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What Makes a Pasture-Raised Turkey Different?

They’re back! Walden is thrilled to offer pasture-raised turkeys once again for your Thanksgiving table. Read on to learn about what makes pasture-raised turkeys unique!

Supporting Local Processing: Walden Local and Vermont Packinghouse

Walden Local is deepening its commitment to local partnerships that benefit farmers and bring our members the highest quality meat. As the proud owner of Vermont Packinghouse, Walden will be able to serve an even larger group of farmers in the Northeast.

Why Pasture-Raised Turkeys Are Different

With Thanksgiving right around the corner — it’s time to talk Turkey!

“I’m All Lost in the Supermarket” – The Clash

Even the most conscious buyer today can have a hard time decoding food labels. When it comes to beef, you might see terms such as “all natural”, “pasture-raised”, “organic” and “grass-fed.”

Let’s Be Frank: Grilling Sausages Is Tougher Than It Looks

When it comes to grilling sausages, it’s hard for me not to think of Tony Soprano in his backyard, Sweet Italian links draped around his neck, an end twirling in each hand.

Get Your Braise On!

How To Braise If you’ve never tried braising before, it’s an excellent option for turning tougher cuts of meat into tender, fall-off-the-bone meals packed with flavor.

Happy Earth Day! Reducing Our Carbon Footprint

Earth Day is an event that drives awareness to critical environmental issues. Up until the first Earth Day in the 1970s, Americans were largely unaware of the potential consequences of their consumption of vast amounts of fossil fuels and dangerous agricultural chemicals.

Behind the Scenes with Walden’s Own Candlemaker

Interview with Red

Young Farmers Who Are Rebuilding Local Agriculture

We’ve always tried to highlight that New England and New York is the one region in the country where the average age of farmers is declining, the size of farms is declining, and the number of farms is increasing.

Praise the Braise

We’ve been on a mission to educate our community about the merits of the earthy, complex flavors of the humble shank

When ‘Cooking at Home’ Is Not Really ‘Home Cooking

When a Walden package arrives at your doorstep, we hope it’s an inspiration – Meat that will be a foundation for your meal and bond you to a community that shares our commitment to sustainable and healthy animals, soils, and food.

Women in Agriculture

International Women’s Day (IWD) first appeared in the early 1900s when 15,000 women gathered to march through the streets of New York City, and demanded better working conditions, pay, and voting rights.