Turkey Talks: Cooked Products
November 12, 2025
1 p.m. -1:45 p.m. (ET)
Middle and high school teachers of biology, animal science, food science, engineering, STEM, and agriculture science: virtually visit Cooper Farms with your students for an insider look at their cooked meats plant.
Cooper Farms, one of the top 10 turkey producers in the United States, will take your class behind the scenes to see:
-The food science behind how deli turkey and other popular products are made—taking raw meat to ready-to-eat
-Food safety practices that keep products safe for consumers
-Innovative technology used throughout the production process
Submit your questions for the experts to address during the LIVE 45-minute Zoom visit.
Students will:
-Know the key steps involved in producing a safe and high-quality turkey product
-Understand how raw turkey is transformed into flavorful, ready-to-eat final products
-Be able to explain the role of food science in ensuring product safety and quality
Register now for this virtual field trip and receive a recording you can play on-demand for multiple classes.
Ohio Poultry Association
The Ohio Poultry Association represents more than 1,000 egg, chicken and turkey farmers throughout Ohio. These farmers are dedicated to providing excellent care to their flocks and being responsible stewards of the land, air and water surrounding their farms as they provide safe, high-quality and affordable food products for families in Ohio and throughout the nation.
