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Food Waste by Sector: Farm

ReFED | May 14, 2026

Food waste happens across the entire food system—this is a snapshot of food waste in the farm, or producers, sector. All estimates come from ReFED and are based on 2024 data (the most recent year available). Note: ReFED's on-farm estimates only cover loss and waste related to produce.

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