Minnesota raises the most turkeys of any U.S. state.

Quick Scoop

  • Top turkey state: Minnesota produces the largest number of turkeys in the country, with roughly mid–30 million to mid–40 million birds raised annually in recent years.
  • North Carolina and Arkansas usually follow behind Minnesota, but they still do not surpass it in total number of birds.
  • Recent industry and USDA-based summaries note that Minnesota accounts for about 16% of all turkeys raised in the U.S., keeping it firmly in first place.

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