Buying and Preparing the Turkey Video
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/bond//turkey.html
Step-by-step guide from the University of Illinois Extension on purchasing, storing, thawing, stuffing and preparing your turkey.
Thanksgiving Turkey Calculator
http://www.turkeyfordinner.ca/english/index.asp
Calculate how big your turkey needs to be.
Turkey Breeds
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/poultry/turkeys/
Learn about the different types of turkeys.
Know Your Wild Tom Turkey
http://www.nwtf.org/all_about_turkeys/know_your_wild_turkey.html
Learn the anatomy of the wild turkey.
Gobbling Contest Becomes School Tradition
http://cnn.com/US/9711/27/gobble.contest/index.html
The "gobble-off" at an Indiana elementary school.
President Bush Presented with the National Thanksgiving Turkey
http://www.eatturkey.com/press/conspr/stars.html
Holiday Food and Nutrition Resources http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/holiday.html
Organic Turkey - LocalHarvest
http://www.localharvest.org/organic-turkey.jsp
Talking turkey
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9880600/site/newsweek/
Article discussing turkey and concerns about avian bird flu.
USDA Avian Influenza- Bird Flu Information
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome?
navtype=SU&navid= AVIAN_INFLUENZA
The latest infprmation on Bird Flu.
Holiday Hotlines
Butterball Turkey Talk-Line: 1-800-288-8372
Home economists and nutritionists answer questions and offer assistance on turkey cooking. November 1 - December 21.
http://www.butterball.com/HoneySuckle White: 1-800-810-6325
Automated assistance to questions about turkey. Anytime through Dec. 31.
http://www.honeysucklewhite.comReynolds Wrap Turkey Tips Line: 1-800-745-4000
Recorded message on defrosting turkey as well as four ways to roast turkey. You can order a free "Turkey Made Easy" brochure and collection of newest recipes.
http://www.reynoldskitchens.comShady Brook Farms Dial-A-Chef Holiday Hotline: 1-888-723-4468:
Pre-recorded tips for holiday feasts and entertaining from selected chefs across the country as well as wine pairings. Call October 1 - January 1.
http://www.shadybrookfarms.comUSDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 1-800-535-4555
Provides information on food safety concerns. 10-4 weekdays. Open 8 am - 2 PM Thanksgiving Day.Foster Farms Turkey Help Line: 1-800-255-7227
Foster Farms Turkey Help Line provides consumers with tips on how to tell of their turkey is truly fresh as well as answers to questions on number of servings, serving size, thawing times, basting and roasting techniques, 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. November 15-26. Recipes, nutritional information and food safety tips are also available.
