Fresh Turkey

Experience one of our never-frozen, fresh turkeys.

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Fresh Turkey

Experience our never-frozen, fresh turkey.

Each year we raise a special flock for our iconic holiday item: fresh Thanksgiving turkeys. These whole turkeys have never been frozen and arrive at your local store just days before the holiday. We believe that being able to offer fresh free-range turkeys highlights the distinctive way we raise our birds.

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Free-Range
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Independent Family Farm
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Raised Without Antibiotics
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Naturally Processed
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Local
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No Additives or Fillers

Each year we raise a special flock for our iconic holiday item: fresh Thanksgiving turkeys. These whole turkeys have never been frozen and arrive at your local store just days before the holiday. We believe that being able to offer fresh free-range turkeys highlights the distinctive way we raise our birds.

An icon of the sun behind tall grass

Free Range

An icon of a flag waving in the wind

Independent Family Farm

An icon of a chick inside of an egg

Raised Without Antibiotics

An icon of two leaves, one stacked on top of the other

Naturally Processed

An icon of the state of Minnesota

Local

An icon of a medical syringe being crossed out

No Additives or Fillers

A golden brown turkey resting on a plate with a gravy boat in the background

Deep-Chilled, Never Frozen

To keep our turkey fresh for your holiday meal – whether you celebrate on Thanksgiving or the weekend after – we maintain a “deep-chill” temperature (right at 32° F). Because of this, a small ice shell may form, but it will disappear quickly once you put it in your fridge. Since these turkeys have never been frozen, you won’t have the hassle of thawing them and they’ll cook faster in the oven. If your fresh turkey has not been cooked by the Monday following Thanksgiving, you should freeze it to maintain quality.

Where can I buy fresh turkey?

You can find our fresh turkeys in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Michigan. Use our online locator to find a retailer near you. We recommend calling the nearest location directly to see how you can reserve your Ferndale Market turkey for Thanksgiving.

Looking for other turkey products?

Our locator also shows you which grocery stores carry our turkey products. We have ALL of our turkey products available at our on-farm store in Cannon Falls, MN too!

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When can I reserve my fresh turkey?

Each location is different so be sure to contact your nearest store to find out if they do preorders and when they start. You can also preorder your Fresh Thanksgiving Turkey from Ferndale Market, our on-farm grocery store in Cannon Falls! Preorder for pickup at Ferndale Market starts mid-October. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to be notified when preorder begins.

Can I order holiday Turkeys for wholesale?

Of course! We ship fresh and frozen turkeys throughout the upper Midwest for Thanksgiving. To learn more about a wholesale partnership and to request Thanksgiving wholesale information, visit our Wholesale Partners page. We will work with you to find the Thanksgiving products and program that is the best fit for your business.

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Do you have corporate Thanksgiving gift boxes available?

A holiday bird is a great way to recognize the staff that keep your business running each day. We make the process easy with free delivery, multiple price points, and an included holiday gift box.