November 24th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The Farm Bureau is out with its annual cost for a Thanksgiving dinner – and this year the cost is down.  For a 10-person meal, the cost comes in at just around $5.52 per person. Faith Parum with the Farm Bureau said prices are down, despite some challenges to farmers…

  

“So we saw a decrease in price in about half of our basket. That includes sides and the centerpiece of our show – turkey. Turkey farmers are still battling avian influenza, but overall demand has fallen over time. Meaning that even with the smaller supply, retail prices are falling about 16%.”