5 Most Meat Eating States Per Capita

4. Nebraska  

Total Score: 0.85 

Nebraska emerges as a critical player in meat consumption and production, evidenced by its top agricultural exports, including beef and pork. With cattle production being the largest segment of its agricultural industry, Nebraska stands out as one of the top cattle-producing states in the U.S. The state’s 1.8 million cows and annual feeding of nearly 5 million head total almost 6.8 million cattle, surpassing its human population by over 3.5 times. The animal industry’s economic footprint in Nebraska amounts to $13.2 billion, with 1 in 4 jobs in the state related to agriculture.