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What is the Financial Impact of Turkey Production in Texas?
With Thanksgiving being the biggest feast of the year, how much of a positive financial impact does the turkey have on Texas?
Zippia.com compiled data from the National Turkey Federation, looking at the number of jobs created and the economic impact created state-to-state by turkey production. Turkey production is a major industry for the country as the United States is the leading producer of turkeys in the world, and 20% of those are consumed on Thanksgiving.
In both jobs created and overall revenue, Texas is a Top 10 state, coming in 10th with 17,757 jobs, and 8th with an overall revenue with $4.9 billion:
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