National Turkey Federation

?? Behind the Scenes: Swipe to watch Peach, Blossom and the rest of the 2024 Presidential Flock grow! Fun fact: A baby turkey is called a poult! ????

President Biden took part in his final turkey pardon Monday, sparing Minnesota's own Peach and Blossom from becoming someone's holiday dinner in an annual White House tradition.

Did you know? President Harry Truman was the first recipient of an "official" Thanksgiving Turkey from the National Turkey Federation, but he wasn't the first to pardon one. That tomfoolery began a bit later. We're closed for Thanksgiving, open the day after to walk off those calories and learn a little history. Happy Thanksgiving! https://lnkd.in/gBJeKTqN

#DYK that soybeans are an integral part of a turkey's diet? These feathered powerhouses feast on high quality, high protein #USSoy as part of their feed rations, relying on the protein and amino acids provided by soybean meal. I was proud to wave the American Soybean Association flag this morning to join the National Turkey Federation at the White House as President Biden pardoned Peach and Blossom, this year's National Thanksgiving Turkeys. They're heading back to Minnesota to take their new perches as agricultural ambassadors at Farm America in Waseca, MN. Thanks to Head of the NTF Flock, Leslee Oden, for the invitation, and congratulations to Peach and Blossom for their presidential pardons! #soybeans #agriculture #thanksgiving

Peach and Blossom are officially the 2024 National Thanksgiving Turkeys! ???? NTF Chairman John Zimmerman and his son, Grant, carried on this beloved 77-year tradition today at the White House with President Joe Biden. With their official pardons, these famous fowl will enjoy retirement back home in Minnesota at Farmamerica - Minnesota's Center for Agricultural Interpretation, where they will serve as agriculture ambassadors for the state. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/FkhGnEI

It’s almost turkey time at the White House! Peach and Blossom are ready to meet President Joe Biden and continue the 77-year tradition of the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation. ?????? ?? Watch live at 11 a.m. ET here: https://loom.ly/h8fO_mc

The 2024 National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation kicks off at 11 a.m. Eastern. Tune in to watch Peach ?? and Blossom ?? receive their formal pardonings from President Biden on the South Lawn of the White House! ?? https://loom.ly/h8fO_mc

Thank you to all that helped introduce #Peach and #Blossom to the world today ???? - NTF Chair John Zimmerman and his family, the Willard Hotel, Farmamerica - Minnesota's Center for Agricultural Interpretation, Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen and Minnesota Turkey along with our friends with the press!

Introducing Peach and Blossom, the 2024 National Thanksgiving Turkeys! ???? Today, NTF Chairman John Zimmerman and his son, Grant, had the honor of revealing the names of this year’s Presidential Turkeys at the Willard Hotel during our press conference. ?? Peach and Blossom are excited to meet President Biden at the White House tomorrow. Be sure to watch for the livestream link so you can join us there! #PresidentialTurkeys #ThanksgivingTradition #TurkeyTime #WhiteHouseDebut

Get ready with us! ?? For years, the Willard Hotel has #partnered with the National Turkey Federation to accommodate our presidential poultry. ?? We’re #thankful for their hospitality and support of the U.S. turkey industry. ?? ?? Tune in LIVE at 2 p.m. ET today to watch the unveiling of the 2024 Presidential Turkeys’ names: https://loom.ly/jHARn7M ??