Just as Noah's Ark was created to preserve animal species, the Slow Food U.S.A. "Ark of Taste" was created to ensure the survival of near-extinct foods.  The Narragansett, the oldest United States turkey variety, and the Bourbon Red were placed on the Slow Food U.S.A. "Ark of Taste" in 2001 to prevent their disappearance from the American table.
         The "Heritage Turkey Project" is a joint effort of Slow Food U.S.A., small farmers who agreed to raise these special native birds and ecologically-sensitive consumers who crave an all-natural exquisite tasting experience.
        The Heritage Turkey is truly a grand turkey - one that nature built.  It is part of the traditional American Culinary History, and is the same turkey that our forefathers knew and cherished.
        Savor a Mary's Free-Range Heritage Turkey and learn firsthand that their superior taste is a result of being raised with plenty of open space in a healthy and caring environment and fed only a diet high in protein.  The combination of their diet and the exercise opportunity that they have produce a lean and tasty turkey.  You won't find any antibiotics, animal by-products, preservatives or hormones in a Mary's Free-Range Heritage Turkey.  The Heritage Turkeys preserve the mouth-watering taste of turkey that was destined to be lost forever.  Simply put, the Heritage Turkey is the best, most flavorful, tender, juicy and moist turkey you will ever taste!