{"id":11299,"date":"2026-05-27T15:18:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eatturkey.org\/?page_id=11299"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T18:18:07","slug":"national-turkey-federation-foundation-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eatturkey.org\/national-turkey-federation-foundation-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"National Turkey Federation Foundation &#8211; Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Mission<\/em><\/strong>: To help ensure the success of the turkey industry by supporting the recruitment and development of leaders, education and public awareness, international outreach and research.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size ntff-nav-buttons has-medium-font-size is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-52cdc994 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatturkey.org\/national-turkey-federation-foundation-overview\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Overview<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatturkey.org\/national-turkey-federation-foundation-research-priorities\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Research Priorities<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatturkey.org\/national-turkey-federation-foundation-comprehensive-research-program-competition\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Comprehensive Research Program Competition<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatturkey.org\/current-initiatives-of-the-ntf-foundation\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\">Current Initiatives<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Acting in accordance with its 2015 mission and vision, the NTF Foundation (NTFF) will advance and broaden the impact of the NTF by pursuing initiatives that include:<br>\u2022 Increasing visibility and understanding of the turkey industry, while advancing healthy, sustainable production practices and strengthening food\u2011safety efforts that support increased turkey consumption.<br>\u2022 Developing and expanding programs that give college graduates and young professionals meaningful exposure to the turkey industry and its career opportunities.<br>\u2022 Educate international partners on current healthy food trends, food safety measures, biosecurity issues, safe-handling protocols, and environmental and animal-welfare practices that promote a safe, sustainable food supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Program Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Turkey Federation Foundation is dedicated to the growth, progress, and welfare of the turkey industry and all of its individual and corporate interests. The promotion of problem-related research and the training of graduate students are priorities for the association. Research results are publicized in the industry press and made available on the National Turkey Federation Foundation website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A list of priority research topics can be found on this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research proposals are evaluated by a panel composed of industry experts representing a cross section of disciplines and responsibilities. The committee&#8217;s recommendations are referred to the association&#8217;s Board of Directors for funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Board of Directors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jay Jandrain, Butterball \u2013 Chairman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John Zimmerman, P&amp;J Products \u2013 Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gary Cooper, Cooper Farms \u2013 Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jihad Douglas, Aviagen Turkeys \u2013 Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paul Hill, West Liberty Foods \u2013 Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phil Seger, Farbest Foods \u2013 Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leslee Oden, National Turkey Federation \u2013 Treasurer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damon Wells, National Turkey Federation \u2013 Foundation Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mission: To help ensure the success of the turkey industry by supporting the recruitment and development of leaders, education and public awareness, international outreach and research. 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