Poultry (Farm Direct)
Note: All of the producers listed raise antibiotic free poultry. Their birds are not fed animal by-products, growth stimulants, or hormones, nor are they raised in cages.
Caveny FarmJohn Caveny
1999 N. County Road 935E; Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-7767
Caveny raises Rouen Ducks, Geese, and Bourbon Red heritage turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas. You can reserve your bird and find pickup/delivery dates online at www.cavenyfarm.com Order early for best selection.
Moore Family Farm
Jim & Diann Moore and sons, Wes and Aaron
2013 N. County Road 1950E; Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-6238
The Moores raise pastured, free-range poultry and are the holiday turkey producers for the Penninsula Hotel in Chicago. Free-range turkey is available seasonally in breast, thigh, wing, and other cuts, along with whole and cutup free range chickens at the Urbana Farmers' Market from May through November, as well as at the farm. Contact the Moores to check availability, make reservations, and/or obtain delivery information. TURKEYS SOLD OUT FOR 2007. Sign up is now underway for 2008 turkeys.
Sonrise Farms
Daniel and Diane Hesterberg
1384 E. County Road 3000N; Penfield, IL 61862
(217) 595-5603
The Hesterbergs raise antibiotic-free, cage-free chickens and turkeys north and east of Urbana.They offer 4-5 lb chickens, 3 lb fryers, 3-4 lb stewing hens, and 18-22 lb turkeys. Order by end of March for mid-June chickens, fryers, and hens, and, by end of May for fall chickens. Turkeys are available for pickup in the days immediately prior to Thanksgiving. To get to the farm from Urbana, take I-74 to the Ogden/Royal exit. At the top of the exit ramp, turn left. Go north approximately 12 miles. At 2900N, turn right. Go 1 3/4 miles more, the farm will be on your right. If you miss the current year's deadline for ordering, request to be put on the farms mailing list for the next spring's newsletter which includes an order form. Also, though most of the Hesterbergs' birds are spoken for in advance, there are usually a few extras, says Diane. NOTE: 2007 TURKEYS SOLD OUT.
Tomahnous Farm
Lisa Haynes
480 County Road 2500N; Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-5632
Haynes raises Bourbon Red heritage turkeys. TURKEYS SOLD OUT for 2007. Sign up is now underway for birds for the 2008 Holiday Season.
Triple S Farm
Stan Schutte
RR #1 Box 122A Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 895-3652
Schutte and his son, Ryan, raise pastured chickens and ducks with no antibiotics, hormones, or GMO grain. You can purchase their poultry from their stand at the Urbana Farmer's Market or through area buying clubs.
