IL-EATS - Fair Market Value (FMV) List

IL-EATS (funded by LFPA) Pricing Data

Fresh and Dried Fruits

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Apples Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Applesauce Per 1oz $0.19 $0.29
Apple Cider Per Gallon $5.75 $8.63
Cantaloupe Per lb $1.50 $2.25
Watermelon Per lb $1.00 $1.50
Pears Per lb $1.13 $1.70
Asian Pears Per lb $1.38 $2.07
Peaches Per lb $1.60 $2.40
Figs (currants) Per lb $5.50 $8.25
Strawberries Per lb $6.00 $9.00
Blackberries Per lb $6.46 $9.69
Blueberries Per lb $3.75 $5.63
Raspberries Per lb $8.30 $12.45
Honeydew Per lb $1.25 $1.88
Plums Per lb $2.93 $4.40
Grapes Per lb $2.63 $3.95

Beans

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Beans  Per lb (dry) $4.00 $6.00
Beans Per lb (fresh) $3.50 $5.25
Edamame Per lb $5.25 $7.88

Vegetables and Herbs (Fresh)

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Asparagus Per lb $5.42 $8.13
Green Beans Per lb  $2.60 $3.90
Peas (green) Per lb $3.40 $5.10
Beets Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Broccoli Per lb $3.50 $5.25
Brussels Sprouts Per lb $5.00 $7.50
Cauliflower Per lb $4.00 $6.00
Carrots Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Cucumber Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Celery Per lb $1.21 $1.82
Eggplant (white) Per lb $3.00 $4.50
Eggplant (purple) Per lb $3.00 $4.50
Fennel Per lb $3.00 $4.50
Garlic Per lb $8.00 $12.00
Herbs - Basil (or comparable items) Per oz $2.50 $3.75
Herbs - Cilantro (or comparable items) Per 2.5oz $1.88 $2.82
Herbs - Cilantro (or comparable items) Per 1oz $0.75 $1.13
Herbs - Dill (or comparable items) Per 2.5oz $2.50 $3.75
Herbs - Dill (or comparable items) Per 1oz $1.00 $1.50
Kohlrabi Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Cabbage Per lb $2.00 $3.00
Chard Per lb $4.00 $6.00
Collards Per lb $4.00 $6.00
Kale Per lb $4.00 $6.00
Lettuce, Head Per lb $8.00 $12.00
Lettuce, Blend Per lb $8.00 $12.00
Microgreens Per 2.5oz $3.50 $5.25
Microgreens Per 1oz $1.40 $2.10
Spinach Per lb $8.00 $12.00
Specialty Greens Per lb $4.00 $6.00
Leeks Per lb $3.00 $4.50
Ginger Per lb $2.90 $4.35
Basil Per oz $2.50 $3.75
Parsley Per oz $2.75 $4.13

Vegetables and Herbs (Fresh)

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Mushrooms, White Per lb $4.60 $6.90
Mushrooms, Shitake Per lb $7.60 $11.40
Mushrooms, Portobello Per lb $7.60 $11.40
Mushrooms, Oyster Per lb $18.00 $27.00
Okra Per lb $4.50 $6.75
Onions, Green Shallots Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Onions, Storage Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Peppers, Bell Per lb $3.00 $4.50
Peppers, Bell (colored) Per lb $3.00 $4.50
Peppers, Hot (various) Per lb $5.00 $7.50
Potatoes, Red Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Potatoes, Russet Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Potatoes, Yellow Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Potatoes, Yukon Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Potatoes, Fingerling Per lb $3.50 $5.25

Potatoes, Sweet

(for processing)

 Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Radish, Red, Globe Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Radish, Other Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Squash, Butternut Per lb $2.00 $3.00
Squash, Zucchini Per lb $2.00 $3.00
Squash, Yellow Per lb $2.00 $3.00
Squash, Acorn Per lb $2.00 $3.00
Sunchoke Per lb $2.50 $3.75
Sweet Corn Dozen $6.25 $9.38
Farro Corn Per lb $3.00 $4.50
Tomatoes, Slicers Per lb $3.50 $5.25
Tomatoes, Roma Per lb $3.50 $5.25
Tomatoes, Heirloom Per lb $4.00 $6.00
Tomatoes, Cherry Per lb $5.00 $7.50
Tomatoes, Grape Per lb $4.50 $6.75
Tomatillo Per lb $2.00 $3.00
Turnips Per lb $2.50 $3.75

Vegetables (Frozen)

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Beets, Frozen Per lb $6.25 $9.38
Carrots + Peas, Frozen Per lb $6.25 $9.38
Corn, Frozen Per lb $6.25 $9.38
Green Beans, Frozen Per lb $6.25 $9.38
Edamame, Frozen Per lb $6.25 $9.38
Squash, Frozen Per lb $6.25 $9.38
Potatoes, Frozen Per lb $6.25 $9.38

