Monday, November 24, 2008

Diestel Turkey Ranch in Sonora, California

I had an A-Ha! moment at PCC this weekend mulling over the fresh turkeys in the cooler. Which one will I choose? PCC carries the Diestel turkey brand. This ranch is one of last small, family owned turkey "grower-processor" farms in the U.S. Even though the birds are of differing breed, like the American Heirloom, essentially all the birds are coming from the same sustainable farm. Just knowing a little bit more about this farm has made me feel confident that I can buy a less expensive turkey knowing that it 1) ate a high quality vegetarian diet and 2) lived a longer livespan (giving it a chance to fatten up more naturally).

Something else great about this farm? They are eliminating the use of toxic chemicals, fertilizers and inorganic substances, conserve biological resources, reuse resources instead of laind filling and conserve on ground water. http://www.dietelturnkey.com/.

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