Share Your Turkey! Photo Contest Sponsored by California Poultry Federation

with Thanksgiving Day Help On-Line

MODESTO, Calif., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Brines, dry rubs, roasting, smoking, grilling and deep-frying... so many ways to prepare your holiday turkey! The California Poultry Federation wants you to share your special whole turkey preparation of a California Grown Thanksgiving turkey. It's easy ... just post a photo of your cooked, regal bird on our Facebook page and describe why this was your favorite method of preparation in 2012. It could be a family tradition or something fresh, a reason to impress guests or a new-found flavor... it's your story, so share it! You can win a cash prize and a California Grown turkey for your next celebration!

For California consumers who want a little help with preparation hints and ideas for the perfect Thanksgiving California Grown turkey, CPF offers a convenient one-stop location on its website www.cpif.org. CPF is the state's only trade association representing all segments of the poultry industry, including turkey production and marketing companies. CPF member websites offering tips include:

    --  Foster Farms - www.fosterfarms.com
    --  Zacky Farms - www.zacky.com
    --  Pitman Farms - Mary's Free Range Turkeys www.marysturkeys.com
    --  Willie Bird Turkeys - www.williebird.com

Also listed are the traditional toll-free hotlines for consumer questions and cooking tips: