Ferndale Market

A word art free range turkey. Turkey without shortcuts, 1939

Turkey without shortcuts

Since 1939

Browse the Shop
A word art free range turkey. Turkey without shortcuts, 1939

Turkey without shortcuts

Since 1939

Browse the Shop

Welcome to our third-generation farm.

Ferndale Market

We treat our turkeys like they’re part of the family.
Because since 1939, they have been.

We treat our turkeys like they’re part of the family. Because since 1939, they have been.

When our founder Dale Peterson and his wife Fern began raising turkeys on our family farm in Cannon Falls, they did it the only way they knew how – without shortcuts. Eighty years later, that philosophy hasn’t changed.

Our Story
free range
Free-Range
antibiotic free
Raised Without Antibiotics
family farm
Independent Family Farm
naturally processed
Naturally Processed
chemical nitrate free
Chemical Nitrate Free
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Local
Learn about our raising practices
Free Range Turkey

Free Range

Rasied Without Antibiotics

Raised Without Antibiotics

family farm

Independent Family Farm

naturally processed

Naturally Processed

Chemical Nitrate Free

Chemical Nitrate Free

local turkey farm ferndale market

Local

Learn about our raising practices

Our Products

We believe you’ll taste the difference.

Our turkey products are processed naturally – with simple ingredients and no additives.

Our Turkey
  • Free Range Turkey Products
  • Ferndale Market, On-Farm Grocery Store

Our Market

Discover the best in local foods!

We partner with over 100 independent farmers and food makers to stock our shelves with the highest-quality sustainable and organic foods.

Our Market

On-Farm Events

Experience family fun at the farm!

Join us on the farm for family friendly events!

Discover Events
  • Turkey Fest Event - Ferndale Market
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Our Products

Our turkey products; fresh, frozen, and bulk turkey ready for retail, corporate gifts and Thanksgiving!
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Locator

User our locator to find where you can buy turkey near you.
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Events

Join us at the farm for family friendly events throughout the year!
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Our Market

At Ferndale Markets on-farm grocery store you will find our fresh and frozen turkey along with many other local foods!

Join The Flock!

While we officially celebrate Earth Day 🌎 tomorrow, we're committed to sustainability 365 days a year on our third-generation family farm. 🌱 Here are just a few of our practices that showcase our approach. #earthday #sustainableagriculture #regenerativefarming #freerangeturkey #ferndalemarket
Congratulations to our Smoked Turkey Breast – your Ferndale’s Finest 2026 winner! ⁠🏆️⁠ ⁠ This is one of the products we’re most proud of, and we’re so excited to see it earn your votes and take the top spot.⁠ ⁠ Our Smoked Turkey Breast is fully cooked and smoked over real hardwood at Lorentz Meats in Cannon Falls, MN. It’s the kind of flavor that upgrades any meal. Whether it’s stacked on a sandwich, diced into a fresh salad, or added to a comforting soup, it’s a go-to for so many dishes.⁠ ⁠ How do you enjoy the Smoked Turkey Breast? ⁠ ⁠ Let us know in the comments! We’d love to hear all the creative ways you use this winning favorite!
We're looking for a part-time Warehouse Coordinator to join our wholesale operations and e-commerce fulfillment team. The position is based at our distribution center, and assists with inventory management and product fulfillment from initial receipt to final shipment. Visit the link in our bio for more details and application instructions.
Our market is full of fresh finds! 🌷⁠ ⁠ Check out some of the new products now available:⁠ ⁠ ✨️ @ptygranolaco granola bars ⁠ ✨️ @zingermansdeli potato chips ⁠ ✨️ @countryviewdairycreamery plain Greek yogurt ⁠ ✨️ @northlandvinegars vinegar⁠ ✨️ @voyagersnacks chocolate covered pretzels ⁠ ⁠ Stop in and see what’s new! ⁠
"When I returned to my hometown nearly 20 years ago, Cannon Falls had three hardware stores. We’re now down to one, after Althoff Hardware closed after 92 years on Main Street. I don’t pretend to know the hardware business, but it’s always a tough day in a small town when a main street business closes. It probably goes without saying that I felt a strong kinship with a fellow multi-generation family business that always did a great job taking care of their community...⁠ ⁠ ...Although we sure miss Althoff’s, I don’t intend this to be a gloom and doom report. In fact, we have some great new shops in downtown Cannon Falls, and I’m proud of the destination we’ve become for so many things: our bike trail, our winery and brewery, distinctive independent shops, and good spots to grab a bite. And, thankfully, we still have a hardware store in town. Instead, I share this story as a reminder that our economy gives us what we support. If we’re doing our hardware shopping at big box stores in the next town over, we’re bound to lose the local hardware store, and all the convenience and service it provides. It’s the simplest economic lesson; our spending drives growth."⁠ ⁠ Visit our website (link in bio) to read the rest of John's From Your Farmer.
AND THE WINNER IS... 🥁 . . . SMOKED TURKEY BREAST! After a fierce battle, Smoked Turkey Breast takes the title of Ferndale’s Finest 2026. What a journey it’s been! Thank you to everyone who voted, followed along, and made this first-time competition so much fun. We loved seeing your picks and engaging with all of you along the way. And we loved seeing John deliver this Oscar-winning performance. Thanks again for playing along. We are truly grateful. 💚
Happy Easter! 🐰 Our on-farm market is closed today, but will return to regular hours tomorrow.
Stop by our on-farm market, where we’re sampling the finalists. Then cast your vote for who you want to win Ferndale’s Finest 2026! 🦃🏆
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