Thanksgiving turkeys
Minnesota , US
Thanksgiving is a cherished American institution that began life as a harvest festival . Today it sees families across the US gather on the fourth Thursday of every November to celebrate , and to drink and eat – mainly turkey . Minnesota has long been the turkey capital of the US and – some would argue – the world . Every year Minnesota turkey farmers raise 40-42 million birds . Its 600 turkey farms and stakeholders generate an estimated $ 1bn in economic activity for Minnesota , and provide around 26,000 jobs . supplychaindigital . com 13