Minnesota Leads in U.S. Turkey Production 🦃

What We're Showing

The number of turkeys produced in the top 10 U.S. states so far in 2024, using data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Key Takeaways

• Turkey production is highly concentrated, with over four out of every five turkeys coming from just 10 states.
• The top 10 states are primarily in the Midwest or the South.
• Minnesota produces the most turkeys, thanks in part to a strong supply of crops to feed turkeys and a veterinarian who helped eliminate a disease killing turkeys in the 1920s.

Keeping Turkeys Cool

With turkey production being so concentrated, many Thanksgiving birds will need to be shipped to consumers. BGO's strategically placed cold storage buildings ensure that birds arrive cool and on time for Thanksgiving.