Best Michigan Turkey Farms: Where to Get Fresh Organic, Free Range Turkey, Antibiotic-GMO Free, This Thanksgiving Or All Year!

Best Michigan Turkey FarmsBest Michigan Turkey Farms


Best Michigan Turkey Farms: Where to Get Organic, Free Range Turkeys This Thanksgiving | By Sherry Trautman | Travel-Mi.com | Updated October 28, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving, my friends! Are you wondering where to buy a fresh turkey near you?  Scroll down for an interactive map to find free range, antibiotic free and non GMO fresh turkeys to order and pick up this Thanksgiving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy a fresh turkey in Michigan? We listed several fantastic Michigan turkey farms below that sell fresh farm raised turkeys that are free range, organic, hormone free. Great Michigan turkey farms in Middleville, Livonia, Gaylord, Midland, Troy, Traverse City, South Haven and more!

How far in advance do you buy a fresh turkey?  If you are purchasing from a Michigan turkey farm, you will most likely need to reserve it ahead of time and your turkey will be ready to pick up 1-2 days prior to Thanksgiving.

When should you buy a fresh turkey before Thanksgiving? Generally you will need to reserve your turkey two to three weeks prior to Thanksgiving. Michigan turkey farms set their own times for when you can pick up your turkey, generally 1 or 2 days prior to the holiday.  Check each individual turkey farm's business page for details.


Map of Michigan Turkey Farms Near You

Top Michigan Turkey Farms for Fresh Organic, Free Range Turkey

Otto's Turkey Farm - 7640 W State Rd, Middleville, MI 49333.  You do not need to order your turkey for Thanksgiving. Stop into the store one of the three days prior to Thanksgiving to pick up your fresh turkey!  They have a walk up window plus inside their store shopping.  Nothing beats a farm raised Michigan turkey!

Ropertis Turkey Farm34700 Five Mile Rd. Livonia, Michigan.  This incredible Livonia Turkey Farm has fresh dressed turkeys and Dearborn Hams-a Michigan original. Call to place your order Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m to 5 p.m with a preferred pick up time in mind. When ordering you will be asked when you'd like to pick up your bird, so that it may be freshly dressed the day before your arrival 

Why Ropertis? Their turkeys are fed natural feed grains: corn, wheat and oats.  They're Michigan free range and organic turkeys. No preservatives or chemicals.

Biehl's Dressed Turkeys - 6128 US-131, Mancelona, MI 49659. Order online!  Pay in cash or check. Pickup Dates & Times: November 17th – November 23, 2022.

Biehl Turkeys are:

• Fresh from the Farm
• GMO Free
• Steroid Free
• Antibiotic Free
• Free Range

Bob's Meat Market - 70705 16th Ave., South Haven, MI 49090. This meat market in South Haven Michigan is a huge favorite of my family. We've enjoyed their turkeys for several years!  You can get FULLY COOKED smoked turkeys, jerky, cooked and slicked boneless turkey breast and fresh turkeys for Thanksgiving. 

They also make our own deli turkey breast for lunch meat.  All of Bob's Meat Market turkey products come from Michigan!!!

Cook Family Farm- 4282 Hayes Tower Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735, Reserve your Thanksgiving Turkey! What makes their turkeys awesome for your Thanksgiving feast? They are absolutely delicious because they are:

  • Grass Fed
  • Free Range
  • Non-GMO

Available for pick up during the week of Thanksgiving at the Farm.  Pre-order and reserve your turkey today!

Cornwell's Turkeyville - Fresh Turkey is available Nov 17, 2023 - Nov 22, 2023. 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI 49068


Where To Get a Thanksgiving Dinner in Michigan - Dine In, Shipped, Carry Out

Thanksgiving Dinner Options:

My friends, have you had a hectic few weeks?  Not in the mood to cook and just want to relax and enjoy this Thanksgiving? 

See where to get a Thanksgiving dinner in a restaurant or pre-cooked Thanksgiving meals for carry out.  Consider shipping a meal or two to loved ones this holiday season. 


Varner Meats, LLC -  Beef, pork and chickens are available for sale in individual frozen cuts or bulk orders and can be picked up at the farm by appointment.  Turkeys are humanely treated and free-range, born and raised on their family farm in Midland County.  They are fed a natural, well-balanced diet, including feed raised on our farm and no growth promotants. Fresh Turkey Pick Up Location: Leonard Varner Farm (Russ’ parents’ farm, located across from Pinecrest) 402 N. Homer Road, Midland, MI

Peacock's Poultry Farm - 6355 Rochester Road, Troy, Michigan 48085. Pop into Peacock's retail store for a massive selection of meat!  Peacock’s Amish Brand Turkeys, ground meat, ducks, geese and so much more! In true Amish tradition, chickens are all natural. NO growth hormones or preservatives.

Maxbauer's Meat Market -  407 S Union St, Traverse City, MI 49684. Order your Thanksgiving Turkey!  Pick up at either Maxbauer on Union Street or The Butcher’s Block by Maxbauer on South Airport Road.

RC Organic Farms - 37400 30 Mile Rd #2022, New Haven, MI 48050 100% organic farm to table! Reserve your family’s Thanksgiving turkey! The farm takes pre-orders for pasture raised turkeys on their certified organic farm in Macomb County. Their Nitrate-Free Hardwood Smoked Turkeys are delicious!

Their farm fresh turkeys are fed a chemical-free, multi-grain diet consisting entirely of certified organic grains and grasses. No Antibiotics, hormones, GMOs.  Beef, pork, lamb and eggs are also some of the items available at this Michigan farm!

Falker Family Farm - 72730 McKay Rd Romeo, MI 48065, Order your farm fresh turkey for Thanksgiving! Check their Facebook page!

Creswick Farms -6500 Rollenhagen Rd, Ravenna, MI 49451. Turkeys are only available for Thanksgiving and Christmas!  They also have lots of other options including beef, pork, lamb and eggs. 


Where Can I Buy a Turkey in Detroit?


Vergote's  Poultry and Fish Market - 16523 Harper Avenue, Detroit. They have been selling their fresh Amish poultry since 1939! 

The Farmers Market - 37685 South Gratiot, Clinton Township. Fresh Amish turkeys will be available starting the week of Thanksgiving. 

Gratiot Central Meat Market (Eastern Market) - 1429 Gratiot, Detroit, MI 48207

Cheechs Poultry (Eastern Market) - 1429 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI, All fresh Amish poultry. They carry all chicken parts, whole chickens, turkey parts fresh & smoked.

Roeske Farms of Hartland - They sell frozen pork by the cut, seasonal veggies, eggs, fresh and frozen turkeys, and fresh and frozen chickens while supplies last. All of their animals are raised free range and hormone free.


Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in Michigan! (Dine In, Carry Out, Delivered, Shipped)

Maybe this year you want to gather with friends and family at a lovely restaurant to experience a traditional Thanksgiving dinner without all the mess and work...

OR you want to relax at home in your PJ's but not miss out on turkey, stuffing and fixings.  Nor do you want to do all the work....

OR you want to send a Thanksgiving meal to a loved one...

However you wish to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, we've got you!

  See where to get a fantastic Michigan Thanksgiving dinner!


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