Free Range Turkeys

Don’t wait! Yes, now’s the time to order that local, pasture-raised, heritage turkey for your xmas feast.

Why settle for a factory farmed turkey from the supermarket when you have the option of treating yourself and your guests to a much more flavorful bird that was raised in a humane manner.

Since labels are one of the most confusing aspects of making our food choices, here are some helpful tips for finding the turkey that’s right for you (when deciding what size turkey to buy, a good rule of thumb is one pound of turkey for each person):


Pasture Raised: Pasturing is a traditional farming technique that allows animals to be raised in a humane, ecologically sustainable manner. It indicates that the turkey was raised outdoors on a pasture where it ate grasses and other food (insects) found in the pasture, rather than being fattened on grain in a feedlot or barn. The diverse diet of the pasture also adds more flavor to the meat and helps farmers with their pest management. Many farmers use this term to distinguish themselves from the term “Free Range"