General Info

Founded in 1945, Willmar Poultry Company specializes in poultry genetics, biotechnology, agriculture and engineering. The company has expertise in production of turkey eggs and poults and is one of the largest industries delivering over 600,000 poults weekly to customers. The company serves integrated food marketing companies and independent turkey growers. Willmar Poultry Company s major clients include Sara Lee Foods, Cargill Turkey Production, Farbest Farms, West Liberty Foods, Northern Pride, Oak Valley Growers, Nebraska Turkey Growers, Dakota Turkey Growers and Turkey Valley Farms. Willmar Poultry Company produces about 45 million eggs annually throughout Minnesota and hatches over 30 million poults at the hatchery. It is affiliated with the Life-Science Innovations, National Turkey Federation, Aviagen, Hybrid, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and Farm Service Elevator.