Fresh Local Food for Thanksgiving in Central MA

Friday, November 21, 2014

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

This Thanksgiving, get out to your local farm and prepare your holiday meal with fresh, local food that doesn't come from a grocery freezer.

Here are 10 great places in Central Massachusetts where you can find fresh turkeys, in-season produce, and decadent desserts to bring home to your family this holiday season.

Worcester and the surrounding towns have a wealth of knowledgeable farmers and distributors who want fresh, locally sourced food to be standard at your table.

“It's all about the connectedness to your community and building local resilience," says Josh Cohen, Co-Manager at All Things Local Cooperative. "We’re part of the 'local-vore' movement - knowing your farmer, knowing where your food comes from, and knowing your food is a big part of why I enjoy working here. I get to meet my farmer and the food is as fresh as can be because it's as close as can be."

Eating locally helps to grow our local economy while giving you piece of mind about the quality of your food.

This season, find a local distributor or grower of locally sourced food in your neighborhood and enjoy supporting your community this Thanksgiving.

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All Things Local Cooperative

104 N Pleasant St., Amherst, MA

All Things Local Cooperative provides one-stop shopping for last minute Thanksgiving provisions.

They distribute local turkeys from Stillman’s Farm, and baked goods from The Backyard Bakery.

Pick up some dinner and dessert for your Thanksgiving get together!

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Jordan Dairy Farm

51 Muschopauge Rd., Rutland, MA

Jordan's Dairy Farm is a fifth generation family farm that offers homegrown, and hormone-free double-breasted white turkeys.

Order ahead and pick-up the November 25-26 just in time for Thanksgiving.

Don't forget to pick up some gravy, bread, and fresh-baked pies!

Photo: Jordan's Dairy Farm

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Chestnutt Farm

404 Turkey St., Gilbertville, MA

Chestnutt Farm has farm-raised turkeys who live on an all-natural diet.

Take a look at their turkey schedule so that you can share their delicious poultry with your family.

Photo: Chestnutt Farm

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Canal District Farmer's Market

138 Green St., Worcester, MA

Worcester's Canal District Farmer's Market at Crompton Place is open every Saturday year-round from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Pick up some fresh produce just in in time for Thanksgiving!

Photo: Canal District Farmer's Market

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Davidian Bros. Farm

500 Church St., Northboro, MA

Davidian Bros. Farm provides fresh produce and herbs to use in your all of your dishes for Thanksgiving.

Need a centerpiece? They also offer fresh flowers and plants to incorporate into your tablescape.

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Bob’s Turkey Farm

181 Old Common Rd. , Lancaster, MA

Bob’s Turkey Farm still has turkeys and turkey pies available for pickup.

But hurry, there are limited quantities of whole turkeys left!

Photo: Bob's Turkey Farm

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Stillman’s At the Turkey Farm

561 Thresher Rd, Hardwick, MA

Stillman’s At the Turkey Farm is currently sold out of extra large turkeys.

But there are still plenty of medium and small birds left!

Make sure to stop by Union Square Farmer's Market on November 22 for their fresh turkey deliveries.

Photo: Stillman’s At the Turkey Farm

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Stowe Farm

6 Stowe Rd., Millbury, Massachusetts

Pick up a last minute dessert from Stowe Farm.

Call ahead to order a specialty apple pie share with the family just in time for Thanksgiving dinner!

But hurry they close for the season November 23!

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Water Fresh Farm

151 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton, MA

Water Fresh Farm is taking orders for farm-fresh side dishes like mashed potatoes, gravy, and cinnamon maple buttersquash to bring to your holiday table.

Act fast November 21 is the last day to order your goods!