Why a Fresh Pastured Turkey Makes All the Difference (And We Have 4 Left!)
- Marc Rott
- Nov 13
- 2 min read

🦃 If you’ve been thinking about getting a fresh, pastured turkey for Thanksgiving, this might help you decide — because we only have 4 birds left for pickup on 11/22, and they’re something special.
At Rfarm, our turkeys live outside on pasture, moving, foraging, and eating the way turkeys are meant to. That gives the meat incredible flavor — richer, fuller, and more “real turkey” than anything you’ll find in a store.
If you’re wondering whether a fresh pastured turkey is worth it… here’s what most people don’t realize.
🌱 Fresh vs. Frozen: Why Fresh Matters
A fresh turkey has never been frozen, which protects the texture of the meat. No ice crystals. No watery thaw. Just clean, juicy, tender turkey.
Frozen turkeys can be great — but a fresh pastured bird has a depth of flavor that’s hard to beat.
🌾 Why a Fresh Pastured Turkey Is Different
Our Rfarm turkeys spend their days:
Foraging for bugs and grasses
Moving constantly
Living outdoors under the sun
Because of that, the meat is leaner and naturally flavorful — not injected, not enhanced, just the real deal.
Store-bought birds are usually:
Raised indoors
Fed only grain
Injected with saltwater to “plump” them
They stay moist easily, yes — but they don’t have the same depth of flavor. Not even close.
🍽️ What People Tell Us Every Year
We hear this every Thanksgiving:
“It actually tastes like turkey!” “The flavor is unbelievable.” “I’ll never go back to store-bought.”
And honestly… that’s why we raise them. Food should taste like food — simple, honest, and full of life.
📅 Pickup Details
📍 Rfarm 📦 Fresh Thanksgiving Turkeys 🔪 Butchered 11/20 🕓 Pick-up 11/22 🍗 Weight range: 12-20 💲 Price: $7 per pound
🦃 Ready to Reserve One?
If you want one of the 4 remaining turkeys, you can reserve it below:
We keep things simple around here — first-come, first-served. And once they’re gone… they’re gone.
From our farm to your table — We’d love to be part of your Thanksgiving.



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