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Pasture-Raised (Adult) Eggnog Recipe

As evening fell on Christmas Eve, 1826, in West Point, New York, three military academy cadets crossed the Hudson River in a covert search for whiskey.

Top Turkey Carving Tips

Learn how to carve a turkey with tips from our Walden Local butchers

Walden Local Meat Named Top Meat Subscription by Country Living Magazine

Walden Local Meat was named the number two meat subscription company by Country Living magazine.

Feta-Brined Whole Chicken Recipe

Follow this recipe by Kimberly Cauti for a delicious feta-brined whole chicken from Walden Local Meat!

Pigs Don’t Call the Cops: Why Buying Local Matters

We think an important part of why we’re doing what we’re doing is contributing to the rebuilding of our region’s agricultural economy.

Why You Should Brine

Turkey season is upon us! ​​Providing fresh, pasture-raised Thanksgiving turkeys requires a lot of long hours over many weeks in the cold November weather, but it’s worth it knowing that we can deliver our members tastier, healthier food straight to their door.

How to Carve a Turkey

A guide to carving turkey by Walden Local Butcher Tony Sudak! Come visit us downtown!

B Corp: A Path to a Better Planet

Walden has been a proud B Corp since 2017. This designation is for “businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.”

The Importance of Soil Health

Soil quality is critical to the farming ecosystem. Many of the earth’s ecological functions are cyclical, and soil helps to regulate those cycles — from atmospheric carbon cycling to nitrogen volatilization, or surface water infiltration and absorption.

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.

Partner Farmers: Catarina and Luke Mahoney

Catarina and Luke Mahoney are first-generation farmers based out of Canterbury, New Hampshire.