409402 Fri Jun 08 06:52:49 -0700 2007 21 12 Boston Area 0 2641442 Does anyone know of a farm in MA that raises them year round? Am looking to order one ASAP. Fri Jun 08 06:52:49 -0700 2007 50709 emboston 1 2641457 Here is a link to Massachusetts Turkey Farms http://www.mass.gov/agr/massgrown/turkey.htm Fri Jun 08 06:57:38 -0700 2007 2641442 11222 Infomaniac 2 2641493 what a great resource - thanks!! Fri Jun 08 07:09:30 -0700 2007 2641457 50709 emboston 1 2641461 If Duxbury isn't too far, Bongi's Turkey Roost sells turkeys. My sister has tried them for a Thanksgiving turkey and thought it was good. http://www.bongis.com/index.htm Fri Jun 08 06:59:46 -0700 2007 2641442 13028 kobuta 1 2641518 You could also try this great site called The Eat Well Guide: http://www.eatwellguide.org/ You type in your zip code and it lists all kinds of sustainable and organic farms, butchers, stores, and restaurants in your area. It's part of sustainabletable.org which is a non-profit group that's doing great things towards getting the word out about the alternatives to factory farms and commercial produce. (and, no, I don't work for them. I just think they're doing a good thing) Fri Jun 08 07:16:40 -0700 2007 2641442 76795 Gnu23 1 2641531 Kate Stillman and Aidan Davin have branched off from Stillman's Farm (run by Kate's dad, Glenn) and started their own farm focusing more on livestock: http://www.stillmansfarm.com/theturkeyfarm.html They do raise turkeys, although last year (their first) it was only for the holidays. However, you might get in touch and see if they've got more of a year-round thing going this year. We got our Thanksgiving turkey from them last year and it was excellent. Fri Jun 08 07:21:45 -0700 2007 2641442 18512 Allstonian 1 2641936 I can recommend Owen's Poultry Farm in Needham. They are just wonderful. Fri Jun 08 09:10:15 -0700 2007 2641442 15050 random amblings 2 4508341 Seconded. Sun Mar 15 22:11:41 -0700 2009 2641936 58927 L84Dinner 1 2641939 outlook farm in holliston is fantastic, they raise and butcher there.... Fri Jun 08 09:10:47 -0700 2007 2641442 58385 ellbell 1 2642048 Tendercrop Farm in Newbury, Rte. 1A North, raise their own turkeys. Here's the link: http://www.tendercropfarms.com/ Fri Jun 08 09:35:44 -0700 2007 2641442 75332 Gio 2 2642449 Do any of the turkey farmers mentioned above raise heritage turkeys? How about organic feed, etc.? Fri Jun 08 11:24:41 -0700 2007 2642048 13020 fullbelly 3 2642473 Tendercrop states that their turkeys are "grass fed, hormone free." There's a phone number at their web site. Fri Jun 08 11:29:08 -0700 2007 2642449 75332 Gio 4 2642564 Is Tendercrop the place that has the American Bison's located on the property. Fri Jun 08 11:51:19 -0700 2007 2642473 11222 Infomaniac 5 2644601 Yes, and Llamas too. Children have fun feeding Buffy the Bison with meal pellets available in the farm stand. Sat Jun 09 09:00:35 -0700 2007 2642564 75332 Gio 3 2643010 Stillman Farms raises heritage turkeys but I asked Kate about ordering one for this holiday season and she said they'd only have about 50 so put your order in quick! Otherwise, it doesn't sound like the have turkeys year round yet... Fri Jun 08 13:57:16 -0700 2007 2642449 50709 emboston 1 2643101 Does anyone know one of these vendors that might sell turkey necks from locally raised birds (frozen would be fine)? Mayflower still has chicken back and necks, but they only carry Purdue for turkey necks (like market basket). Turkey necks in addition to making excellent broth have enough meat that they make good eatin. You can use them in recipes that would be made with oxtail, just have to be careful not to let the eat fall off the bone too much. And also can be eaten fried or probably roasted. Fri Jun 08 14:30:31 -0700 2007 2641442 12962 itaunas 1 2644614 Try Seven Acres Farm in North Reading. I have never been but driven by several times and it looks very interesting. They seem to specialize in turkeys so they may have just what you need: 4 Concord Street North Reading, MA 01864 (978) 664-2660 Sat Jun 09 09:10:29 -0700 2007 2641442 74727 bizzy50 2 2646096 I have never gotten a entire turkey, but do get theri sausages and turkey tips, which are good. Sun Jun 10 04:29:08 -0700 2007 2644614 11057 macca 2 2646140 I get jumbo eggs from Seven Acres Farm in North Reading. They are the only eggs I will buy. They are always fresh unlike the eggs you buy in a supermarket. Sun Jun 10 05:55:44 -0700 2007 2644614 50594 buffet king 3 2646231 Thanks for the tip. I am stopping by somtime this week for some turkey tips, and will pick up some egss, too. Sun Jun 10 07:15:08 -0700 2007 2646140 11057 macca 3 4508133 Turkey eggs taste funny. Most of us prefer chicken eggs... Sun Mar 15 20:02:40 -0700 2009 2646140 122487 TheWizard 1 4507537 I always get my fresh turkey from Tendercrop Farm in Newbury Ma. www.tendercropfarm.com They are the best. They do not raise them year round but have fresh frozen year round if you ask at their butchery. They have a new website and you can order Thanksgiving turkeys online. :) They do raise chickens year round and I won't buy any other chicken. I have been in their chicken green houses where they grow the chickens and the facility is unbelievable. Sun Mar 15 16:07:28 -0700 2009 2641442 274701 lisakelly07