Scott and SadieIn a move that screams “let them eat turkey,” the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) proudly announces that your Thanksgiving feast for ten will now set you back a mere $58.08. That’s a whopping 5% less than last year’s wallet massacre. But before you start planning that extra side of caviar, remember: this “bargain” is still 19% higher than what you paid five years ago.
The AFBF’s annual survey, now in its 39th year of stating the obvious, reveals that while turkey prices have mercifully dropped by 6%, other essentials like dinner rolls and cranberries have the audacity to cost more. So, while your bird might be cheaper, your carb fix and tart berries are still plotting against your budget.
Let’s not forget the farmers, who are apparently having “hard conversations” around their dinner tables. Translation: they’re still getting screwed by rising costs, but hey, at least your grocery bill is slightly less horrifying.
So, as you gather ’round this Thanksgiving, give thanks for the 5% savings. Just don’t look too closely at the 19% hike since 2019, or you might lose your appetite.
