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More opting for smaller turkeys for Thanksgiving 2020
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic means some are downsizing their guest list.
PHOENIX - The holiday season is fast approaching, with Thanksgiving just weeks away.
As with many things in 2020, holiday celebrations will certainly look a little different as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At the town of Dewey, located southeast of Prescott Valley, sits Mortimer Farms. Those with the fam say they have seen an influx of customers who have downsized their guest-lists.
"The first thing we are seeing is an influx of small turkeys being ordered," said Ashlee Mortimer. "In the past, we usually get a lot of large turkey orders. With these smaller gatherings happening, I equate that with the smaller turkeys."
According to Ashlee, these more intimate affairs aren't leading to lower sales, as 25% more turkeys have already been sold, compared to this same time in 2019. Sales from their dozens of farm-fresh veggies and pies are seeing a similar trend.
Ashlee says more people are also looking for a true farm-to-table experience for Thanksgiving 2020.
"With the recent issues with distribution and traffic and the bottlenecks that COVID-19 caused, we are seeing a lot more consumers buy directly from the farmer and skip that middle man," said Ashlee.