America's Bird

From the farmers who grow them to the tables that serve them, turkey is part of our nation's heritage. We are proud to be the advocate for America's turkey industry for over 75 years.

Poultry Groups Applaud Agreement to Resume Imports of U.S. Poultry Products to China

The National Chicken Council (NCC), National Turkey Federation (NTF) and…
In Charge of the Big Meal? No Pressure!

Tradition. Nostalgia. Togetherness. All words to describe the holiday season…
Pardon Me: A Turkey Tradition

Contributed by Katie Gregg, Fall 2019 NTF intern As an…
Who We Are

America's Turkey Farmers

Over the last 30 years, the turkey industry has gone from mainly marketing a single-product consumed at holidays or special occasions to offering a diverse array of food choices ranging from sausages to burgers to deli meats and more. Increasingly, consumers are including turkey in their daily diets because of its health benefits, versatility and great taste.

Today, the turkey industry produces more than 5.3 billion lbs. of turkey products annually. NTF is the national advocate for America’s turkey industry, raising awareness for its members’ products while strengthening their ability to profitably and safely deliver wholesome, high-quality and nutritious products to consumers. NTF members include growers, processors, hatchers, breeders, distributors, allied services and state associations.

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November 14, 2019
Poultry Groups Applaud Agreement to Resume Imports of U.S. Poultry Products to China

The National Chicken Council (NCC), National Turkey Federation (NTF) and USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) today applauded the announcement that China will lift its ban on imports of U.S. poultry products. The ban…
November 7, 2019
Injuries and Illnesses in Poultry Processing at New All-Time Low

The incidence of occupational injuries and illnesses within the poultry sector’s slaughter and processing workforce has fallen by 84 percent over the last 25 years and continues to decline according to the 2018 Injury and…
November 4, 2019
Embracing Holiday Tradition

What comes to mind when you think about a Thanksgiving feast? Maybe it’s memories of helping in the kitchen, sweet and savory aromas of delicious side dishes or an image of a loved one as…
October 31, 2019
Raise a Glass to Thanksgiving

How does a turkey drink her wine? In a gobble-let! Whether you’re the hostess with the mostess or don’t want to show up empty handed, the right bottle of wine is sure to impress this…

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Turkey Is Healthy

Turkey adapts to all meal plans. It's a delicious, versatile protein. A 3-ounce serving of boneless, skinless turkey breast contains 26 grams of protein, 1 gram of fat and 0 grams of saturated fat. That's 8 percent more protein than the same size serving of boneless skinless chicken breast or trimmed top loin beefsteak.

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Turkey is Environmentally Safe

America's turkey farmers take their responsibility to be good stewards of the air, land and water seriously.

Turkey's Popularity

Today's consumer recognizes turkey's nutritional value and good taste and enjoys turkey year-round, not just during the holidays. In 2018, U.S. consumption of turkey was at 16.2 pounds per person, and U.S. growers raised 244.75 million turkeys.

Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill

Use the Core Four food safety practices - Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill - to ensure proper cooking and help prevent foodborne illnesses.

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