Meet the Farm Behind Your Thanksgiving Turkey – Spring Meadows Farm
As the holiday season approaches and we begin preparing for the warmth of Thanksgiving gatherings, there’s one centrepiece that always brings people together: a delicious, pasture-raised turkey. This year, we are excited to introduce you to Joel Coburn at Spring Meadows Farm, the incredible operation responsible for providing the turkeys that will grace your table and nourish your loved ones this Thanksgiving.
At Spring Meadows Farm, sustainability and community are at the heart of everything they do. Nestled in the idyllic countryside of Head of Millstream, this farm is committed to producing exceptional local food, all while ensuring the well-being of their animals and the health of our environment. When you choose to bring one of their turkeys home, you’re not just purchasing a bird—you’re investing in a vision for a healthier world.
A Life Well Lived for Flavour and Nutrition
What sets Joel's turkeys apart? It’s all about how they are raised. These turkeys spend their days enjoying fresh air, sunshine, and the greenest pastures, which translates into flavourful meat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Moved by hand to fresh grass twice a day, the turkeys graze freely, feasting on a diet of fresh greens and insects, which contributes to their rich flavour and impressive nutrient profile.
Pasture-raised, their meat is not only more flavourful but also much leaner, with lower levels of saturated fats and higher concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients. This commitment to natural farming results in a bird that is better for your health, better for the planet, and, of course, better for your taste buds!
Supporting Local, Sustainable Agriculture
When you order a turkey from Spring Meadows Farm, you’re doing more than preparing an incredible meal—you’re supporting a family farm that’s deeply dedicated to regenerative farming practices. They feed their animals a GMO-free, hormone-free, locally grown grain that is ground fresh on-site, and their animals are never medicated, ensuring a natural and healthy growth process. The farm is even working toward producing more of the food for their animals directly on the farm, further enhancing their sustainability efforts.
Not only does this method ensure the highest-quality product, but it also keeps your dollars in the community, supporting local farmers and their ongoing work to restore the health of the land. This Thanksgiving, you can give thanks for the good food on your table and for the difference you're making by choosing to support sustainable agriculture.
Turkeys Raised for Thanksgiving Feasts
Whether you're hosting a small gathering or a large feast, Spring Meadows Farm has the perfect turkey for you. Their turkeys typically weigh between 16 and 22 pounds, with meat that is tender, juicy, and packed with flavour thanks to their pasture-raised lifestyle.
Priced at $6.20 per pound, these turkeys offer incredible value, considering the care that goes into raising them and the superior quality of the meat. It’s not just about buying a turkey—it’s about enjoying the culmination of sustainable farming practices that bring you the very best in local, ethically raised food.
Joel's turkeys have sold out, but we hope that those who were able to order one will taste the love, care, and tradition that he puts into his farming.
This holiday season, let's give thanks for the land, the animals, and the incredible farmers that make this all possible.
-Written by Jake, edited by Miriam