North Carolina Turkeys Pardoned by President Biden

Nationwide Turkey Federation (NTF) Chairman Ronnie Parker introduced the Nationwide Thanksgiving Turkey named “Chocolate” to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. in the present day in the course of the Nationwide Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation. “Chocolate” and his alternate, “Chip,” obtained a proper pardon from the vacation desk and can now reside on the Talley Turkey Schooling Unit at North Carolina State College in Raleigh, North Carolina. This 12 months’s presentation marked an thrilling milestone as NTF celebrated 75 years of this time-honored American custom courting again to 1947.

“After I began my profession within the turkey trade 44 years in the past, I by no means dreamed that I’d have the chance to current the Nationwide Thanksgiving Turkey on the White Home,” stated NTF Chairman Ronnie Parker. “I need to thank President Biden for welcoming the Nationwide Turkey Federation and my household to the White Home. Chocolate and Chip had a reasonably exceptional day for 2 turkeys from North Carolina! Whereas this occasion is a enjoyable custom that has spanned 75 years, it is usually an essential reminder of the significance of American turkey producers and agriculture in delivering meals to the desk. It’s an honor to symbolize these hardworking women and men. Pleased Thanksgiving!”

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The 2022 Nationwide Thanksgiving Turkey and alternate have been raised in Monroe, North Carolina, by NTF Chairman Ronnie Parker. Parker is a 44-year veteran of the turkey trade and serves as Common Supervisor of Circle S Ranch. Parker was joined in presenting the Nationwide Thanksgiving Turkey by Lexie Starnes, a 4th technology member of the Starnes household concerned within the operation of Circle S Ranch. Whereas in Washington, D.C., Chocolate and Chip stayed on the historic Willard InterContinental. Following their go to to the White Home, the turkeys will retire to NC State College the place they are going to be below the skilled care of veterinarians, college and college students inside the Prestage Division of Poultry Science.

NTF’s participation within the Nationwide Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation started in 1947 with President Harry Truman. It has continued for 75 years throughout 14 successive administrations.

In regards to the Nationwide Turkey Federation

The Nationwide Turkey Federation is the nationwide advocate for America’s turkey farmers and producers, elevating consciousness for its members’ merchandise whereas strengthening their capacity to profitably and safely ship healthful, high-quality and nutritious meals to shoppers worldwide. Extra info is offered at EatTurkey.org.