News & Updates

Ashely Kohls will serve as the MTGA Executive Director starting September 28, 2022.

Brad Finstad will serve as Interim Executive Director starting October 18, 2021.

Purina's Scott Waldner awarded Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Allied Lifetime Achievement

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).

Minnesota turkey growers from across the state re-elect Tim Miller of Hanska to the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council (MTRPC).

The Minnesota Turkey Research & Promotion Council (MTRPC) elected Max Velo Treasurer of the Board. Velo will serve the Council as Treasurer for a one-year term.

After winning election to the MTRPC by the state’s turkey farmers, New Ulm’s Loren “Butch” Brey was elected to Vice President of the Council.

The Minnesota Turkey Research & Promotion Council (MTRPC) elected has Pete Klaphake President of the Board. Klaphake will lead the Council for a one-year term.

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.