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: $1.19
Farmer: $0.05
Lettuce
1 Pound
Retail: $2.89
Farmer: $0.41
Tomatoes
1 Pound
Retail: $4.59
Farmer: $0.36
Carrots
5 Pounds
Retail: $4.59
Farmer: $1.41
Boneless Ham
1 Pound
Retail: $4.99
Farmer: $0.81
Bread
2 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $0.11
Potatoes
Russet, 5 Pounds
Retail: $6.39
Farmer: $0.61
Top Sirloin
1 Pound
Retail: $8.99
Farmer: $1.84
Fresh Apples
1 Pound
Retail: $2.89
Farmer: $0.38
Flour
King Arthur, 5 Pound Bag
Retail: $4.29
Farmer: $0.40
Cereal
18 Ounce Box
Retail: $3.49
Farmer: $0.06
Bacon
1 Pound
Retail: $5.33
Farmer: $0.81
Milk
1 Gallon, Fat Free
Retail: $4.59
Farmer: $1.56
Eggs
1 Dozen
Retail: $2.09
Farmer: $0.72
Beer
6 Packs, Cans
Retail: $8.99
Farmer: $0.05
Wheat Bagel
1 – 4 oz. Bagel