Meet Peach & Blossom

From Farmhouse to White House

The 2024 National Thanksgiving Turkeys were raised in Willmar, Minnesota, by 2024 NTF Chairman John Zimmerman of P&J Products Co. Zimmerman has been raising turkeys for over 20 years on his farm, where he and his family have raised approximately 4 to 5 million turkeys. In addition to turkey farming, the Zimmerman family also grows corn and soybeans to support their flocks. Zimmerman was joined in presenting the National Thanksgiving Turkeys by his son, Grant, who played an instrumental role in preparing Peach and Blossom for their debut at the White House.

After much anticipation, Peach and Blossom were selected from the 2024 Presidential Flock as the Presidential Turkeys and journeyed to Washington, D.C., for an official visit to the nation’s capital. While in Washington, D.C., the turkeys stayed at the historic Willard InterContinental, adjacent to the White House grounds. They thoroughly enjoyed their stay as the guests of honor. The Presidential Turkeys were introduced to the public during a special media event at the hotel.

On November 25, Zimmerman presented the National Thanksgiving Turkeys named “Peach” and “Blossom” to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. during the 2024 National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House South Lawn. As part of this longstanding tradition, the Presidential Turkeys received a formal pardon from the president, and the turkeys now reside at Farmamerica, Minnesota’s Center for Agricultural Interpretation, in Waseca, Minnesota..

Peach & Blossom in Retirement

Farmamerica is now where Peach and Blossom spend their days as agricultural ambassadors for the state of Minnesota. Peach and Blossom play a special role in further promoting Minnesota’s rich history as agricultural leaders that help feed the world.