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Backyard Poultry & Small Flock Resources

Included below are a number of poultry resources compiled by your NC State Extension Poultry Agents. We trust these resources will be a help as you navigate small flock ownership. If you have…

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Watch: The Adventures of Chocolate and Chip

Follow the adventures of Chocolate and Chip, the recipients of the 2022 Presidential turkey pardon. View their journey from Monroe, NC to Washington, DC and finally back to their home at NC State…

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What's Next for Turkeys After They Receive a Presidential Pardon?

One of our favorite traditions in the NC State Prestage Department of Poultry Science is the annual presidential turkey pardon. In 2022, we were fortunate to be able to be a part of the celebrations…

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Talking Turkey at the 2021 N.C. Turkey Industry Days Conference

Amongst so much uncertainty this past year and a half, we can all agree how essential farmers are. From farm to fork, feeding the world has not been easy in what has been a turmoil of a pandemic.…

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Everything You Need to Know About Making Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving is just a week and a half away! Now's the perfect time to get your turkey prepared - no matter how small your gathering.NC State Extension's Homegrown series has a ton of videos to show…

Participants and judges holding a turkey for judging

Talking Turkey at the N.C. State Fair

If you’ve been following the 2018 Youth Market Turkey Show, you know it was part of a record-breaking year for youth livestock at the N.C. State Fair. Overall, youth drew in $190,000 for their…