Farm Facts: Turkeys

Carisa Ownby | Posted on July 24, 2023

It’s that time of year when turkeys become the star of the show at holiday meals. Thanks to Indiana farmers, people near and far can relish their favorite poultry dish. Enjoy these fun facts and cooking tips about turkey.

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White turkeys — *Photo credit: iStock/bazilfoto*

The U.S. is the world’s largest turkey producer and exporter of turkey products.
The U.S. exports 10% of its turkey products.
In 2021, about 549 million pounds of turkey were exported.

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Sources: Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana State Poultry Association, National Turkey Federation, U.S. Department of Agriculture