Heritage turkeys are naturally tender.  Named for Bourbon County, Kentucky, the Bourbon Red’s meat is lean without the taste of game. They have ample dark and light meat with a heavy breast. Its meat is richly flavored.  In the early 1900′s, the Bourbon Red was an important commercial variety, but lost its popularity to other varieties. Now, consumers have re-discovered its superior flavor, and thousands of Americans are enjoying the Bourbon Red variety.

Watch for more information about this fine turkey selection!

Genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) in foods concern a number of people who are health-conscious and worried about the impact they may have on their health. The harmful  nature of GMOs has been questioned, especially by commercial agriculture producers and seed providers.  No scientific evidence has been found to suggest that genetic modification of crops is harmful to humans.  Some consumers feel it is important to be able to make conscious choices about what they eat.  In continuing the tradition of healthy poultry choices, Duerksen Turkey Farm will now be feeding only GMO-free grains to our turkeys!

Duerksen Turkey Farm sells products at many area Farmers Markets. Please check back for our schedule.

Beginning Saturday November 5, 2011, we will be in Traverse City at the Village Commons… Building 50, just off Division St, (the old state hosopital) for the Indoor Farmers Market. The market is every Saturday from 10:oo am- 2:00 pm. This is a great market with a variety of vendors.

Come and stock up for the holidays!

 If you haven’t already pre ordered your Thanksgiving turkey it’s not to late, you can see me there or order online.

Farmers Markets provide you the opportunity to shop locally for the freshest and healthiest products. People worldwide are discovering the benefits of buying local food. It is fresher than anything in the supermarket and that means it will be tastier and more nutritious.  It’s also good for your local economy! Buying directly helps family farmers stay in business. Everyone benefits!

You can find us at the following Farm Markets 

 Wednesday: in Harbor Springs, June-Labor Day

Thursday: in Charlevoix, Sept.-Oct.

Friday: Elk Rapids, June-Labor Day AND Petoskey, June-Sept.

Saturday: Boyne City, June-Oct. AND Traverse City at the Sara Hardy Farm Market, June-Oct.

 Check with the Chambers of Commerce in theses areas for the market dates and time.

We are also in Traverse City at the Village Commons or Building 50 for an indoor farm market November through April on Saturdays from 10:00 – 2:00. Come see us!

 We look forward to seeing you there!

We are so excited about this new venture!  Now, you can place your order with Duerksen Turkey Farm on a monthly basis, and we will bring it to you!  Some of you are accustomed to picking up your order at our farm, and that option is still available.  

Members of the Club can place their orders on line, using our easy-to-use Order Form (see “Buyer’s Club page for details).  Not yet a member? It’s easy to join! Just give us a call. There are no membership fees; it’s simply friends and family placing orders monthly.

Please share the news about our Buyers Club with your friends and family so that they, too, can enjoy the many benefits of farm-fresh turkey products.  Questions or comments can be directed to Rick or Sue Duerksen via our “Contact” page.