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“I don't think there's any better way to raise children than to work side by side with them on a daily basis on a family farm.”
Ken StammenTurkey Farmer
Name: Ken Stammen
Location: New Weston, Ohio
Years farming: I have been a farmer for 29 years.
My family: My wife is Ann, our first son Adam is 23, Bethany is 21, Daniel is 20, and Jacob is 17.
How I came to be a farmer: Growing up, I always enjoyed working on our family farm and it was a natural fit to become a full-time fourth generation family farmer when my father decided to retire in the early 80s.
The best thing about being a farmer: It is very rewarding to see the fruits of your labor, whether it is watching your crops grow throughout the summer, or raising a healthy flock of turkeys.
My personal philosophy on farming: I once read a quote something like "Life is full of challenges."
Turkey Production in Ohio and the U.S.
- Ohio ranks 10th nationally in turkey production.
- In 2008, Ohio processed six million turkeys annually with a value of more than $133.6 million.
- The top three reasons for preparing turkey at home are taste (69 percent), nutrition (52 percent) and value (44 percent).
- In 2007, U.S. growers raised more than 271 million turkeys with a value of $3.7 billion.
- Although 50 percent of all turkey consumed in 1970 was during the holidays, today that number is only 29 percent as more people enjoy turkey year-round.
- A three-ounce serving of boneless, skinless turkey breast contains 26 grams of protein, one gram of fat and 0 grams of saturated fat.
- A skinless turkey breast has eight percent more protein than the same size serving of boneless skinless chicken breast or trimmed top loin beefsteak.
- Ohio’s turkey flocks consume more than 4.4 million bushels of corn each year, with a weight equivalent of 252 million pounds.
For more information about turkey production in Ohio, please visit:
www.ohioturkey.com
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