Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year

Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year

The American Farm Bureau released its annual Thanksgiving dinner survey. Thanksgiving meals with all the trimmings are expected to cost 20% more than last year.

The average cost of this year’s holiday meal for 10 is $64.05 up from the 2021 average of $53.31. A 16-pound turkey costs about $28.96, almost $5 or 21% more than the average cost a year ago.

There are several factors for the increase, including  inflation, supply chain interruptions and the avian flu.

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