Your Thanksgiving meal will likely cost less to prepare when compared to the previous year's holiday. According to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, a traditional holiday meal for a family of ten will cost around $47.91--which is down $2.17 from last year's average when avian flu drove chicken and turkey prices higher. This year's annual survey is now at its lowest level since 2010.
The Madison-based farm group conducted its survey of 12 food items of the traditional Thanksgiving meal in 25 communities across Wisconsin. Farm Bureau Spokesperson Amy Eckelberg says the report's findings show there is real stability in food prices these days.
"From the turkey to potatoes, cranberries and milk, Wisconsin farmers are proud to produce much of the food served at a traditional Thanksgiving celebration," Eckelberg said. "Our diverse agricultural economy provides a variety of local, fresh and affordable food: something to be thankful for this holiday."
The average price for a 16-pound turkey in Wisconsin supermarkets was nearly a dollar and a half cheaper than each of the past two years. Other year-to-year savings were found in the cost of a gallon of whole milk, cream, rolls, relish, fresh cranberries, pumpkin pie mix, sweet potatoes, green peas and various ingredients. Only pie shells and cube stuffing were up from the past holiday.
Meanwhile, the American Farm Bureau also released its survey of the same 12 items for a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal at $49.87. That was 24-cents below the 2015 survey, and continues to average less than $5 per person.
Last Update: Nov 22, 2016 6:57 am CST
