Congratulations to Corn🌽, the 2020 National Thanksgiving Turkey! NTF Chairman Ron Kardel and his family were honored to join President Trump and the First Lady at the
@WhiteHouse
today to carry on this beloved tradition celebrating Thanksgiving.
It's almost time🤩! The
#PresidentialTurkey
is fluffing his feathers and is getting ready for his close-up at the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation. Watch the ceremony LIVE starting at 2 PM:
#thanksgiving
#thanksgiving2019
The National Thanksgiving Turkeys are settling in for the night and resting up for their press conference tomorrow! Tomorrow they will officially meet the press and have their names announced.
#PresidentialTurkey
We are honored to take part in this 73-year holiday tradition and great celebration of America’s turkey farmers! Thank you for welcoming NTF back to the Rose Garden.
The guests of honor have checked in at the
@WillardHotel
! Now for a good night’s rest before these turkeys receive their formal introduction tomorrow morning. Stay tuned!
#PresidentialTurkey
Now introducing your 2020 National Thanksgiving Turkeys, Corn and Cob! Corn and Cob recieved their official welcome from NTF Chairman Ron Kardel and are very excited for the chance to visit the
@WhiteHouse
Rose Garden tomorrow.🌽
#PresidentialTurkey
The Presidential Turkeys are on the way! They’re making their way from North Carolina to the nation’s capital and having a gobbling good time on the road.
#PresidentialTurkey
#RoadTrip
Advancing
#USMCA
through the Senate is a big victory for U.S. turkey farmers & processors! Thanks to the efforts of
@POTUS
,
@USTradeRep
,
@SecretarySonny
, congressional leaders & our trading partners, this industry priority is becoming a reality.
#USMCANow
🎙️Good morning
#turkey
friends, we’re getting everything ready for the big press conference where we’ll learn the names of this year’s National Thanksgiving Turkeys! We hope to see you on our Facebook Live stream at 11AM ET to meet the
#PresidentialTurkey
and his alternate.
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:
#PresidentialTurkey
The
#USMCA
supports
#turkey
farmers by:
✔️ maintaining existing trade relations
✔️ creating new export opportunities
✔️ sustaining American jobs
Congress, we need
#USMCAnow
!
Turkey is the centerpiece of the
#Thanksgiving
meal, and we are confident that there are plenty of turkeys available. No matter how you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, there is a turkey option for your table!
Corn and Cob are ready for the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation! Taking a quick stroll around the
@WhiteHouse
Rose Garden to stretch their feathers.
It was so nice to gobble around with you,
@PressSec
. Thanks for visiting with us before the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation today!
#HappyThanksgiving
#DYK
? It is illegal for steroids and hormones to be to added poultry. In this
#TurkeyTruths
video, learn how modern turkey farmers raise healthy birds without the use of steroids and hormones.
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
🔑 Checking in! Upon arriving in D.C., the National Thanksgiving Turkeys received the full red carpet treatment along with a photoshoot before tucking in for the night. A special thanks to the
@WillardHotel
for pulling out all the stops for these special birds.
Shopping for the
#Thanksgiving
meal? Many retailers are offering special discounts and attractive prices on whole turkeys!
@USDA_AMS
reports frozen turkeys are being featured at an avg. of $.97/lb.
Here's what you need to know as you get ready for
#Thanksgiving
: there are plenty of turkeys available, you can find 🦃 deals at the store and it's always good to plan ahead!
It’s been a busy day for two turkeys! Chocolate & Chip hosted a “press gobble”🎤 at the
@WillardHotel
and met lots of new friends. Now, it’s time for some rest before heading to the
@WhiteHouse
tomorrow!
Gobble, gobble! We're excited to announce that two very special turkeys raised by NTF Chairman and Iowa turkey farmer Ron Kardel will make their way to the nation's capital next week for a stay at the
@WillardHotel
before visiting the
@WhiteHouse
.
#PresidentialTurkey
Chocolate & Chip will head to
@NCState
after visiting the
@WhiteHouse
. Thank you to
@NCStatePDPS
&
@NCStateCALS
for partnering with us to ensure they receive the best care in retirement and highlight the importance of ag education!
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
!💖
Our feathered friends have arrived at the
@WillardHotel
! After the long drive from Jasper, Indiana, we expected them to just retire to their room. Not our turkeys! They did a full red carpet walk and even posed for some more shots after. Ready for the
@whitehouse
on Friday!
