You don’t have to go far for premium poultry, especially your Thanksgiving turkey! Drop by our meat department for fresh, local turkeys from farms and ranches like these that are just around the corner.

Branigan’s Turkey Farm – Woodland, California: This family-owned business has been around since 1942 and raises free-range, broad-breast, all-natural turkeys locally with no added antibiotics or hormones. The turkeys are vegetarian-fed, minimally processed and ice-chilled for pure poultry goodness. They’re also raised longer to develop a thin layer of fat beneath the skin that makes them naturally self-basting!

Diestel Family Ranch – Sonora, California: For more than 70 years, this family business has been dedicated to raising better birds. Slow-grown locally, their turkeys are sustainably and humanely raised on a 100% vegetarian diet and ice-chilled with no added salt solutions, antibiotics, growth stimulants, hormones, artificial ingredients or preservatives. They offer a variety of options including their Organic Young Turkey and Organic American Heirloom Turkey.

Visit the friendly and knowledgeable butchers in our meat department to find out more and pre-order the centerpiece for your feast. When you’re ready to prepare and present your prized turkey, we can help with that, too!

How to Prep: Brining is a great way to help meat retain its moisture and impart extra flavor. This Signature Brine recipe is ideal for your holiday turkey, though you may need to make a double batch depending on the size of your turkey and brining container.