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What’s the difference between duck and turkey anyways? How does the story of Maple Leaf Farms begin, how many ducks are raised on this farms annually and why is this holiday season a great time to include duck on the menu? Marketing Director Olivia joined me for this insightful talk about a brand you can trust. Web: http://www.mapleleaffarms.com/Follow: @mapleleaffarmsAbout: Founded by Donald Wentzel in 1958, Maple Leaf Farms started out as a small duck operation in Northern Indiana dedicated to producing products with "quality you can count on.” In its first year, the company produced just 280,000 ducks. By 1964, Maple Leaf Farms quickly grew its annual duck production to more than 1 million. Wentzel was convinced that the U.S. duck industry could make significant progress if properly managed. Although he passed away in 1968, Wentzel imparted this vision to his son-in-law, Terry Tucker, who has been with the company since 1963. Under Tucker's leadership, the company made several strategic moves to grow the b