Home sweet home! Chocolate and Chip arrived safely at
@NCState
. They're already getting comfy in their new digs and can't wait to meet
@NCStateCALS
and
@NCStatePDPS
students! 🦃🎒
Today is the day! Chocolate and Chip are headed to the
@WhiteHouse
to meet
@POTUS
and continue the 75-year tradition of the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation.
Watch live at 11 a.m. ET 🦃👉
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:
It ain’t home, but it’ll do! Their bags are unpacked at the
@WillardHotel
and the turkeys are ready to relax before meeting the press. Now, where’s the minibar?
#PresidentialTurkey
Rise and gobble! The National Thanksgiving Turkey and alternate are on their way to Washington, D.C. A big thanks to the team from Farbest Farms helping them make the trip from Indiana.
NTF member, Circle S Ranch, is excited to welcome
@SenThomTillis
and
@SecretarySonny
to one of their farms this morning in N.C.! We’re looking forward to discussing the issues impacting the the
#turkey
industry and animal agriculture.
To families on the farm, men and women in poultry plants and everyone in between who plays an essential role in the production, processing and delivery of turkey to our tables - thank you!
#AgDay20
Thank you,
@SenThomTillis
and
@SecretarySonny
for taking the time today to speak with turkey producers in North Carolina! It’s important for the
#turkey
industry and our ag partners to have the opportunity to share our stories and voice concerns.
NTF is excited to announce the names of the National Thanksgiving Turkeys.
Chocolate and Chip!
They will officially become poultry royalty when they recieve their presidential pardon on Monday. NTF Chairman Ronnie Parker shared the news at today's press conference.
It’s a big day for Peanut Butter and Jelly! Thanks for spending the morning with these lucky guys,
@7NewsDC
@Kristen7News
. Now, on to the
@WhiteHouse
!
Meet Liberty and Bell! 🔔 NTF Chairman Steve Lykken of
@Jennieo
had the honor of announcing the Presidential Turkeys’ names at today's press conference. No doubt,
#Liberty
&
#Bell
are excited to meet
@POTUS
at the
@WhiteHouse
tomorrow!
Peanut Butter is the 2021 National Thanksgiving Turkey and both turkeys have been officially pardoned! We thank NTF Chairman Phil Seger, turkey grower Andrea Welp,
@POTUS
and the entire
@WhiteHouse
staff for taking part in this quintessential American tradition.
Two things to keep in mind: 1) This survey collected data from Oct., not now. 2)
@FarmBureau
's release states: "This means consumers who have not yet purchased a turkey should be able to find one at a lower cost than the Farm Bureau average."
Turkey and good deals are available!
We've got 🦃 news! The National Thanksgiving Turkey and alternate will head back to Indiana and reside at
@PurdueAg
@PurdueANSC
after their visit to the
@WhiteHouse
this Friday! More info:
We are so excited for Peanut Butter and Jelly's big day at the
@whitehouse
! They are currently in their hotel room relaxing after a monumental media day earlier this morning. Tune in tomorrow for the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation!
This year’s two National Thanksgiving Turkey contestants have arrived in Washington, D.C., where they will reside at The Willard until the annual White House Turkey Pardon on Tuesday! 🦃
When you know you look good. 💁♀️ Hope you’re strutting into the weekend like Butter 🧈!
#PresidentialTurkey
#FridayFeeling
*Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks.
Chocolate & Chip are the 2022 National Thanksgiving Turkey and alternate! NTF was honored to carry on this beloved 75-year tradition today at the
@WhiteHouse
with
@POTUS
.
📷: The White House
The two special Iowa turkeys heading to D.C. next week were raised by NTF Chairman Ron Kardel and his wife, Susie. The turkeys hatched in July and have been very busy eating lots of corn🌽 and soybeans and gobbling along to some oldies tunes 🎶!
#PresidentialTurkey
Happy
#EarthDay
! Turkey growers not only care for the birds they raise, but they are also dedicated stewards of the land. Through innovation, modern
#ag
methods and careful planning, turkey growers play a unique role in protecting our beautiful planet!
Happy Thanksgiving! We’re so thankful for the men and women of the turkey industry who work hard to bring the turkey to our tables. We’re glad you’re part of our flock, today and every day.
#thanksgiving
#thanksgiving2019
Thank you to the men and women working hard to make sure healthy, nutritious food makes it's way to Americans! The U.S. turkey industry is proud to do our part in the supply chain.
