Organic Thanksgiving turkeys—Worth the extra cost?

Buying an organic turkey, if you can, is a healthy choice. Valley News/Pixabay photo
Zrinka PetersThe Epoch TimesThanksgiving is here, and maybe your turkey is already thawing in the refrigerator. Please note—if you’re thawing it out on the kitchen counter, putting it in the fridge or a bucket of cold water is safer—you can take a quick look at the USDA’s guidelines for safe thawing.However, if your style is more “last-minute,” and the bird has yet to be bought, or maybe you’re having a late celebration, consider splurging on an organic turkey. What it offers in both flavor and nutrition just may be worth the extra cost.Comparing turkey prices in stores this week will probably not raise stress levels as much as it has in recent years. The American Farm Bureau Federation reports that the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner is down about 6 per
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