Gobble, gobble, but do it locally and naturally

Photo courtesy of Mint Creek Farm
This turkey is still a little bit too lively for the Thanksgiving table, but that's because he's been living the good life at Mint Creek Farm in Stelle. The farm will sell turkeys, lamb, duck, goose and other holiday meats this weekend at the Family Farmed Expo, just in time for Thanksgiving.

It's nearly Thanksgiving. And it's been a bit of a crappy year, but we can definitely give thanks that it hasn't been worse.
The picture above may have you screaming, "It's not green to eat our feathered friends."
Or it may have you saying, "Man, gravy would be really good right now."
Either way, you have to give props to Mint Creek Farm in Stelle. The grand turkey above is one of theirs.
It looks so happy because it's pasture-raised and organically-fed. They're living on a family-owned farm here in the heartland. That's right. That turkey's living the good life. I bet you don't eat all organic or get to spend much time in a pasture. Course, you'll also be around after Thanksgiving so I'm not going to knock 'em too much.
Point is, there are options for people looking for healthier holiday food, but aren't willing to go vegetarian just yet.
Where can you get a Mint Creek Farm turkey, lamb or other holiday animal to grace your table?
The FamilyFarmed.org Expo this weekend in Chicago. The weekend highlights local, organic food from family farms. Mint Creek Farm certainly fits the bill. It's open Friday through Sunday and has events for everyone from big-business owners looking for green options to lowly consumers, like you and me.
Click on the link for more info and ticket options.