Groups of a Feather Regulate Together

When millions of Americans visited the supermarket this week to purchase their Thanksgiving turkey, they likely found a label from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certifying the bird as Grade A—defect-free, high-quality, and “meaty.” But USDA is not the only standard-setter for the turkey industry. Although the federal agency regulates the health and safety of turkeys, a range of non-governmental entities also help shape the rules for turkey production and consumption. These organizations focus on turkey welfare, worker safety, and even widely cherished turkey-related traditions. The National Turkey Federation (NTF), for example, has represented the turkey industry for over 75 years. Consisting of growers, processors, distributors, suppliers, and trade associations, the NTF issues standards and recommendations for turkeys, turkey farmers, and consumers alike. The NTF has adopted a range of turkey-based standards: animal care guidelines, which…

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