The 2022 National Thanksgiving Turkey and alternate were raised in Monroe by Ronnie Parker.
Southeast Farm Press: National Turkey Federation Chairman Ronnie Parker presented the National Thanksgiving Turkey named “Chocolate” to President Joseph Biden yesterday during the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation. “Chocolate,” and his alternate “Chip,” received a formal pardon from the holiday table and will now reside at the Talley Turkey Education Unit at NC State University in Raleigh.