How agriculture contributes to U.S. Thanksgivings
A recent story from the U.S. Department of Commerce, released November 25 by Nicholas Molinari, Associate Manager, Tax and Economic Policy for the department, offered some useful statistics for how the U.S. agriculture industry contributes to the great family holiday.
Fair warning, if you're a big "turkeys have souls, too" person, this post probably isn't for you.
Molinari writes:
"Turkey production: With 90% of households planning to serve turkey this Thanksgiving, the demand for this holiday centerpiece is high.
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates that U.S. farmers raise 6 billion pounds of turkey every year.
Minnesota leads the nation in turkey production, contributing significantly to food availability for Thanksgiving Day."
It wasn't just turkey, though. Molinari continued by giving some of trademark side dishes their home-state dues:
"Cranberries and sides: Wisconsin is the top producer of delicious sides like cranberries and green beans, while North Carolina grows over 60% of the country’s sweet potatoes. Corn, often featured in casseroles or as a side dish, is largely harvested in Iowa and is a massive contributor to the U.S.’s position as the world’s largest corn producer."
When it comes to how much this year’s meal will cost, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey, the cost of a typical Thanksgiving meal for 10 this year will be $58.08, down slightly from 2023.
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