Looking for a fresh local turkey for Thanksgiving? Look no further than these Central New York and Upstate New York farms.
These farms listed are taking orders for Thanksgiving 2025. Thanksgiving 2025 falls on Thursday, November 27th 2025. Are you ready yet?
Why You Should Buy a Fresh Turkey for Thanksgiving?
Cooking the perfect turkey is what Thanksgiving dinner is all about. It’s the star of the show. Heck, we call it turkey day for a reason. What are some reasons to choose fresh versus frozen turkey? Hill Side Turkey has this to say about the topic:
Fresh turkeys hold their moisture better, making them more tender and flavorful than their frozen counterparts. During the freezing process, crystals form within the meat, causing fibers to break down and some of the natural flavors to escape once thawed.”
Rachael Ray says when you take a fresh turkey home, leave it in the vacuum seal and store it on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator until you’re ready to use it. Then, open it, clean it and you’re good to go. You can find all sorts of helpful cooking tips here.
How Did We Build This List?
We searched all over social media and the internet asking for your recommendations. From food boards, farm groups, and more. Did a place you like to visit not make the list? You can always text us on our station app and we will be happy to add to the list. Either way, let’s all enjoy some delicious turkey this season.
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Central New York Farms Where You Can Order Fresh TurkeyCook Family Farm, Owls Head, NY
“Whole frozen turkeys, raised on pasture and processed humanely on our farm.”
Link for Orders: Order Online Here
Website: cookfarmny.com
Email: cook.enterprises.ny@gmail.com
Phone: 518-353-6026
2025 Price: $4.99/lb with a $50 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT. Balance paid at pickup.
2025 Pickup: Expected Monday, November 24th or Tuesday, November 25th.
“Our turkeys are not given antibiotics or growth hormones as they are naturally healthier and disease-free living on our chemical-free pasture…”
Link for Orders: Order Online Here
Website: harmonyhillsfarmstead.com
Email: harmonyhillsfarmstead@northnet.org
Phone: 518-483-7961
Note: Contact Directly for current 2025 pricing and reservation availability.
“These pastured beauties will be ready for pick-up the week of Thanksgiving! Your Turkey and giblets will be fresh upon pick-up…”
Link for Orders: Order Online Here
Website: macechasmfarm.com
Email: macechasmfarm@gmail.com
Phone: 518-963-4169
Note: Contact Directly to confirm the reservation process and 2025 pricing.
“We are offering either a fresh or frozen option for turkeys again this year.”
Link for Orders: Sign Up Online Here
Website: moonstonefarmandforest.com
Email: moonstonefarmandforest@gmail.com
Phone: 518-323-6710
2025 Pickup: Fresh turkeys on Wednesday, November 27th (after 5 PM); Frozen available starting Monday, November 25th.
Note: Contact Directly for 2025 pricing and reservation details.
“All naturally raised beef, chicken and turkeys. No growth hormones, pesticides or herbicides.”
Link for Orders: Call (315) 323-1145 to order.
Website: Facebook Profile
Email: serenityacresfarm@live.com
Phone: 315-323-1145 and 315-323-7011 (store)
Note: Contact Directly for all 2025 details.
“Woven Meadows raises free-range, pastured, organic-fed turkeys, perfectly timed for your Thanksgiving feast…”
Link for Orders: Email thekitchen@farmhouse-pantry.com, or message on their Facebook page.
Website: wovenmeadows.com
Email: thefarm@wovenmeadows.com
Phone: 518-293-5174
2025 Price: $4.50 per pound, reserved with a $20 deposit.
Note: Contact Directly to reserve and confirm 2025 pickup dates.
“Our Pasture Raised Turkeys are raised on pasture with daily moves by our friends at Wrong Direction Farm…”
Link for Orders: Order Online Here (via Reber Rock Farm)
Website: wrongdirectionfarm.com
Email: info@reberrockfarm.com
Phone: 518-573-8713 (Reber Rock) / 518-588-2633 (Wrong Direction)
Note: Contact Directly to confirm 2025 pricing and reservation deadlines.
Other Featured Upstate NY Farms
Organic farm, specializing in smaller turkeys.
Link for Orders: Visit the website to reserve a turkey
Website: bluebirddreamfarm.net
Phone: 518-844-2269
2025 Price: Requires a $20 deposit. Final price is per pound.
2025 Pickup: Multiple dates/locations in Trumansburg and Ithaca (Nov 19, 22, 24, 25).
Raises cage-free, pasture-raised turkeys.
Link for Orders: Reserve a Holiday Bird Here
Website: buckleyfarm.com
Phone: 518-280-3562
2025 Price: $6.99 per pound with a $50 deposit.
2025 Pickup: Expected Saturday, November 22nd – Wednesday, November 26th.
Organic farm offers pasture-raised, non-GMO-fed birds.
Link for Orders: Call the farm at (315) 298-4139 or email a request.
Website: grindstonefarm.com
Email: customerservice@grindstonefarm.com
Phone: 315-298-4139
Note: Contact Directly for all 2025 details.
Offers two types of pasture-raised turkeys.
Link for Orders: Email warren@stoneandthistle farm or visit them at a farmer’s market to reserve.
Website: stoneandthistlefarm.com
Email: warren@stoneandthistlefarm.com
Phone: 607-278-5800
Note: Contact Directly for all 2025 details.
Free-range turkeys; also offers cuts, pot pies, and stuffing.
Link for Orders: Visit the farm’s website or fill out a Google form (linked on their site).
Website: wwlonghornranch.com
Note: Contact Directly to confirm 2025 pricing and reservation details.
Turkeys raised on a family farm in the Hudson Valley.
Link for Orders: Email your name and preferred size to oldfordfarm@oldfordfarm.com.
Website: oldfordfarm.com
Note: Contact Directly for all 2025 details.
Turkeys are typically about 15 pounds.
Link for Orders: Email twinbrook1902@gmail.com.
Website: twinbrook-farm.com
Email: twinbrook1902@gmail.com
2025 Price: $7/lb with a $50 deposit.
2025 Pickup: Expected Tuesday, November 26th.
Organic turkeys. No deposit needed for 2025.
Link for Orders: Order Online Here
Website: cobblestonevalley.com
Phone: 607-591-9607
2025 Price: $8.00/lb (for current orders).
2025 Pickup: Saturday, November 15th – Monday, November 17th.
Specializes in fresh holiday poultry.
Link for Orders: Call 716-592-2299 to order.
Website: wendelspoultryfarm.com
Phone: 716-592-2299
2025 Pickup: Expected Monday, November 24th – Wednesday, November 26th.
Note: Contact Directly for 2025 pricing. Cash or Check Only accepted.
Other Local Farms (Contact Directly)
Please call these farms directly for their 2025 Thanksgiving turkey availability, pricing, and deadlines.
These five major retailers in New York State have announced they will be closed on Thanksgiving in 2023.
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