News & Updates

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.

New Report Details $112 Million Economic Loss from aMPV in Minnesota Turkey Industry

May 20, 2025
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A newly released economic impact study confirms the devastating toll Avian Metapneumovirus (aMPV) has taken on Minnesota’s turkey industry.

Minnesota Turkey Growers Advocate for Industry Priorities at 2025 Poultry Day at the Capitol

April 10, 2025
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Delegation of Minnesota Turkey farmers head to St. Paul to advocate for the industry.

Avian Metapneumovirus: A Practical Guide to Vaccinating Turkeys

April 7, 2025
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Dr. Eric Shepherd with Zoetis explains how best to administer the aMVP-modified live vaccine during a MN Turkey Growers meeting.

Effective Barn Cleaning for Biosecurity: Insights from Justin Sinclair's Presentation

October 16, 2024
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Justin Sinclair, with Cid Lines, talks strategies for optimum turkey barn cleaning between flocks to ensure safe and healthy birds.

Avian Metapneumovirus Vaccine Developments

October 10, 2024
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Dr. Shauna Voss with MN BAH provides information on aMPV vaccines that could be coming to Minnesota.

Join Minnesota Turkey at the State Fair!!! MTRPC has Planned Multiple Turkey Events

August 20, 2024
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The MTPRC council is ramping up turkey's presence at the MN State Fair, more cooking demos and consumer outreach.