| About the Farm |
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| History In 1982, after much planning, cleaning, and reconstruction, the Daigle's initiated the business of raising gourmet turkeys. Twenty-five day-old turkey chicks that first year were grown on a strict diet of wholesome grain, free of antibiotics, growth hormones, or preservatives. They arrive sometime in late June to early July and five months later, after lots of tender daily care, are ready for Thanksgiving. The entire family, now 3 grown children (two married) and two precious grandchildren have been involved in realizing this dream- an ambition to make use of the barn as well as provide the community with a special, wholesome, fresh Thanksgiving Turkey to share with their loved ones. Last year, the Daigles raised 1,500 gourmet turkeys. The business has grown- the work has multiplied- and Charlie looks forward to retirement in a few years to hopefully work at a more human pace and continue to realize and fulfill his ambitions. |
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| Five years ago, Charlie and Louise planted 350 apple tree seedlings. At present, we are supplying apples to local farm stands, making apple crisps and apple pies, and maybe someday a "pick your own apples" orchard will be available for the community! |
| Who Does the Work? Charlie is the main worker, undertaking tasks year-round: cleaning, repairing, expanding, improving. Come September, Louise, Liz, and Kate get to work making turkey pies, apple pies, apple crisp, and eventually stuffing, gravy, and cranberry relish. Then, about two weeks prior to Thanksgiving, everyone is involved in some capacity, preparing and selling the "gourmet" turkeys. So you can see why, come 6:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve, doors are locked, phones are off and you'll find us silently lying on the couch. |
| When are Turkeys Prepared for Thanksgiving? When you walk out of the selling room with your "gourmet" turkey, know that he/she has been raised with tender care and with a goal of providing only the most nourishing and healthy meat for you and your family. Day old turkey chicks arrive in late June/early July. The actual processing happens the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. |
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