It’s that time of year when we highlight where you can find locally farmed turkeys for the centerpiece of yourThanksgiving dinner!
Opting for a local, pasture-raised Thanksgiving turkey is a fantastic way to pay homage to the spirit of the season, celebrating abundance, the harvest, cherished relationships, and family gatherings. Moreover, it’s a simple yet impactful means to bolster our local economy, gain a deeper understanding of the origin of your food, and savor the exquisite flavor—oh, the flavor!
The Butcher’s Market
This Thanksgiving, The Butcher’s Market in Wilmington has a delightful offering of fresh, all-natural, free-range, local, and organic turkeys. Elevate your holiday feast by entrusting The Butcher’s Market with the preparations – they’ll skillfully brine your turkey, create sumptuous gravy, handcraft mashed potatoes, and ensure your stuffing, casseroles, and cranberry sauce are all perfected in their kitchen. These turkeys are raised on small, family-owned farms, enjoy a vegetarian diet, and are free from hormones, steroids, and antibiotics. With limited quantities available, it’s advisable to pre-order your Thanksgiving essentials through their website, at the store, or via phone. Let The Butcher’s Market help make your Thanksgiving meal truly exceptional this year.
Humble Roots Farm
This year, Humble Roots is continuing their tradition of offering high-quality, delectable turkeys for your Thanksgiving feast. They are proudly raising Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys, and these birds will be available exclusively in their fresh form. Just like always, these turkeys are nurtured on their pastures, where they happily roam, chasing bugs and each other. Their diet consists of Non-GMO grains, along with whatever critters and vegetation they forage from the fields.
To secure a turkey from Humble Roots, you’ll need to make a deposit of $10, which will be deducted from your final bill upon turkey pickup. Rest assured, they will keep you well-informed with various updates and details, ensuring you know exactly when and where to collect your turkey when the time arrives. Turkeys can be picked up at the farm between 10 am and 4 pm on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021. Humble Roots’ fresh turkeys are priced at $6.50 per pound, and they typically range in weight from 13 to 15 pounds, coming ready for your cooking preparations! Visit their website to reserve a turkey.
Red Beard Farms
Red Beard Farms, situated to the north of Wilmington International Airport, specializes in providing locally sourced, free-range pork and poultry, as well as organic produce.
In 2011, Morgan Milne established Red Beard Farms. A native of Carolina Beach, Morgan Milne graduated from NC State with a degree in horticulture, where his passion for farming and permaculture began to take shape. Red Beard Farms encompasses 7 acres of fields and 9 acres of woodlands. Morgan cultivates a variety of vegetables, mushrooms, and raises fresh poultry on the farm.
While this small farm doesn’t have an official website, you can reach them through their Facebook page for more information and inquiries.
Pine Valley Market
Pine Valley Market presents a diverse selection of holiday cuts, including turkey, pork, and beef roasts, sourced from organic and local producers. Their turkeys are of the free-range, heritage, and organic variety. Additionally, Pine Valley Market offers cooking services for turkeys and provides catering options for holiday meals, ensuring a delightful and hassle-free celebration.