Ferndale Market's Naturally Grown Turkeys

Nearly seventy years ago, Dale Peterson settled in Cannon Falls, MN, to do what he knew best: raise turkeys. In the early years, he shared a residence with incubators, and the sound of day-old turkeys routinely filled his home. Dale’s wife, Fern, had grown up raising turkeys, and although she thought she had left them forever when she left home and became a school teacher, her plans changed when she met Dale! Fern was an avid advocate for the environment, and believed that everybody had a role to play in preserving our earth. The legacy of Fern and Dale guides our mission, so it’s only fitting that the market, Ferndale, is named in their honor.

Dale always believed that raising quality turkeys was the best contribution he could make to the world, and his formula for success was simple; he worked hard, treated customers as family, and cared deeply for both the land and his turkeys.

This tradition has continued for three generations. Although the days of literally sharing a home with turkeys are in the past, the Peterson’s are still committed to raising turkeys naturally­—free range during the warmer months and hormone-free all the time.

Ferndale Market has a retail store in Cannon Falls, MN. Their turkey products are also sold at area natural food co-ops, grocery stores, and enjoyed at several colleges and restaurants. To learn more, visit their website at www.ferndalemarketonline.com