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: $2.29
Farmer: $0.04
Lettuce
1 Pound
Retail: $1.99
Farmer: $0.25
Tomatoes
1 Pound
Retail: $2.49
Farmer: $0.48
Carrots
5 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $2.47
Boneless Ham
1 Pound
Retail: $8.99
Farmer: $0.55
Bread
2 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $0.11
Potatoes
Russet, 10 Pounds
Retail: $6.99
Farmer: $1.48
Top Sirloin
1 Pound
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $1.56
Fresh Apples
1 Pound
Retail: $2.49
Farmer: $0.60
Flour
King Arthur, 5 Pound Bag
Retail: $3.79
Farmer: $0.38
Cereal
18 Ounce Box
Retail: $3.49
Farmer: $0.05
Bacon
1 Pound
Retail: $5.33
Farmer: $0.55
Milk
1 Gallon, Fat Free
Retail: $3.49
Farmer: $1.76
Eggs
1 Dozen
Retail: $1.59
Farmer: $0.89
Beer
6 Packs, Cans
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $0.05
Wheat Bagel
1 – 4 oz. Bagel