Let’s Talk Turkey…In Ohio!

OK, here’s the rundown of our Turkey Day prep plans.📋🦃 First, we supermarket shop til’ we drop. And then? We gobble ‘til we wobble. 😋 While we’re wobbling, make sure Druncle Hank makes it safely to the nearest armchair.

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Need some fun facts for this year’s Thanksgiving table talk? Look no further, feathered friends. 👀 Check out these tasty stats about turkeys in the Buckeye State!

Here’s Five Fast Facts on Ohio’s turkeys:

1. 🏆 Top Turkey - When it comes to turkey raising, Ohio’s a major player. In 2024, the state produced roughly 6.4 million turkeys, or 3.2% of all birds raised for the U.S. market.

2. 🪶 Bird’s the Word - Ohio turkey sales brought in around $153 million last year. And because size matters, the average turkey produced in Ohio weighed in at 42.7 pounds. That’s almost 10 pounds over the national average. 

3. 🍽️ It’s Giving - Americans love Thanksgiving…and their yearly big bird. In 2008, overall turkey production hit a high of 7.9 BILLION pounds! In 2024, it dropped down to 6.5 billion. We’ll pass on the Tofurkey.

4. 📈 Gravy Train - Compared to other states, Ohio ranks number 8 for the most turkeys produced. Another fun fact: most turkey production in the U.S. (86%) happens in 13 states.

5. 🤠 Southern Hospitality - Who’s the top turkey producer in the country? North Carolina with 15.5%. Other top turkeys include Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota.

🔥Bottom line: Now that you know where the turkeys come from, you’re an official Thanksgiving expert. But overcook that bird and we’ll take your crown away! Don’t forget to baste that beauty. Gearing up for Black Friday? Don’t miss this article where we share some of our favorite savings tips.

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How big is your turkey this year?

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