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Koch’s Turkey Farm

By Kate Medley, October 17, 2008  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Kate Medley

The Koch Family has been raising turkeys on 60 acres of land in the Lewiston Valley of Pennsylvania for three generations. Duane Koch runs Koch’s Turkey Farm with the help of his three sisters, and together they raise free-range turkeys using an all-vegetarian diet of locally grown corn and roasted soybean.  With the feed mill, turkey houses and processing facility all located on the family property near Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, the turkeys are able to live their entire lives on the same land. Note: Our Farm to Market slide shows currently feature farmers and producers from our South and MidAtlantic Regions. We hope to expand to others in the future.

Category: Farm to Market, Holiday Archive, Holidays 2009, Local, Turkeys
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janejohnson says ...
@Patricia We LOVE turkeys! Because much of the company’s product sourcing is done locally and regionally, I would encourage you to reach out to your local store directly with your offer to supply Whole Foods with tasty turkeys. This flexibility allows every one of our stores to best serve the needs and requests of local shoppers. The link below will help identify your community store and you will be able to find their contact information from there. http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/
09/19/2011 2:39:19 PM CDT
pat oleary says ...
what is the largest turkey breast that i can purchase. do you ship the turkeys thanks
10/20/2011 2:58:14 PM CDT
janejohnson says ...
@Pat Mmm turkey! The largest turkey breast available for purchase is going to differ from store to store since our Regions have separate turkey supply, depends on the birds available, etc. For the most accurate information regarding the available turkey breast at your store, I encourage you to reach out to your community Whole Foods Market directly. The link below will help you identify the contact information for that page and a Team Member from your store will be happy to help get you the turkey breast of your dreams. ;) http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/
10/28/2011 1:21:32 PM CDT
maryse nelson says ...
How do I go about ordering a turkey for Thanksgiving??
11/03/2011 4:51:27 PM CDT
janejohnson says ...
@Maryse You can order a turkey through our online store! Click on the link below and select your preferred Whole Foods location. From there you should be able to select the "Thanksgiving" option and see all the cool options for turkeys as well as everything else you may need to feed your loved ones for the holidays! http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/shop/
11/07/2011 1:39:02 PM CST
SHERRY PINES says ...
LOOKING FOR TOM TURKY UN COOK AROUND 36 POUND FOR THANKS GIVING.
11/11/2011 9:23:13 AM CST
Deb says ...
I'm ordering a Koch heirloom turkey this year. Are you supplying cooking instructions? I see all different ways to cook 325F, 350F, 400F 425F online. Please advise!!! Thanks. Oh, I want to stuff the bird too. Thanks.
11/18/2011 2:21:07 PM CST
janejohnson says ...
@Deb The best way to get the most accurate information regarding how to cook your turkey is to talk to the individuals at our Holiday Table. The Holiday Table Team Members have the training and experience necessary to recommend some best practices and tips. The link below will help you identify the contact information for your store. I encourage you to give the store a call and ask to be connected with the holiday table. No matter what cooking temperature and time you choose, it is of the utmost importance for you to use a thermometer to ensure proper inner cooking temperature. Good Luck! www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores
11/22/2011 10:37:20 AM CST
Don Watson says ...
Is Koch's Turkey farm in any way (no matter how remotely) related to or owned by the KOCH Brothers? It would ruin our holidays to know we had eaten a turkey that benefited the KOCH Brothers.
11/13/2012 4:44:02 PM CST
Nikki - Community Moderator says ...
@DON - Thanks for your question. I spoke with the meat department and they mentioned that some regions still source turkey from Koch's Turkey and is NOT affiliated with the Koch Brothers. Koch Foods is a small family business in Tamaqua, PA. If you still want to confirm with your local store, the Meat department should be able to let you know where they source their turkeys from. There should be additional options from various vendors for you to purchase!
11/14/2012 1:40:14 PM CST
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12/23/2012 1:51:24 AM CST
Serg says ...
I just want to thank you guys for the way you treat your turkeys. I really wish you guys the best!
03/08/2013 12:36:25 AM CST

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