Acorn Acres Farm (Chesterton, IN)

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Wondering what we've been up to on the farm lately? 🐑

Were ewe wondering what we've been up to on the farm lately? It’s that time of year — lambing season! We have many happy expecting mothers in our pastures enjoying fresh air and winter sunshine.

Don't miss out on everything the winter harvests have to offer, including butternut squash, mushrooms, sunchokes, multi-colored potatoes, tasty grass-fed and pastured meats, and so much more! Shop in the store or pre-order online.

Our farm store is open:
Wed 10 am - 5 pm
Thurs 10 am - 5 pm
Fri 10 am - 5 pm
Sat 10 am - 4 pm

Produce

We are excited to say that this week’s fresh harvest includes locally sourced, picked at its peak leafy greens! But supplies are limited so please pre-order!

  • Blueberries (frozen)

  • Cabbage (green) 

  • Carrots—like juicing? Guess what? We have enough to order 10# boxes of delicious carrots! Our harvest was too great at one time so we can offer better pricing if you order by the 10# box!! Pre-order and let us know how many you want and we'll discuss pricing then!

  • Garlic—large and small bulbs in limited supply!

  • Herbs — limited supply; pre-order to confirm varieties & availability!

  • Horseradish

  • Jerusalem Artichokes

  • Lettuce (beautiful mixed lettuce in many different colors, flavors and varieties)!

  • Mushrooms—fresh and dried Maitake and dried shiitake!!

  • Onions

  • Potatoes— White & Purple!!

  • Squash — rich in vitamins A, B6, and C as well as folate, magnesium, fiber, riboflavin, phosphorus, and especially potassium. Helpful tools to prepare our bodies for the cold winter months ahead!

    • Butternut (full size)--stock up and store while you can!

  • Sweet Potatoes

As always, our produce is GMO-free and grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides — and we make sure it stays that way, even for crops that are tricky to grow naturally! 

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 (plain & vanilla), and 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:

  • Beef Prime Steaks: Filet Mignon, NY Strip, Porterhouse, Ribeye, and Sirloin!

  • Beef Savory Steaks: Chuck Arm, Cubed, and Round (Top & Bottom) Steaks!

  • Beef Roasts: Rump (or Rolled Rump), Round, and Sirloin Tip Roasts!

  • Beef Grill Options: Ground Beef, Patties (3 or 4/pkg), Suet (Great for making your own tallow or using just like it is to grease your skillet!) and more! We're also carrying The Brooklyn Hot Dog Company dogs: All Beef, Beef & Pork, and Pepperoni! 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!

  • Beef Stew & Organ Meat Options: Stew Meat, Marrow & Soup Bones, Organ Meats including cubed hearts, kidney, liver, cheeks, and tongue! Respect the whole animal and enjoy the health benefits! Ask our team what makes the organ meats so special!

  • Chicken (frozen for the season): Whole and Cut-ups (breasts--boneless & bone in, drums, leg quarters, thighs, and wings), Ground Chicken, Soup Bones (necks and backs) and Organ Meats (feet, heart, liver & gizzards). New: Try our Mild Chicken Italian Sausage!!

  • Lamb: 

    • Ground Lamb or Ground Lamb Patties—4 pieces/patty,

    • Lamb Loin, Rib, Sirloin, or Shoulder Chops

    • Lamb Ribs or Soup Bones

    • Lamb Stew Meat, Shank, Neck Roast, and organ meats

  • Pork: Hot and Sweet Italian, Ethiopian Berbere, Fresh Kielbasa, Merquez, and Oaxacan Adobo Sausage!  All from our pannage raised pork and organically sourced spice blends (featuring the Teeny Tiny Spice Co).

    • Pork Chops (thick and thin), steaks, and more! Other cuts: Organ Meats (ask about our 2 for 1 options), Back Fat (Great for making your own lard, sausage, or using just like it is to grease your skillet!). 

    • We have Bacon in limited supply!

    • We're also carrying a variety of hardwood smoked bacon sausage options from Big Fork (from Berkshire Hogs raised on pasture): Aged Cheddar, Bacon & Ale, Cracked Black Pepper, Chicken & Bacon, Hickory & Applewood, Maple & Brown Sugar, and Portabella Bacon Sausage. Request a letter from Chef Lance, for details about his practices when placing your order

  • Turkey (frozen for the season): Whole, Breast, Thighs, Drumsticks, Wings, Soup Bones (including backs and feet), and Organ Meats. We have our ground turkey back! If looking for boneless/skinless turkey breast, please order a week ahead!

Read more about how we raise our grass-fed beef, pastured poultry, pastured pork, and grass-fed lamb.