Minnesota turkeys have now made back-to-back appearances at the White House for the annual Thanksgiving presidential pardon. On Sunday, Peach and Blossom, two 17-week-old male turkeys from Northfield, Minn., were announced as the lucky birds during a National Turkey Federation news conference. The official presidential pardon at the White House took place Monday. The turkeys were raised by John Zimmerman, a second-generation turkey farmer, and his family. Minnesota has long been the nation’s leading turkey producer, raising more than 38 million of the birds in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It’s a $1 billion industry for the state, says the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association. The industry provides 26,000 jobs across 600 farms and numerous processors and supporting firms. ✏️ Greta Kaul and Brooks Johnson/The Minnesota Star Tribune 📷 Mark Schiefelbein and Susan Walsh/The Associated Press #thanksgiving #turkey #pardon