Tag: Thanksgiving
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Which State Produces the Most Turkeys?
The United States produces over 200 million turkeys annually. Almost half of the turkeys come from three states: Minnesota, North Carolina, and Arkansas. Data for this map is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service showing the number of turkeys produced in 2023. Related Maps
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Where Do Turkeys Live in the Wild?
Wild Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) can be observed in all 50 states in America, according to data from iNaturalist.org. Some unique hotspots for turkeys are southeastern Arizona and California, eastern Washington, central Florida, Southern Wisconsin, and New England. Turkeys are uncommon in Alaska and are only seen on the Big Island of Hawaii. No observations were…