Buy From Local Turkey Farms for Thanksgiving
Before you go to your grocery store and buy a turkey for thanksgiving that you have no idea where it came from, consider buying one from local farm. Not only are the meats going to be much fresher, but they usually are free-range and/or organic. That turkey you buy from the grocery store could have traveled hundreds of miles just to get to the store and you have no idea of its freshness. I’ve had meats from my local farms and I can attest to just how much better they taste as well. The price of the bird may be slightly more expensive or around the same price you would pay in a grocery store. The little extra you spend is well worth the fresher taste.
You can do a search at Local Harvest to find a farm near that carries turkeys. What’s neat about this site is that they also contain reviews and pictures of the various farms and farmer’s markets in your area.
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I absolutely agree with this! Local food, typically is a little cheaper as well. Its a good way to save a few bucks as there is no cost for transportation (aside from how you get yourself to the local produce store) Buying locally also puts money into your local economy….always a good thing!
I didn’t think about it in that aspect, but you are right in that the local economy gets a boost when you buy locally. I agree that you can also sometimes find bargains when you shop locally, especially when it comes to produce.
Thanks for the link! This is so helpful. I found a farm about 20 miles from me that sells heritage turkeys. Looking forward to trying it out for the first time. Thanks!
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