ERS used retail scanner data to estimate the average prices of 153 fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. The report includes estimates of the cost of meeting the recommendations of USDA’s recently released 2010 Dietary Guidelines
Source: How Much Do Fruits and Vegetables Cost?
in 2008, an adult on a 2,000- calorie diet could satisfy recommendations for vegetable and fruit consumption in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (amounts and variety) at an average price of $2 to $2.50 per day, or approximately 50 cents per edible cup equivalent.
So for around $60 a month you can buy pesticide laden fruits and vegetables. Would you be willing to pay $90 a month for your own fruits and vegetables? grown in your own garden. Just an idea for a business.
Best