Grains and Pasta

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Rice Per lb $2.30 $3.45
Pasta (various) Per oz $0.38 $0.57
Hull-less Barley Per lb $3.60 $5.40
Wheat Berries Per lb $0.90 $1.35
Spelt Per lb $2.25 $3.38
Kernza Per lb $3.00 $4.50
Amaranth Per lb $3.10 $4.65
Grits Per lb $2.69 $4.04
Rolled Oats Per lb $0.80 $6.25
Buckwheat Per lb $0.80 $1.20
Popcorn Per lb $2.60 $3.90
Cornmeal Per lb $2.53 $4.71
Groats Per lb $2.25 $3.38

Butter, Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Butter, salted, 1lb Per lb $5.60 $8.40
Butter, unsalted 1lb Per lb $5.60 $8.40
Cottage Cheese 24oz $4.25 $6.38
Cottage Cheese 5lb tub $12.20 $18.30
Cheese Slices $4.70 $7.05
Cheese  Block lb $9.30 $13.95
Cheese Curds 12oz bag $5.75 $8.62
Cheese Curds 10lb bag $47.50 $71.25
Milk, Whole Gallon $6.30 $9.45
Milk, Low-fat Gallon $6.05 $9.08
Milk, Non-fat Gallon $5.80 $8.70
our Cream 16oz tub $5.50 $8.25
Sour Cream 5lb tub $9.00 $13.50
Yogurt Bulk $1.50 $2.25
Yogurt 24oz tub $4.00 $6.00
Yogurt 3lb tub $4.65 $6.98
Yogurt 6oz cups $1.10 $1.65
Yogurt 4oz cups $0.60 $0.90
Yogurt 5oz frozen cups $1.50 $2.25
Chevre Cheese Per oz $1.51 $2.27

Fish and Shellfish

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Prawns (Shrimp) Per lb $15.00 $22.50
Tilapia Per lb $3.50 $5.25

Tofu

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Tofu Per lb $3.00 $4.50

Poultry

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Chicken, Whole Per lb $4.00 $6.00
Chicken, Cuts Per lb $5.00 $7.50
Chicken Breasts Per lb $10.50 $15.75
Chicken, Offal Per lb $4.00 $6.00
Duck, Whole, Cuts Per lb $7.70 $11.55
Turkey, Whole Per lb $4.50 $6.75
Turkey, Cuts Per lb $3.42 $6.84
Turkey, Ground Per lb $5.63 $8.45
Turkey, Breast (Bone in) Per lb $3.85 $5.78

Beef and Bison

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Beef, Ground Per lb $7.20 $10.80
Beef, Patties Per lb $7.50 $11.25
Beef Roast, Arm Per lb $8.70 $13.05
Beef Roast, Chuck Per lb $8.70 $13.05
Beef Roast, Rump Per lb $8.70 $13.05
Beef Steak, Round Per lb $9.00 $13.50
Beef Stew Meat Per lb $7.20 $10.80
Beef Tongue Per lb $8.00 $12.00
Bison, Ground Per lb $13.50 $20.25
Bison, Steaks, Roasts Per lb $15.00 $22.50

Pork

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Pork, Ground Per lb $8.50 $12.75
Pork Sausage Per lb $8.50 $12.75
Ham Roasts Per lb $7.00 $10.50
Ham Steaks Per lb $8.50 $12.75
Pork Roast Per lb $8.50 $12.75
Pork Chops Per lb $10.00 $15.00
Pork Brats Per lb $9.00 $13.50
Pork, Offal Per lb $1.50 $2.25
Pork Ribs (Backribs) Per lb $10.16 $15.24
Pork Cutlets Per lb $9.49 $14.24
Pork Shoulder Steaks Per lb $6.86 $10.29

Lamb

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Lamb, Ground Per lb $11.00 $16.50
Lamb, Stew Meat Per lb $11.00 $16.50
Lamb, Shanks Per lb $11.00 $16.50

Eggs

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Shell, Large Dozen $4.75 $7.13
Shell, Medium Dozen $4.25 $6.38
Liquid 40lb case $81.00 $121.50

Flour

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Buckwheat Per lb $0.80 $1.20
Various Per lb $2.50 $3.75

Honey and Maple Syrup

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Honey Per oz $0.70 $1.05
Honey Per lb $11.00 $16.50
Maple Syrup Per oz $2.50 $3.75

Specialty Products

Item Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price
Salsa Per oz $0.36 $0.54
Tomato Sauce Per oz $0.19 $0.29

Value Added Products - TBD

Note: These prices are estimated from wholesale values. This list is not inclusive of all products allowable for the project. Please see allowable food list for the complete list. Farmers should be paid at least the minimum value.  Prices above the minimum, up to the maximum, are allowable for conditions such as growing practices, packaging, handling, value added, etc. If there is a question about a price or a product not on the list, please reach out to the University of IL Extension at uie-lfpa@illinois.edu. This is a working document and will be updated bi-annually at a minimum.

Revised/Effective Date: 8/29/2024