Iowa Turkey Federation

Iowa Turkey Federation represents our turkey grower members. Experts on all things turkey!

[Mike Naig @MikeNaigIA]

Thanks to everyone who came out last night to support the campaign at our Summer Cookout at the Fairgrounds

A special shoutout to @KimReynoldsIA and @ChuckGrassley for being our featured speakers and the @IAcattlemen, @IowaPork, and @IowaTurkey for providing an amazing meal!

[Serve Turkey @ServeTurkey]

Can't pick between tacos or pizza? Taco Pizza Bagels are a win, win! This kid-friendly dish is loaded with perfectly seasoned ground turkey and plenty of toppings to mix and match. 🌮🍕🥯 recipe: https://t.co/oYG5LmWJw4 #TryTurkey

[Serve Turkey @ServeTurkey]

Enchanté your guests this #Christmas with savory stuffed Turkey Roulade. Like most things in French, roulade may sound fancy. But fret not! This recipe is simple as un, deux, trois! #12DaysofTurkey

Recipe: https://t.co/HL3vROxWNx

[National Turkey Federation @natlturkeyfed]

We're here for the turkey nuggets, @RoyGraber! Glad to know you're on board, too. Check out how NTF member @PerdueFarms raised our turkey loving spirits this Thanksgiving: https://t.co/kroCnvk0XO

[Serve Turkey @ServeTurkey]

Leafy greens, protein-packed turkey and colorful fixings are a few of our favorite things! And while holiday feasting is a bushel of fun, a lighter meal such as Two-Turkey Cobb Salad can help balance all those Christmas cookies. #12DaysofTurkey

Recipe: https://t.co/4rkE5fWjiB

[Serve Turkey @ServeTurkey]

Only a few ingredients and less than 10 minutes of prep? Sign us up! Turkey tenderloin is an easy option for dinner any day of the week! Get @SpoonfulFlavor’s easy recipe: https://t.co/qThVylqrjn

[National Turkey Federation @natlturkeyfed]

Two turtle doves? On our second day of #12DaysofTurkey, we've got something better in mind: two Very Important Turkeys - the National Thanksgiving Turkey and alternate! NTF has presented a turkey at the White House at Thanksgiving since 1947.

[National Turkey Federation @natlturkeyfed]

Corn and Cob are all settled in at their new roost at @IowaStateU! And they've already made a new friend, @TheMascotCy. Thanks for making these special turkeys feel right at home, @iastate_cals!💖

[ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @iastate_cals]

Help us welcome to @IowaStateU #PresidentialTurkey Corn and Cob, raised by #ISUCALS alumnus Ron Kardel ('74 farm operation) and his wife, Susie, from Walcott, Iowa! Visit the turkeys Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10am-2pm.

Further details here: https://t.co/DHDCRX5BXs

[Serve Turkey @ServeTurkey]

We're not being dramatic when we say there's ONE MORE DAY until #Thanksgiving! Whether you're way ahead of schedule or needing a few last-minute pointers, #Thanksgiving101 is your one-stop-shop for helping the holidays go smoothly. https://t.co/zXXkOD64v3

[Iowa State Fair @IowaStateFair]

Congrats to our National Thanksgiving Turkey, Corn! 😭Please let us know how we can help make your turkey travel dreams come true. 🦃💭🎡 #PresidentialTurkey

[The White House 45 Archived @WhiteHouse45]

LIVE: President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS present National Thanksgiving Turkey https://t.co/RPH3KKZ7LB

[National Turkey Federation @natlturkeyfed]

Corn🌽 and Cob say good morning! Today’s a big day for these turkeys. Which one will be named the National Thanksgiving Turkey?! Stay tuned!

[National Turkey Federation @natlturkeyfed]

Both turkeys will receive a pardon, but which will be named the National #Thanksgiving Turkey and visit the @WhiteHouse?! Corn or Cob? Make your pick: https://t.co/ZZ2wWNN9Ao

[ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @iastate_cals]

Meet our newest #Cyclones, Corn and Cob! Join in the fun, vote which will serve as the National Thanksgiving Turkey. Following their D.C. adventures Corn and Cob will reside at @IowaStateU and participate in CALS teaching and outreach activites. #CALSproud #CyclonesEverywhere

[The White House 45 Archived @WhiteHouse45]

"Cob" likes to play pickleball and wants to see the monuments in Washington, D.C.!

Don't forget to vote for the National Thanksgiving Turkey! Polls are open for 24 hours.

[The White House 45 Archived @WhiteHouse45]

Meet your National Thanksgiving Turkey candidates!

First up, "Corn," who loves college football and hopes to visit the Iowa State Fair one day:

[The White House 45 Archived @WhiteHouse45]

Which turkey should President Trump pardon at this year's National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony—Corn or Cob?

[Iowa Turkey Federation @IowaTurkey]

10 more minutes!

[National Turkey Federation @natlturkeyfed]

Gobble, gobble - time to meet the turkeys. Tune in at 11 a.m. ET as NTF Chairman Ron Kardel formally introduces these beautiful birds and shares what everyone wants to know, their names! Watch: https://t.co/GZ1sQ2p1P7 #PresidentialTurkey

[National Turkey Federation @natlturkeyfed]

What, you haven’t jumped on the bed before? 😅 Getting cozy for the night - gotta get that beauty sleep. Thanks for welcoming the flock to D.C.! #PresidentialTurkey