News & Updates

Hanska Turkey Farmer Tim Miller Wins Re-Election to Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council

May 20, 2021
Source:
MTGA
Minnesota turkey growers from across the state re-elect Tim Miller of Hanska to the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council (MTRPC).

Little Falls Turkey Grower Lynette Gessell Wins Re-Election to Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council

May 20, 2021
Source:
MTGA
Minnesota turkey growers from across the state voted to re-elect Lynette Gessell of Little Falls to the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council (MTRPC).

Biosecurity Training for Turkey Farmers Gamified

May 19, 2021
Source:
MTGA
To demonstrate the risk and reward of biosecurity, MTGA and UMN Extension are teaming up to bring a fun simulator game to the doorsteps of turkey farmers.

MTGA Staffer Pam Debele Participates in "Livestock Real Talk Podcast"

May 14, 2021
Source:
MTGA
Host Ellen Harth interviews MTGA staffer Pam Debele in these four "hot topic areas" of poultry production.

MTRPC Participates in South Central College Career Navigator Program

May 13, 2021
Source:
South Central College
MTRPC's Pam Debele gave a virtual turkey career presentation for the high school Career Navigator program through South Central College. Check it out!

High Feed Costs Pressuring Turkey Growers

May 11, 2021
Source:
Brownfield Ag News
Turkey growers are struggling to make money with feed costs at multi-year highs. MTGA's director tells Brownfield turkey diets consist of corn and soybeans.

Poultry Health Management School To Go Virtual

April 27, 2021
Source:
Purdue News Service
Registration for the virtual PHMS is open for the May 24-25 course. PHMS teaches modern practices in poultry production and how they can be applied on the farm.

Minnesota FFA Poultry Production Winner

April 21, 2021
Source:
MTGA
Minnesota Turkey Research & Promotion Council congratulates Meredith Taylor on winning the MN FFA Poultry Production SAE. This award is sponsored by the MTRPC.

Minnesota Turkey is Hiring!

April 14, 2021
Source:
MTGA
Minnesota Turkey Growers Association is Hiring! Office Manager - Full Time