NC Poultry Federation

NC turkeys get luxury welcome in Washington ahead of Trump pardon

The two turkeys, officially named “Gobble” and “Waddle,” were raised in Nahunta, North Carolina.

North Carolina produced more than 1 billion pounds of turkey

Each year, an estimated 46 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving Day alone. More than 85% of U.S. turkey production takes place in just 13 states, and North Carolina is one of them, working hard to support millions of Thanksgiving tables nationwide.

Kaitlyn Potts

NC turkeys get luxury welcome in Washington ahead of Trump pardon

North Carolina produced more than 1 billion pounds of turkey

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