US: President Biden pardons Minnesota turkeys

Published 2024년 11월 25일

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The National Thanksgiving Turkeys, Peach and Blossom, were presented to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. by John Zimmerman, Chairman of the National Turkey Federation, marking the 77th year of this tradition. The turkeys were raised in Northfield, Minn., by the Zimmerman family and have been pardoned, allowing them to reside at Farmamerica in Minnesota. The National Turkey Federation and the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association were warmly welcomed by President Biden, and the turkeys were prepared for their debut at the White House by Grant Zimmerman. After their visit to the White House, Peach and Blossom will retire to Farmamerica, where they will serve as agricultural ambassadors for Minnesota.

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National Turkey Federation Chairman John Zimmerman presented the National Thanksgiving Turkeys named Peach and Blossom to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Nov. 25, 2024, during the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House. Peach and Blossom received a formal pardon from the holiday table and will now reside at Farmamerica, Minnesota’s Center for Agricultural Interpretation, in Waseca, Minn. This year’s presentation marked the 77th year of this American tradition dating back to 1947. “We appreciate President Biden for warmly welcoming the National Turkey Federation and my family, friends and colleagues from the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association to the White House earlier today,” said Zimmerman. "While this is a busy season for our industry, it’s an honor to share the story of the hardworking turkey farmers, like ours, and processors who provide food not only for the holidays but every day of the year. Their dedication feeds families across the globe, and we ...

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