Where to Get Fresh Turkey Near North Potomac, Rockville, Darnestown and Potomac

Graphic of a turkey in disguise

Fresh is always better than frozen, and purchasing your Thanksgiving turkey either directly from one of these farms or their outlets is probably healthier too. Here is a list of farms and healthy grocery stores that you still have time to order you bird from:

STRAIGHT FROM THE FARM:

MAPLE LAWN FARMS    11788 Route 216, Fulton, Maryland 301-725-2074

www.maplelawn.com

What’s for sale: Free-range Broad-Breasted Whites, 10-45 pounds.

Price per pound: $1.95 for hens, $1.75 for toms.

Ordering: By phone or online; order by Nov. 19.

Pickup: At the farm through 5 p.m. Nov. 24.

Contact: Iager family.

Also available at: MOM’s Organic Market in Rockville, ($1.99 per pound; order by Nov. 19; www.momsorganicmarket.com);

SPRINGFIELD FARM   16701 Yeoho Rd., Sparks, Maryland 410-472-0738

www.ourspringfieldfarm.com

What’s for sale: Pasture-raised Broad-Breasted Whites, 14-28 pounds; Broad-Breasted Whites all natural, 12-26 pounds; heritage Narragansett, 6-18 pounds; hybrid heritage Broad-Breasted Bronze, 12-28 pounds.

Price per pound: $4, pasture-raised; $3, all natural; $6, heritage Narragansett and hybrid heritage.

Ordering: Online.

Pickup: Nov. 20 and 21.

Contact: Valerie Lafferty.

SUNNYSIDE FARM   1865 York Rd., Dover, Pennsylvania 410-336-9735

www.sunny-side-farm.com

What’s for sale: Pasture-raised heritage Narragansett, Bourbon Reds and Midget Whites, 14-21 pounds.

Price per pound: $5; $40 deposit required.

Ordering: By phone, by e-mail to drupeters@yahoo.com or by sending a deposit.

Pickup: Nov. 22 at designated spot in Washington.

Contact: Dru Peters.

GROCERY STORES WITH FRESH TURKEYS:

MOM’s Organic Market –  5566 Randolph Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 816-4944 www.momsorganicmarket.com);

Featuring:

  • Koch’s Organic Turkey – Celebrate with organic certified-humane turkey from Koch’s Farm in Tamaqua, PA.
  • Maple Lawn Turkey – These moist and flavorful free-range turkeys are an annual favorite.  Maple Lawn is powered entirely by solar panels in Fulton, MD!
  • Tofurky Vegetarian Roast – MOM’s is accepting preorders on Tofurky’s popular holiday centerpiece. Choose from Tofurky Feast or Roast!

Dawson’s Market – 225 N Washington St, Rockville, MD 20850  (240) 428-1386

www.dawsonsmarket.com

Whole Foods – 316 Kentlands Blvd, Gaithersburg (Kentlands). MD 20878 301.258.9500

https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/kentlands

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