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: $0.07
Lettuce
1 Pound
Retail: $2.49
Farmer: $0.23
Tomatoes
1 Pound
Retail: $1.75
Farmer: $0.51
Carrots
5 Pounds
Retail: $4.49
Farmer: $2.80
Boneless Ham
2 Pounds
Retail: $12.98
Farmer: $0.83
Loaf of Bread
Retail: $4.49
Farmer: $0.17
Potatoes
Russet, 5 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $1.19
Top Sirloin
1 Pound
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $2.93
Flour
5 Pound Bag
Retail: $6.89
Farmer: $0.58
Corn Cereal
18 Ounce Box
Retail: $7.49
Farmer: $0.07
Bacon
1 Pound
Retail: $6.99
Farmer: $0.83
Milk
1 Gallon, Fat Free
Retail: $4.39
Farmer: $1.86
Eggs
1 Dozen
Retail: $2.99
Farmer: $1.20
Beer
12 Packs, Cans
Retail: $16.99
Farmer: $0.07
Wheat Bagel
1 – 4 oz. Bagel
Retail: $0.89
Farmer: $0.01
*Figure according to U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service