Producers You Can Contact Directly for turkeys and other holiday heritage meats…

The farmers listed below have heritage turkeys, ham, geese, ducks, goats, and lamb available for Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are conscientious stewards of land and animals, and are committed to sustainable and humane livestock production, many are free range, antibiotic free and sustainably farmed.

Caveny Farm

Farmers: John and Connie Caveny, Caveny Farm
Breeds (Turkeys): Bourbon Red (Heritage breed)
Weights: 6 - 18 lbs
Price per lb.: varies by weight, see the Caveny Farm website
Deposit required: 50%
Pick-up locations: Various- including Evanston, Green City Market, Old Town, Geneva
Dates: Saturday before Thanksgiving.
On-farm pick-up available? Yes. Call to arrange. There is an $8 discount for farm pick-ups.
Contact: 217-762-7767, or Order a Caveny turkey on-line
Website: www.cavenyfarm.com
Farm location: 1999 N 935 East Road, Monticello, IL 61856

John and Connie Caveny describe themselves as “grass” farmers whose job is to manage the life cycles of pasture and pastured animals so as to optimize the health of both. As practical conservationists they believe farm and ranch land should be “working land” instead of “retired land.” Read More…

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Fresh at the Market:
beets, blackberries, fall flowers, greens, heirlooms (portland), honey crisps, lamb, macintosh apples, peppers, pork, potatoes, raspberries, squash (summer), squash (winter), sweet corn, swiss chard… and much more!

Chef’s Demo:
Chef Jeremy Lycan of Niche

Kids Corner:
Homemade applesauce
Dianne Peterson - talking about water … will have stainless steel water bottles for sale from Klean Kanteen

Special Guest:
Dave Coulter - Arborist for the city of Geneva
If you have question on Ash Borer in Geneva check out the city’s info
http://www.geneva.il.us/BulletinBoard/emeraldashborer.htm

Winner of the Wine and Local food basket:
B.J. German of Geneva

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