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For Immediate Release
RALEIGH, NC - 11/20/2022
Contact: Robert L. Ford,
rlford@ncpoultry.org
North Carolina Turkeys Head to the White House
Two North Carolina turkeys are in Washington, DC this weekend to celebrate the 75th year of the White House turkey pardoning tradition this Monday, formally known as the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation!
The turkeys were raised at Circle S Ranch in Monroe, North Carolina by 2022 National Turkey Federation Chairman Ronnie Parker. Following the ceremony at the White House, the turkeys will reside in private quarters at NC State University under the care of university poultry specialists and students. According to NC State Extension turkey specialist Jessie Grimes,
"These turkeys will help us educate students and inform the public about modern farming practices, North Carolina agriculture, and the importance of the poultry industry."
The presentation of the National Thanksgiving Turkey has been observed since 1947, when President Harry Truman first received a live turkey from the National Turkey Federation. Congratulations to Ronnie on having his turkeys be lucky enough to receive the President's pardon on the 75th anniversary of this special tradition!
North Carolina is a leading poultry producing state, including #2 in turkey production. It's important to remember that our farm families feed our country and the world!
Story credit: Congressman David Rouzer
November 20, 2022
