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Farmer’s share derived from USDA, NASS “Agricultural Prices,” 2018 | Prices based on February 2019 data.Retail prices based on Safeway (SE) brand except where noted. | *Figure according to U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service March 29, 2019

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UNITED TO GROW FAMILY AGRICULTURE

Did you know that farmers and ranchers receive only 14.6* cents of every food dollar that consumers spend?According to the 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.

Retail: $5.33Farmer: $0.59

Bacon1 lb.

Retail: $12.99Farmer: $1.98

Top Sirloin Steak1 lb.

Retail: $3.99Farmer: $0.13

Bread2 lbs.

Retail: $4.59Farmer: $1.32

Fresh Carrots5 lbs.

Retail: $8.99Farmer: $0.04

Beer6-pack cans

Retail: $3.49Farmer: $0.05

Cereal18 oz. box

Retail: $4.59Farmer: $0.45

Tomatoes1 lb.

Retail: $2.09Farmer: $0.92

Eggs1 dozen

Retail: $4.39Farmer: $0.44

FlourKing Arthur, 5 lbs.

Retail: $3.99Farmer: $0.59

Boneless Ham1 lb.

Retail: $2.89Farmer: $0.38

Lettuce1 lb.

Retail: $4.59Farmer: $1.44

Milk1 gallon, fat free

Retail: $2.89Farmer: $0.40

Fresh Apples1 lb.

Retail: $3.99Farmer: $0.59

Fresh PotatoesRusset, 5 lbs.

Retail: $1.19Farmer: $0.05

Soda2 liters

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