@article{Economic:329091,
      recid = {329091},
      author = {Economic Research Service},
      title = {Costs of Foods Purchased by USDA and Local School Systems,  1973/74},
      address = {1975-02},
      number = {1485-2022-1857},
      series = {ERS-592},
      pages = {22},
      year = {1975},
      note = {This study was undertaken to determine the cost of a  uniform bundle of foods purchased in the open market during  the 1973/74 school year at prices paid by: (1) the U.S.  Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodity program; (2) the  largest school systems; (3) the smallest systems; and (4)  all school systems combined.},
      abstract = {Prices paid for 15 foods by USDA and different-size school  systems were compared for 1973/74. School systems were  grouped into five size categories ranging from fewer than  2,500 students to 25,000 or more.  Data were obtained from  telephone interviews with school personnel.  The average  price paid per pound of all foods was substantially lower  for school systems with 25,000 or more students than for  those with fewer than 2,500 students.  Products with  greatest cost differences were turkey, chicken, ground  beef, and frankfurters.  Price paid per pound averaged over  7 percent higher for all schools than for USDA.},
      url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/329091},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.329091},
}