10 CT Farms To Buy Fresh Local Thanksgiving Turkey

Carly Terzigni

Photo: Ekonk Turkey Farm

There is no better time to aim high for superior freshness and quality in our food than when we’re playing hostess to friends and family at Thanksgiving. All eyes are sure to be on the turkey so now is the perfect time to check that most important food purchase off our to do list & SHOP LOCAL!!

Bunnell Farm-Litchfield

http://www.bunnellfarm.org/

Bunnell Farm Turkeys are fresh and not frozen unless requested. The price last year was $6.75/lb, this year the price will be approximately the same. Pick up will be at the farm, which is located at 498 Maple Street in Litchfield. Pick ups take place 11/19 and 11/20.

Ekonk Turkey Farm-Moosup (NOW SOLD OUT)

www.ekonkhillturkeyfarm.com

Naturally raised turkeys without growth stimulants or hormones just raise happy birds. Along with fresh turkeys, they stock turkey pot pies (no veggies just all meat and gravy!) as well as selling quarts of their homemade gravy at their farm store. Order online for Thanksgiving Pickup from Nov 18 - 22, 10am - 5pm.

Gozzi's Turkey Farms-Guilford

https://www.yelp.com/biz/gozzis-turkey-farms-guilford

This year, Gozzi’s is accepting orders for turkeys via phone at 203-453-2771, for pickup at 2443 Boston Post Road.

Holbrook Farm-Bethel

www.holbrookfarm.net

For the fifth year in a row, Holbrook Farm is partnering with Fossil Farms to bring you the best quality farm-raised Turkeys and Bershire Hams for your Thanksgiving table. These turkeys are raised by 4th and 5th generation farmers in Pennsylvania, live a cage-free life, and eat a purely vegetarian diet free from any antibiotics and steroids. They are delivered fresh, never stored frozen. Available by pre-order only through at this link.

Millstone Farm-Wilton

https://www.millstonefarm.org/

Pasture Raised Turkeys from Millstone farm. This season they are raising a Broad-Breasted Bronze breed, and they will be available fresh (not frozen) for pickup on the Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving (11/20 & 11/21). Place your reservation online today.

New Morning Market-Woodbury

www.newmorningmarket.com

Order your fresh turkey online easy! They offer several types of turkey to choose from, along with sides and desserts to go with that bird. They cannot accept any reservations for a turkey after Thursday, November 16th. Turkey pickup times will start Monday, November 20th, Provender pick-up times will start Tuesday the 21st and both end Wednesday, November 22nd.  

Ox Hollow Farm-Woodbury

https://www.oxhollowfarmct.com/

On Wednesday November 22nd from 10AM-2PM pickup of Fresh, Pasture Raised Turkey will be available at the Darien Farmers Market (25 Old Kings Highway Darien CT/ Goodwives Shopping Plaza) OR the Bantam Farm Stand (1474 BANTAM ROAD, Bantam CT). Supply is low; order your turkey today!

Shaggy Coos Farm-Easton

https://www.shaggycoos.farm/

Celebrate this Thanksgiving with Shaggy Coos Farm's Farm Fresh Turkeys and savor the taste of exceptional quality and sustainable farming practices! Order your turkey today to secure a truly memorable Thanksgiving feast. Pick up is Monday 11/20 or Tuesday 11/21.

 

Soeltl Farm-Salem

https://www.soeltlfarm.com/home/

Medium and large-size turkeys are still available for preorder! Free delivery for orders above $300 and must be located within 30 miles from the farm (395 Forsyth Road). Call (860) 887-3329 for more information.

Stone Gardens Farm-Shelton

www.stonegardensfarm.com

Enjoy a Thanksgiving Meal prepared by Tyler and the team. Meals feed 4 people generously.

Pickup cold at Stone Row on Wednesday, November 22 between 2pm and 9pm. Order cutoff is November 18th.

White Gate Farm-East Lyme

https://whitegatefarm.net/

Thanksgiving Pies & Sides (11/22 pickup) and Organic Pasture-Raised Turkeys are now available Tuesdays and Wednesdays for pre-order in their online store only here: https://shop.whitegatefarm.net. The turkeys are frozen, priced at $6.99/lb and super popular!

Thanksgiving Pies & Sides Menu for Wednesday, 11/22 Pickup Only.