About Us
Our Story
We Are Michigan Turkey
Our turkey is different. When local farmers come together to bring fresh birds to market, we tackle challenges others overlook. With a legacy of farmers shaping our business, we are committed to delivering reliable quality, ensuring the best turkey for both retail and commercial customers.
Farm to Table
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
It is the mission of Michigan Turkey Producers (MTP) to provide nutritious and good-tasting quality turkey products by growing, processing and delivering a consistent, reliable, value added and commodity source for industrial, food service and retail customers.
Core Values
Our mission is accomplished through the following 3 core values, in priority order.
We believe that quality PEOPLE, responsibly managing and executing a quality PROCESS, will produce quality PRODUCTS to consistently accomplish our stated mission.
People
- Provide safe working conditions for all associates
- Encourage teaching, learning, and training throughout all levels of the organization
- Foster communication, information sharing and teamwork
- Be the employer of choice
- Honor diversity
- Integrity in all business dealings
Process
- Master the process utilizing specifications developed through definition, documentation, training, positive continuous reinforcement, and repeatable execution
- Achieve customer satisfaction in all business dealings recognizing both internal and external customers
- Commit to training all associates for clear understanding of their role in the process
- Operate equipment safely
Product
- Understand and exceed food safety regulations to ensure nutritious and good-tasting quality turkey products
- Sustainable reputation of producing high-quality products
- Deliver a consistent and reliable product to all customers
Core Values
Awards
BRC Certified
2009 Food Quality Award
2019 Cornerstone Partner – GFS
2023 Golbon Supplier of the Year
2023 National Turkey Federation Turpac Fundraiser Champion
2023 USDA grant recipient
Grower Owned
And proud of it. In 1998, Michigan Turkey Co-Op was founded by 15 growers who were looking for a way to bring their birds to market locally. Today, those growers serve on our board and are actively involved in the company. Being locally owned means it’s easier for us to adapt to changing needs—in our field and with our customers.
1998
Committed to Craft and Quality
Our family farms have spent decades mastering our craft and redefining the standard of quality. Our experience and attention to detail shows in every serving we produce today. Our products are the most wholesome and flavorful you can buy, not to mention the best all-around value.
Humanely Harvested
From the farm to the plant, every MTP associate is committed to the humane handling of our birds. The process starts by giving our birds ample living space in open-air barns. With our loading system, birds are humanely loaded hands-free. Less handling of the birds means less stress on the animal, a more consistent product for you, and a safer workplace for us.
Our Legacy
Family is a word that defines the spirit of Michigan Turkey Producers. Family values extend to all of our relationships—both internal and external. From every associate to each loyal customer, we treat and respect everyone like family. Michigan Turkey’s reputation of being a great place to work and a great company to do business with is one we’re proud to stand behind.
Our Capabilities
Initially operating in the commodity market, Michigan Turkey moved into the value-added market with the opening of our cooking plant in 2006. Featuring a variety of products under the Golden Legacy™ label, the ready-to-eat products have become the bread and butter of our business. And private labeling? We do that too! Currently, MTP packs for over 60 local and national brands distributed worldwide in restaurants and supermarkets.
Sustainability
At Michigan Turkey Producers, we care about the environment and all of our operations reflect this. From conservative fuel usage to recycling our production waste, we strive to be environmentally conscious in our actions. We care about the environment and our operations reflect on this. Our farms and processing plants are in close proximity, with the average travel time under 40 minutes, which means less pollution and energy use overall.
Food Safety
With food safety sanitation and standards that start right at the farm, Michigan Turkey far exceeds other turkey producers. Our safety regulations extend to every employee at both our raw processing plant and cooking facility. Not only are our plants built with stainless steel for easy and regular sanitation, but they are also BRC certified to Global Food Safety Initiative standards.
Our History
Michigan Turkey Producers Co-Op, Inc. is founded.
1998
MTP opens the first brand new turkey processing plant to come online in more than 15 years.
2000
MTP opens a new cook plant for ready-to-eat production. Corporate offices are moved to this facility.
2006
Improvements in processes continue, with facility updates at both plants; projects total over $4 million.
2012
New employee Welfare Center is built and celebrated.
2017
Mechanical labor assist is implemented in our First and Second Processing departments.
2018
Over 40 associates are honored for 20+ years of service.
2023
Michigan Turkey Producers celebrates 25 years.
2025
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