It’s no secret. Eggs, long considered a household staple, have become one of the next hot commodities for consumers.
The national price for a dozen large grade-A eggs has doubled from $1.92 to $4.25 in the past year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Eric Toal, co-owner of “Seven Seay’s Farm” in Dawson County, explained that while he and his family typically focus more on other products, recent customer demand for their eggs has jumped threefold.
Here’s why there’s a markup on eggs