whats a good price for sliced ham in your area?

Discussion in 'Random Thoughts' started by hippiehillbilly, Jul 20, 2009.

  1. hippiehillbilly

    hippiehillbilly the old asshole

    Messages:
    19,251
    Likes Received:
    9
    i noticed you asked him a question.. that means more than likely you will be ignored..
    if not he will probably answer with a question to you..
     
  2. DonaSoledad

    DonaSoledad Senior Member

    Messages:
    992
    Likes Received:
    1
    That sounds about right..we all know the government pays out the ass for everything..the buyer needs some education in real life prices..
     
  3. Jimmy P

    Jimmy P bastion of awesomeness

    Messages:
    5,455
    Likes Received:
    19
    It's so they can funnel money into top secret projects like Area 51!!!!!!
     
  4. hippiehillbilly

    hippiehillbilly the old asshole

    Messages:
    19,251
    Likes Received:
    9
    OK, it was a gross of 2 pound hams..lol

    http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p...09/07/0322.xml
    Response to Drudge Item on Recovery Act Funding Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack "Through the Recovery Act, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has made $100 million available to the states for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), which acquires food that is distributed to local organizations that assist the needy – including food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens.

    The Recovery Act funds referenced in press reports allowed states to purchase ham, cheese and dairy products for these food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries that provide assistance to people who otherwise do not have access to food. This program will help reduce hunger of those hardest hit by the current economic recession.

    The references to "2 pound frozen ham sliced" are to the sizes of the packaging. Press reports suggesting that the Recovery Act spent $1.191 million to buy "2 pounds of ham" are wrong. In fact, the contract in question purchased 760,000 pounds of ham for $1.191m, at a cost of approximately $1.50 per pound. In terms of the dairy purchase referenced, USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) purchased 837,936 pounds of mozzarella cheese and 4,039,200 pounds of processed cheese.

    While the principal purpose of these expenditures is to provide food to those hardest hit by these tough times, the purchases also provide a modest economic benefit of benefiting Americans working at food retailers, manufacturers and transportation companies as well as the farmers and ranchers who produce our food supply."
     
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice