Organic turkey offers a tasty, healthier alternative to conventionally-raised birds But where can you find organic fresh turkeys locally and online? This comprehensive guide covers the best places to buy natural, organic, free-range, pasture-raised, and heritage turkeys for your holiday meals or anytime
Why Choose Organic?
Organic turkeys are raised without antibiotics, added hormones, GMOs, or animal byproducts. They eat certified organic, vegetarian feed free of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Organic birds also have access to the outdoors and more space to move around. This natural, healthier lifestyle leads to better flavor and texture.
Organic certification verifies these strict production standards. The USDA’s green and white organic label guarantees your turkey meets the criteria.
Where to Buy Organic Fresh Turkeys
1. Local Farms and Markets
Shopping local lets you support small farms in your community. Ask questions about feed living conditions, processing, etc. Check farmers markets family farms, CSAs, co-ops, and local stores. Some options
- Greenmarkets and farmers markets in your city
- CSAs with turkey shares
- On-farm stores like Elmwood Stock Farm
- Local butchers and specialty grocers
2. Whole Foods Market
All 365 Whole Foods Market brand turkeys are certified organic. They offer organic whole turkeys from 8 to 20 pounds, plus organic turkey breasts and other cuts.
3. Natural Grocers
This natural foods chain sells organic turkeys sourced from small, family farms. Check your local store.
4. Mary’s Free Range Turkeys
Mary’s offers certified organic whole turkeys and turkey parts shipped frozen to your door. They have heirloom, heritage, free-range, pasture-raised, and non-GMO options too.
5. FreshDirect
In select regions, FreshDirect delivers organic turkeys like the Bell & Evans Air Chilled Organic Turkey to your home.
6. Online Specialty Retailers
Companies like D’Artagnan and LocalHarvest ship organic turkeys nationwide. Thrive Market sells organic frozen turkeys.
Choosing Your Organic Turkey
Consider the size, type, and certifications:
- Weight: Buy 1-2 pounds per person.
- Types: Whole, breast, parts, ground, heritage, etc.
- Certified: Organic, free-range, pasture-raised, etc.
Select based on your meal plans, guest list, and budget. Order early to get your preferred organic turkey.
Organic Turkey Tips
Follow these guidelines for optimal quality:
- Store fresh turkeys in the fridge 1-2 days max.
- Freeze turkeys up to 6 months for longer storage.
- Thaw frozen turkeys in the fridge 1+ days before cooking.
- Cook within 2 days of thawing.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Cook to 165°F.
Why Organic Turkey Is Worth It
The higher cost brings benefits like:
- Superior taste and texture
- No GMOs or synthetic chemicals
- More humane, natural living conditions
- Promotes sustainability and environment
- Healthier with more vitamins and antioxidants
- Peace of mind knowing your food is organic
For deliciously moist, flavorful holiday meals and everyday recipes, choose organic. Follow this guide to source high-quality fresh turkeys from reputable local and online retailers.
Farm Fresh Turkeys – Organic Pasture Raised
Available fresh in November only. Pick up pre-orders at our farm in Macomb County
Reserve your family’s FRESH Thanksgiving turkey today!
We take pre-orders for our fresh pasture raised Turkeys grown here on our certified organic farm in Macomb County. We begin taking order in August each year. Visit our online farm store to reserve. https://app.barn2door.com/e/9rx0K
Fresh turkeys range in size from 12 to 25 pounds with most weighing around 16 lbs. We strive to meet your size request to the best of our ability but we cannot guarantee size with fresh turkeys. Historically everyone leaves with a smile and the perfect bird for their family!
- Our humane environment allows our turkeys to range freely with all-day access to green grass, fresh air and sunshine.
- We will do our best to accommodate your size request but we cannot guarantee weights with fresh turkeys.
- Our farm fresh turkeys are fed a multi-grain diet consisting entirely of certified organic grains and grasses.
- No Antibiotics. No Hormones. No GMOs.
- NO GMO corn or soybeans used on our farm.
Turkeys will be ready to pick up fresh just before Thanksgiving. NO need to freeze, just keep chilled until cooking on Thanksgiving Day. Brining is a great way to prep a fresh turkey as well.
Well also include roasting instructions to help ensure you have the tastiest, juiciest Thanksgiving turkey dinner!
Though we strive for accuracy in size, our Farm Fresh Turkeys may very in size depending on eating habits and season. We cannot guarantee size request.
Our turkeys sell out fast!
PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE:
Deposit per turkey required to pre-order your Thanksgiving Turkey
The Best Store Bought Turkeys
FAQ
Is it worth it to get an organic turkey?
Organic turkey is certified to be free of harmful chemicals, antibiotics, hormones and GMOs (which could be in the feed of conventional turkeys)-all things that we don’t want to unnecessarily put into our bodies. Buying an organic turkey can be expensive, so it’s understandably a personal choice.
Does Trader Joe’s have fresh turkeys?
Fresh, never frozen. All natural birds are $2.49/lb, already brined and no antibiotics ever. -Organic birds are $3.99/lb. -Kosher birds are $3.49/lb.
Does Wholefoods have fresh turkeys?
What Makes Our Turkeys Different? Whether classic or kosher, heirloom or organic, all of the fresh and frozen turkeys we sell meet our Quality Standards.
When can I buy a fresh turkey?
- When to buy: Buy a fresh turkey one to two days before you plan to cook it.
- How to store: Keep it in the refrigerator until the “best-by” or “use-by” date.
- Freezing: If you want to store it longer, you can freeze it within one to two days of purchase.