 Do you have certified organic turkey?
Yes we do. Since 1949 our family has been committed to producing quality naturally. We strive to provide you with the finest quality, naturally produced turkey and turkey products.
In keeping with our family tradition of excellence we produce the Diestel Family of Turkeys, two of which are certified organic: Heidi's Hens® – The Certified Organic Turkey and The American Heirloom Collection Turkey by Diestel – the certified organic, American classic bronze turkey just like great grandma served.
We feel that you should have a choice. Heidi's Hens® – The Certified Organic Turkey and the American Heirloom Collection Turkey by Diestel are the cleanest, purest turkeys available and taste just like turkey should – tender and juicy with that real old-fashioned turkey flavor.
Heidi's Hens® – The Certified Organic Turkey and the American Heirloom Collection Turkey by Diestel are sustainably farmed, range grown, fed only organic corn and soy and processed and delivered directly from us to you. They both offer you the wholesome, organic alternative that you desire and a great taste that you'll remember. Heidi's Hens® – The Certified Organic Turkey ranges 6-30 pounds. The American Heirloom Collection Turkey ranges 10-24+ pounds.
All birds raised by our family are handled the old-fashioned way with the care, extra space and a slow growing environment that treats all birds with the respect they deserve. The result is a premium, certified organic turkey, that is tender and juicy with exceptional flavor, naturally.
We are certified organic by Oregon Tilth
Since the passage of the Organic Foods Act in 1990, Tim Diestel has testified at the National Organic Standards hearings to help define the requirements set forth for the organic turkey. In 1999 the USDA completed their phase of the Organic Foods Act and approved the use of the term “organic” on labels of USDA inspected poultry.
Heidi's Hens® – The Certified Organic Turkey and The American Heirloom Collection Turkey are grown and certified organic by Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO). The purpose of organic certification is to ensure that the agreed upon conventions of organic agricultural systems are being practiced not only by growers, but also by all the people who handle and process organic food on its journey to the final consumer.
| Feed Certified: guarantees that our certified organic turkeys are fed only certified organic feed – corn and soybeans – grown on soil free of pesticides and commercial fertilizers for a period of three years. Our certified organic turkeys are never fed any animal by-products, antibiotics, drugs, or growth stimulants of any kind. |
| Farm Certified: guarantees that our farm is certified to organically range grow our certified organic turkeys in large, outside enclosures allowing freedom to roam. |
| Facility Certified: guarantees that our own United States Department Of Agriculture (USDA) processing plant is certified to process our organically grown birds. The processing procedures for our certified organic turkeys are scrutinized to ensure that the same commitment to organic growing is maintained throughout production. We us absolutely no additives in the production of our certified organic turkeys. |
| Product Certified: guarantees that our certified organic turkeys are certified as a finished product, to ensure that they retain their organic integrity from farm to packaging. |
| Distribution Certified: guarantees that our storage and distribution facilities are certified to ensure that the same consistent quality is delivered directly from us to you. |
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