NEW YORK (PIX11) — Christa Barfield, also known as FarmerJawn , is at it again: helping people access eggs as prices continue to soar in the tri-state area.
FarmerJawn will partner with local businesses on Friday to distribute dozens of free eggs.
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In February, the Consumer Price Index showed that a dozen Grade A eggs cost an average of $5.90 in the U.S., up 10.4% from the previous year. In January, the average price was $4.95.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects egg prices to rise 41% this year over last year’s average of $3.17 per dozen…