Question: Which U.S. state leads the nation in turkey production?
Answer: Minnesota is the nation’s top turkey producer, raising about 32 million birds a year. North Carolina is right behind and often leads when production is measured by total weight. Indiana, Arkansas, and Iowa round out the top turkey-producing states—so your Thanksgiving bird most likely comes from one of them. This year, Americans are projected to gobble up about 4.48 billion pounds of turkey in 2025—plenty to keep those farms busy.
