Survey Reveals Thanksgiving Food Costs Up 14 Percent

The Thanksgiving table is Nadine's favorite to set; she goes all-out for the holiday, often drawing inspiration from Mother Nature. Courtesy of the Isacs family

The annual Farm Bureau Thanksgiving survey has revealed that the cost of food for the traditional holiday meal has increased by an average of 14 percent, largely due to the heightened cost of turkey.

The traditional shopper survey evaluated prices between Oct. 26 and Nov. 8, approximately two weeks in advance of the holiday.