Did you know we're an Immunocompromised Safe Zone? (+ This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

Did you know that Acorn Acres Farm store is an Immunocompromised Safety Zone? We value the health and safety of our employees and all customers who come into our store, and appreciate your support in following that example when shopping with us.

We’re proud to offer fresh, naturally-grown produce; grass-fed and pastured meat; local dairy; and more in a safe space for all members of the community to shop, including healthcare workers and those who are immunocompromised. Keep an eye out for our flyers around town; we want to show our gratitude for you with a small token of our appreciation! See you soon at the store! 

Produce

This week’s harvest includes a growing variety of leafy greens and more – enjoy our local bounty while it lasts!

  • Arugula

  • Asparagus!!

  • Blueberries (frozen)

  • Garlic — limited supply

  • Herbs — limited supply of fresh garlic chives, mint, sage, thyme and dried oregano, mint, lavender, sage as well as other dried options; pre-order to confirm varieties & availability!

  • Kale

  • Lettuce (mixed baby)

  • Mixed Greens 

  • Mixed Mustard Greens

  • Potatoes (yellows/whites) — special pricing $1.99/lb. while supplies last!

  • Ramps – limited supply

  • Spinach – limited supply

  • Sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes)

  • Sweet Potatoes

  • Swiss Chard

  • Wasabi Arugula

  • Watercress

And more. Like any local market, we never know what else we might end up with until we harvest. So, it helps to come to the farm store and explore or request further details when pre-ordering!


Dairy & Eggs

This week’s options include:

  • A2 protein/grass-fed cow's milk, butter, buttermilk, cheese (cottage and a variety of others), French dip, Kefir (plain), sour cream, yogurt (Greek), & whipping cream

  • Chicken & duck eggs

Learn more about our eggs and why the creamy, delicious dairy we carry tastes so good!


Meat Availability

This week’s options (while supplies last) include:

  • Prime Steaks are back: Filets, NY Strips, T-Bones, Ribeye & Sirloin

  • Beef Savory Steaks: Cubed, Round (Eye, Top, and Bottom), Swiss, PLUS Flat Iron, Mock Tenderloin, Skirt, and more!

  • Beef Roasts: Chuck, Chuck Arm, Rump (or Rolled Rump), Sirloin Tip, Swiss Steak Roast, and Top & Bottom Round Roasts.

  • Beef Grill Options: Ground (including ground beef, chuck, and sirloin), Patties (3 & 4/pkg), Stew Meat, Soup Bones, Shank Bones, Tallow and more! We're also carrying The Brooklyn Hot Dog Company dogs: Classic Beef, Beef & Pork, and Pepperoni (Pork & Beef)! Chef Tony takes great pride in his work as he seeks the best possible ingredients both in the quality of the meat and in the spices that go into his dogs!

  • Pork: Re-stocked Sweet Italian & Hot Italian, Ethiopian Berbere, Fresh Kielbasa, Merquez, Mild Breakfast, and Oaxacan Adobo Sausage this week! All from our pannage raised pork and organically sourced spice blends (featuring the Teeny Tiny Spice Co). Pork Chops (thick and thin), roasts, and more! Other cuts: Neck Bones, Soup Bones, Organ Meats, Back Fat (Great for making your own lard or using just like it is to grease your skillet!). We have our Bacon, Ham, and Ham Hocks back in limited supply, if you haven't come by yet this spring for a taste, please do before supplies run out! We're also carrying a variety of smoked bacon sausage options from Big Fork (from Berkshire Hogs raised on pasture): Maple & Brown Sugar Bacon, Hickory & Applewood Bacon, Aged Cheddar Bacon, Bacon & Ale, and Chicken & Bacon Sausage. Request a letter from Chef Lance, for details about his practices when placing your order!

  • Lamb: Chops (loin and rib) & Roasts (Arm, Leg of Lamb, and Shoulder or Shoulder "Blade"). Also available: Meaty Shanks, Ground, Soup Bones, and Organ Meats!

  • Chicken (frozen): Cut-ups (boneless/skinless breast and leg quarters), Ground Chicken, Soup Bones (necks and backs) and Organ Meats (liver & gizzards). Note: we are out of thighs and drums for the winter, but the leg quarter includes the thigh as well as the drum and it's incredibly nutrient dense and tasty too! We hope to have our fresh chicken back soon!

  • Turkey (frozen): Breasts, Drumsticks, Ground Turkey, Soup Bones (including backs and feet), Wings, and Organ Meats. Note: we are out of turkey thighs, but the drumsticks have flavorful, nutrient dense dark meat as well!

  • Duck (frozen): Whole, delicious, and full of great flavor!

  • Salmon: Kvarøy Arctic Rope Hung, Smoked Salmon and Salmon Filets sustainably raised in Norway where they are doing what they can to protect our seas and share their long traditions with the rest of us. Their waters and fish are pristine, and the Kvarøy Arctic team is working tirelessly to keep it that way. “We must leave the environment in the same or better shape than when we began.” —Alf-Gøran Knutsen, CEO of Kvarøy Arctic. We are out of the Salmon Burgers but hope to re-stock in May 2022!

Read more about how we raise our grass-fed beef, pastured poultry, pastured pork, & grass-fed lamb, and learn more about Kvarøy Arctic's sustainability practices.

Sarah Highlen