When you sit down to carve that Thanksgiving turkey, chances are Missouri had a hand in putting it on your table.

Blake Rollins, Executive Vice President of the Poultry Federation told Missourinet that many people don’t realize that Missouri ranks among the top states in turkey production, and the industry is a major driver of our economy.

“Fifteen-thousand jobs are connected to Missouri turkey production,” said Rollins. “We’re the 5th largest turkey producing state in America.”

Rollins told Missourinet that success comes from strong collaboration within the state’s agriculture industry.

“The diet of a Turkey is primarily made-up of corn and soybeans, two commodities that Missouri also does an amazing job of producing,” said Rollins. “And so, it’s a huge partnership for the state, abou

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