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: $2.99
Farmer: $0.58

Tomatoes
1 Pound
Retail: $2.99
Farmer: $0.83

Carrots
5 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $2.12

Boneless Ham
1 Pound
Retail: $6.99
Farmer: $0.71

Bread
2 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $0.12

Potatoes
Russet, 10 Pounds
Retail: $6.99
Farmer: $1.09

Top Sirloin
1 Pound
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $1.72

Flour
King Arthur, 5 Pound Bag
Retail: $2.99
Farmer: $0.44

Cereal
18 Ounce Box
Retail: $3.49
Farmer: $0.05

Bacon
1 Pound
Retail: $4.00
Farmer: $0.71

Milk
1 Gallon, Fat Free
Retail: $3.49
Farmer: $1.83

Eggs
1 Dozen
Retail: $1.79
Farmer: $0.82

Beer
6 Packs, Cans
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $0.05

Wheat Bagel
1 – 4 oz. Bagel
Retail: $0.84
Farmer: $0.01
December 2020
Farmers's Share derived from USDA, NASS "Agricultural Prices," 2020.