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Today, we honor and thank all veterans for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice. 🇺🇸 As we gather around the table with loved ones this season, let’s remember those who have served and continue to protect our freedom. #VeteransDay#ThankYouVeterans#MinnesotaTurkey
NTF Chairman John Zimmerman & @MinnesotaTurkey joined the @mn_agrigrowth Ag & Food Summit yesterday — with a special guest from this year's #PresidentialFlock! We're thankful for the chance to celebrate 🦃 farmers & highlight the vital role 🦃 farming plays in MN’s ag economy.
People's Choice contest is open for voting! One vote per person - submit your vote for one of these delicious recipes at https://t.co/Xv9uUQV8ns.
The recipes include wild rice and ingredients from @NorthernCanola; @MinnesotaTurkey; @MNBeefCouncil; Just Bare; @MinnesotaPork
National Farm Safety & Health Week 2024 is taking place now through 9/21. Take time to refresh your knowledge of the hazards that can come with working in ag and the resources available to keep all involved safe.
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#MNAg#NFSHW24
#teamturkey goes to D.C.!! Thank you @SenAmyKlobuchar for taking time to meet with MTGA delegates. We hope you found the conversation productive and valuable. #Minnesota leads the nation in #turkey production and we appreciate your support.
Minnesota turkey has several events planned for the 2024 @mnstatefair!! From #talkingturkey to serving up delicious #cooking demos, to learn more about what Discover Minnesota Turkey has planned, read this arrticle:
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Had a wonderful time touring booths at #Farmfest24 with @SenTinaSmith and seeing the diversity of agriculture in Minnesota! We got the chance to talk to producers about their operations and most pressing issues.
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week starts today! 👷 The turkey industry is dedicated to fostering safe environments for employees, and NTF commends its efforts.
🔗 Discover how to highlight the importance of worker safety & programs here: https://t.co/CE9xPlhOlj
Check out the findings from MTRPC funded research into the spread of #aMPV in #Minnesota this spring. Dr. Nezworski presenter the results during the MTGA Summer Summit.
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As turkey farmers take action to protect their flocks from migratory birds carrying the H5N1 avian influenza, MN state officials are taking additional steps to protect livestock after some cows in the state tested positive.
Read more about it here: https://t.co/d8lXguQTV2
🦃 Big wins for Minnesota turkey farmers! The 2024 legislative session brought new funding for avian flu prevention & updates on environmental regulations. Check out "The Gobbles" for the full scoop! 👉 https://t.co/XGNQbRS49Z #MNTurkey#AgNews#FarmersFirst
Productive meetings were held in Denver this week with the National Turkey Federation's Executive Committee. NTF is thankful for their willingness to serve the turkey industry in this role & help shape the scope of NTF’s work.
#TurkeyLoversMonth#Leadership#Collaboration
The turkey industry is committed to promoting the highest standard of food safety & enhancing it through innovative approaches. ✅
Always follow the core 4 practices of food safety, and cook your turkey to 165 degrees!
#WorldFoodSafetyDay#TurkeyLoversMonth
Yesterday, MTGA Past President Jes Westbrock participated in an agriculture panel discussion with @USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack in Mankato, MN. The panel discussed implementing and improving USDA mission area programs for producers.
Honored to welcome @USDA Secretary Vilsack to Mankato today & participate in roundtable discussion on many issues impacting Minnesota. He also announced additional $1.5 billion in funding for conservation & climate smart programs. https://t.co/sFq3zxFQjU
Today welcoming a large group of @MinnesotaTurkey memebers to the Capitol! Appreciated opportunity to visit on marketing, trade, and bio-security efforts that help make Minnesota #1 in 🦃 production in the 🇺🇸!