64
Milk
1 Gallon, Fat Free
Retail: $3.89
Farmer: $1.78
Eggs
1 Dozen
Retail: $2.29
Farmer: $0.93
Beer
6 Packs, Cans
Retail: $10.99
Farmer: $0.04
Wheat Bagel
1 – 4 oz. Bagel