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Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving?

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — When people think of Thanksgiving, the first thing that comes to mind is turkey, the symbol of the holiday. The National...

Sonny Perdue inducted into National Agriculture Hall of Fame

ATLANTA — Sonny Perdue, the current chancellor of the University of Georgia, and former U.S. agriculture secretary and Georgia governor, recently joined the ranks...

Jennie-O’s Macy’s parade float to feature musical artist Shaggy

WILLMAR, Minn. — For its sixth consecutive year, the Jennie-O Big Turkey Spectacular float will entertain Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade attendees and millions of...

California Poultry Federation announces its 2025 award winners

MODESTO, Calif. — Special awards are a highlight of the California Poultry Federation’s Annual Conference & Meeting, recently held this year in Monterey, Calif.,...

Jennie-O report explores Thanksgiving celebration’s culture and heritage

AUSTIN, Minn. — This year, Jennie-O is celebrating a simple truth: There's no single “right” way to do Thanksgiving. Across America, holiday tables tell...

The Gainesville Chicken Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary

https://youtu.be/ruvOox8RsRk GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The City of Gainesville, Ga., recently held its 20th annual Gainesville Chicken Festival, a fun, family-friendly event centered around chicken. The...

IPPE announces its 2026 ‘Young Leaders Under 30’ honorees

ATLANTA — The International Production & Processing Expo announces the 2026 “Young Leaders Under 30” honorees. This award celebrates emerging talent within the industry...

UGA offering Cold Weather Poultry Management Workshop

ATHENS, Ga. — On Nov. 11-13, the University of Georgia Department of Poultry Science will be conducting a Cold Weather Management Workshop at Flinchum’s...

Registration opens today for IPPE 2026

ATLANTA — Already on pace to be the largest Expo yet, registration and general housing reservations for the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo...

Virginia Poultry Federation celebrates 100 years of service

HARRISONBURG, Va.— The Virginia Poultry Federation is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. The non-profit, statewide trade association was officially founded Aug. 19, 1925, on the...

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