BK> BK>>  What is the farmer's portion of the sale price? Double the
BK> BK>>  workers wages and you won't double that portion. So, if the
BK> BK>>  farmer gets 10%, you won't pay more than 10% more for the food
BK> BK>>  if the farm price doubles.

BK> BA> The farmer's share of a $2 loaf of bread is about three
BK> BA> cents.

BK> Which doesn't really surprise me. A decent living for farm
BK> workers would mean a small increase in food costs.

Or the farmers could start their own bread manufacturing and retail 
distribution channel and then retain any profits from the efficiencies 
they can drive out.


Jeff

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