13 NC counties have more turkeys than residents, according to the USDA

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — There are a lot of people in North Carolina. But there are more than twice as many turkeys. According to a 2024 report by the USDA, there are 27 million turkeys across the state. North Carolina is home to a little more than 11 million people, creating a 16 million difference [...]