TURKEY FARM TOURS

Photo by Meredith Taylor
Photo by Meredith Taylor

The Turkey Industry

Highlighting the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, this module will learn about the association and their farmers. Before viewing the farm field trips learn about the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association from Lara Durben, their former Communication Director/Assistant Executive.

Live Streaming Field Trip Library
Turkey Farm Tours
Prior to viewing the virtual field trip take the opportunity to hear from a leader in the Minnesota Turkey industry.  Topics discussed:
  • The role the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association plays in the industry. 
  • What does a Communication Director do on a day-to-day basis?
  • How does technology affects the organization's goals for the industry?
  • What is the difference between a meat operation or a hatching operation in the turkey industry? 
  • How long has the Zimmerman turkey farm been in operation? 

Zimmerman Turkey Farm Field Trip

Meadowlark Turkey Farm Field Trip
Virtual field trip made possible through collaboration with Minnesota Ag in the Classroom, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and students from the University of Minnesota Agricultural Education, Communication and Marketing programs.  ​

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