News & Updates

Biosecurity Compliance Audit Program (BCAP): Are You Ready?

February 5, 2026
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As MN enters a potential HPAI uptick, MN BAH Dr. Voss reviews the BCAP audits. She provide experiences and tips to ensure a passing the biosecurity audit.

Building Strong Security Habits for the Year Ahead

February 5, 2026
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Gobbles
The new year is a time to reset. Abby Kornegay with Animal Ag Alliance offers insights on how farm managers can review their farms' security.

5 Traits of a Highly Successful Farm Manager

February 5, 2026
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Gobbles
In 23 years as a practicing poultry veterinarian, Dr. Nezworski has observed some traits that tend to be present in highly successful farm managers.

MTRPC Secures Major Federal Investment to Advance Long-Term HPAI Solutions

December 10, 2025
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Gobbles
Minnesota Turkey secures funding to conduct on farm research into long term HPAI solutions including viral movement between sites & viability in compost piles.

Minnesota Turkey gives time – and turkey – to help end hunger in Minnesota

November 13, 2025
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Minnesota turkey donated $10,000 worth of turkey to Second Harvest Heartland and spent time volunteering at their Brooklyn Park facility.

Understanding USDA Biosecurity Audits and Assessments: What’s Required, What’s Different, and How Cost Share Funding Works

October 13, 2025
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Gobbles
USDA offers and requires different biosecurity audits and assessments for poultry growers, some come with cost share options to make improvements.

Farmamerica: 2025 MTRPC Promoter of the Year-Celebrating a Year of Turkey Advocacy, Education, and Community Engagement

August 15, 2025
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FarmAmerica earns the MTRPC Promoter of the Year awards as they have embraced celebrated Minn. turkey since they welcomed the Presidential turkeys.

John Zimmerman: 2025 Ranelius Award Honoree Honoring a Legacy of Leadership, Innovation, and Advocacy in Minnesota’s Turkey Industry

August 15, 2025
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John Zimmerman’s is a second-generation farmer, industry leader, and outspoken advocate for Minnesota’s turkey industry.

Dr. Gorica Rajcic-Spasojevic: 2025 Allied Lifetime Achievement Honoree

August 15, 2025
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Few individuals in the allied poultry industry have had an impact as wide-ranging as Dr. Gorica Rajcic-Spasojevic. Over a career spanning more than 35 years.