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Block costs vs state shoppers for week's food
Northern Wisconsin shoppers pay more for groceries than Agriculture Secretary Block did in Washington, D.C. The Wisconsin survey of Marshfield Baldwin Eau Claire Spooner Chippewa Falls and Menomonie found average baskets at 58.36, with 34 items pricier in Wisconsin and 16 cheaper. Produce and dairy costs varied, with lettuce onions potatoes apples and eggs notably higher, while milk and cottage cheese were sometimes higher here. Factors include distribution routes seasonal variability and shipping costs, plus the USDA plan's spices and mix costs.
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Wisconsin
Agriculture
John R. Block
Marshfield
Baldwin
Eau Claire
Spooner
Chippewa Falls
Menomonie
Jane Voichick
Mr. Block
Washington, D.C