Did we just become best friends?? YUP. 🤗 🍞 🧈 🦃
The National Thanksgiving Turkeys, Bread and Butter, just met the best bird on Earth and so far there’s no fowl play. 🙃
#PresidentialTurkey
Take some advice from a turkey - stay hydrated! Turkeys have constant access to clean drinking water in the barn. Flocks drink from special systems that help make sure water is always fresh and available.💦
#TurkeyFactFriday
#FactFriday
Today our members had the chance to sit down and speak with
@MarkWarner
to discuss the issues impacting the Virginia
#turkey
industry and discuss ways that we can work together in the future. Thank you for your time!
#NTFLeaders19
Strike a pose! 📸 The Presidential Flock is strutting their stuff, and two special turkeys are ready to hit the road to Washington, D.C. to visit the
@WhiteHouse
.
Pit stop on the way to D.C.! Any good road trip requires snacks. We heard a
@MoonPie
or two was requested, but not sure if it was the driver or the turkeys.😂
Women play a major role in food and agriculture!
@DrTempleGrandin
is a leading animal welfare expert and educator. Check out NTF's video w/ Dr. Grandin as she highlights the process of raising and processing turkeys for market:
#WomensHistoryMonth
It’s a great morning here in D.C.! The National
#Thanksgiving
Turkeys are prepping to meet the press and watching some local news📺.
#PresidentialTurkey
Turkey growers take good care of their flocks by making sure they have continuous access to fresh water and nutritious feed. And boy do turkeys love to "gobble" up corn and soybeans! 🌽
#turkeytruths
#agfacts
Happy
#Thanksgiving
from the National Turkey Federation! We are thankful for everyone in the industry we so proudly represent and their dedication to feeding families across the globe.
It's time for a day of family, fun and, of course, our favorite fowl! 🦃
Today is the day! Catch Peas and Carrots as they visit the
@WhiteHouse
for the National Thanksgiving Presentation Ceremony today at 1 PM ET. Watch the presentation LIVE here:
#HokieNation
added two new members — Bread and Butter arrived at Gobblers Rest at
@virginia_tech
last night! They’re already settled in and making friends with Peas and Carrots. Welcome home, guys!
#PresidentialTurkey
"It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as NTF chairman...We have a great industry with great people, from the farmers to the workers in the plants to everyone who supports us in raising our flocks." - Ron Kardel, 2020 NTF chairman
#NTF2021
Snacks packed, playlist queued up, feathers fluffed - they’re off! The National Thanksgiving Turkeys are on the road to our nation's capital. 🛣️
Tune in as they prep for their time in the spotlight and the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the
@WhiteHouse
on Monday.
Tune in today at 10 a.m. ET to meet the National Thanksgiving Turkey and alternate! You’ll get the scoop on their names and meet the people who raised the flock before they visit the
@WhiteHouse
tomorrow. WATCH:
NTF is pleased to welcome the National Thanksgiving Turkey and alternate to Washington, D.C.! Join us at 1 p.m. ET when we introduce these celebrity gobblers from North Carolina as they prepare for a visit to the
@WhiteHouse
on Monday.
Watch live 🦃👉
This year's Presidential Turkeys hail from Iowa! Did you know that Iowa is a top turkey producing state? Iowa is the 7th largest turkey producing state in the nation with 130 turkey farmers and the 5th largest state for turkey processing.
#TurkeyFactFriday
#PresidentialTurkey
As NTF prepares for the arrival of National Thanksgiving Turkey and alternate at the
@whitehouse
from Indiana, we want to introduce two of the people behind their journey. Meet NTF Chairman Phil Seger and turkey grower Andrea Welp!
#DYK
? For the first time EVER, in the 71 years of the National
#Thanksgiving
Turkey Presentation, the turkeys will be traveling all the way from South Dakota! South Dakota has a strong tradition of
#turkey
farming, raising an average of 5M turkeys per year! 😲
#Thanksgiving2018
It's turkey time! We are excited to welcome two special turkeys from North Carolina to Washington, D.C. next week for the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation. The turkeys were raised by NTF Chairman Ronnie Parker and are gearing up to visit the
@WhiteHouse
!
We’re thankful for the opportunity to continue the tradition of the National
#Thanksgiving
Turkey Presentation with
@POTUS
! A special thanks to everyone who supported this process that highlights the hard work of America’s turkey farmers.
Don't forget, you have plans tonight! Join our Twitter party starting at 8 pm ET where we'll be talking all things turkey. We can't wait to gobble with you about our favorite protein!
#TurkeyChat
#Thanksgiving
#Friendsgiving