These turkeys, found in a local contract growers houses, might be wondering if they will be the one to receive the Presidential Pardon this week, an annual tradition granted to at least one bird during the Thanksgiving season. Turkey production is a substantial production for Sampson County farmers. Based on the latest statistics, some 9 million are grown here annually. Sampson and Duplin rank 1 and 2 in turkey production and often swap their position in the ranking year over year.

These turkeys, found in a local contract growers houses, might be wondering if they will be the one to receive the Presidential Pardon this week, an annual tradition granted to at least one bird during the Thanksgiving season. Turkey production is a substantial production for Sampson County farmers. Based on the latest statistics, some 9 million are grown here annually. Sampson and Duplin rank 1 and 2 in turkey production and often swap their position in the ranking year over year.
https://www.clintonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_Turkeys-1.jpgThese turkeys, found in a local contract growers houses, might be wondering if they will be the one to receive the Presidential Pardon this week, an annual tradition granted to at least one bird during the Thanksgiving season. Turkey production is a substantial production for Sampson County farmers. Based on the latest statistics, some 9 million are grown here annually. Sampson and Duplin rank 1 and 2 in turkey production and often swap their position in the ranking year over year.