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: $0.04

Lettuce
1 Pound
Retail: $2.49
Farmer: $0.22

Tomatoes
1 Pound
Retail: $2.99
Farmer: $0.65

Carrots
5 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $2.38

Boneless Ham
1 Pound
Retail: $8.99
Farmer: $0.58

Bread
2 Pounds
Retail: $3.99
Farmer: $0.12

Potatoes
Russet, 10 Pounds
Retail: $6.99
Farmer: $1.46

Top Sirloin
1 Pound
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $1.74

Flour
King Arthur, 5 Pound Bag
Retail: $3.39
Farmer: $0.40

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

Bacon
1 Pound
Retail: $5.33
Farmer: $0.58

Milk
1 Gallon, Fat Free
Retail: $3.49
Farmer: $1.24

Eggs
1 Dozen
Retail: $1.69
Farmer: $1.03

Beer
6 Packs, Cans
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $0.04

Wheat Bagel
1 – 4 oz. Bagel