🌱 Spring has spring at Acorn Acres Farm!

Spring scenes from the farm: Ramps are popping up and we've got plenty of greens in store including spinach, watercress, and mixed lettuce. Our hoop house is lush and more produce is on the way as warmer, sunny days become less rare. 

Keep in mind, growing seasons are varying more than ever before. We suggest grabbing your most-loved produce when we have it in store to make sure you can enjoy your seasonal favorites while they last!

We've extended our hours to be open 30 minutes later on Fridays and Saturdays. Stop by to see what is in the store! 
Wednesdays 10 - 5
Thursdays 10 - 5
Friday 10 - 5:30
Saturday 10 - 4:30

Produce

We are excited to say that this week’s fresh harvest includes:

  • Blueberries (frozen) 

  • Cabbage (green)

  • Carrots—a fresh, sweet, healthy treat this winter! 

  • Herbs —Plenty of fresh chives!! And many dried options; pre-order to confirm varieties & availability!

  • Horseradish

  • Jerusalem Artichokes

  • Kale

  • Lettuce & Greens--Mixed varieties!

  • Mushrooms—dried Maitake and shiitake (caps or sliced)!!

  • Onions

  • Potatoes

  • Spinach—Plenty! This is the season for delicious, fresh, local spinach! Enjoy the benefits from the micronutrients in the soil when you need them the most!

  • Sweet Potatoes

  • Tatsoi

  • Wasabi Arugula

  • Watercress

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 (limited supply—only salted available Kalona Supernatural and Small Acres Specialty Farm), 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: Thick cut Filets, NY Strips, Porterhouse & T-Bones and Ribeyes!! Also have sirloin steaks!

  • Beef Savory Steaks: Cubed, Flank, Round (Top & Bottom), Skirt, and Tri-Tip Steaks!

  • Beef Roasts: Chuck and Chuck Arm, Rump (or Rolled Rump), Round, Short Ribs, and Sirloin Tip Roasts!

  • Beef Grill Options: Ground Beef, Patties (3 or 4/pkg), Suet, and more! We're also carrying The Brooklyn Hot Dog Company dogs: All Beef or Beef & Pork! 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 & 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—order ahead to ensure you get our b/s options, drums, leg quarters, thighs, and wings), Ground Chicken, Soup Bones (necks and backs) and Organ Meats (heart, liver & gizzards). Try our Mild Chicken Italian Sausage!!

  • Lamb: 

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

    • Lamb Loin, Rib, Shoulder or Sirloin Chops

    • Lamb Stew Meat, Neck Roast, and organ meats—savory, delicious & incredibly nutritious

  • Pork: Hot and Sweet Italian (thick or thin links), Ethiopian Berbere, Fresh Kielbasa, Merquez, Mild Breakfast, Oaxacan Adobo, and Real Vermonter's Maple Sausage!  All from our pannage raised pork and organically sourced spice blends (featuring the Teeny Tiny Spice Co).

    • Shoulder Roasts (Boston Butt), spare or baby back ribs 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 jowl bacon only right now—our bacon is currently in the smoker and taking its sweet time to deliver! But we do hope to re-stock soon!!

    • 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 also have ground turkey by the pound! 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.

Fresh Features

Exciting things in store this week, while supplies last!!

  • Joe's Bread: Sourdough, bacon bagels, everything bagels, pretzels (Saturday only) and a few surprises along the way!! Order ahead to ensure we have what you're looking for when you come in!!

  • Equal Exchange coffee (wide selection of whole, ground, and decaf beans)

  • Teeny Tiny Spices (entire tin collection with recipes)

  • Pure Indian Foods grass fed ghee options and more!!

Sarah Highlen