Articles tagged under: Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council

A Loss for MN Turkey Industry

Published September 3, 2026

Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Marilyn McAlpine. McAlpine, 88, began her career as a 4-H Extension agent before taking a position with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Marketing Division. She later served as a spokesperson and home economist…
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Turkey Promoter of the Year Recognized

Published July 3, 2026

The Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council has selected Lindsey Loken, owner of Blondie’s Butcher Shop in Wanamingo, Minnesota, as its 2026 Promoter of the Year. The award celebrates Loken’s contributions to promoting turkey, her creative marketing strategies and her…
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MTRPC Reelects Brey

Published June 24, 2025

Butch Brey of New Ulm was reelected to another year as president of the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council. Tim Miller of Hanska is the vice president and Peter Gruhl of Willmar is treasurer.
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Job Opportunities Highlighted at FFA Convention

Published April 23, 2024

Members learned about career opportunities during the Minnesota FFA Convention. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Outreach and Member Services Coordinator Brandon Severns said the state’s turkey industry generates 26,000 jobs. "We're looking at jobs like veterinarians, nutritionists, researchers, but we also have…
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Adjusting to Consumer Demand for a Smaller Bird

Published November 30, 2020

As the holiday season begins, turkey growers are already thinking of 2021. Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council Vice-President Pete Klaphake says demand for a 20-pound turkey will be the target. "Right now, we're selling birds that weigh less than…
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Anderson to Lead MN Turkey Organizations

Published March 26, 2020

The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council have a new executive director. Sarah Anderson served in the Minnesota Legislature from 2007 to 2019 and chaired the Senate Government Finance Committee. Most recently, Anderson was the…
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