We are always keen to run an experiment at Garthorne, particularly if there is an opportunity to improve things for the cows. Important you keep an open mind for this next bit. We have started a trail feeding our milking cows a small amount of Apple Cider Vinegar every day, with the aim of boosting […]
Acorn Dairy customers are invited to join us for a pleasurable evening tour of the farm in September. Meeting at 5.30 (approx. 2hrs) on: Tuesday 22nd Wednesday 23rd Thursday 24th Please bring the family and comfortable, cleanable footwear. (No dogs please) Always enjoyable for us, we look forward to welcoming doorstep and business customers, from Durham, Yorkshire […]
Our Beloved Cranberry has her first Calf We love all our ladies and this face you may recognise too. Cranberry, with her recognisable ? shaped blaze, was born on Christmas Day 2012. Named by Acorn Dairy doorstep milk customers, we have enjoyed following her progress from calf to heifer and now cow. Over the same Saturday lunch time […]
Some Extra Jobs Prepping for Turnout With temperatures thinking about rising, we are looking forward to ‘turn out’. Acorn Dairy milk customers may have seen video of this spectacle here at the farm, from previous years. It is a highlight every year for cows and carers alike. Our organic cows simply love the feel of grass under foot and […]
Video of Your Hot New Look Milk Bottles coming off the Packing Line The fruit of several months work…please excuse our proud excitement at sharing them with you. Press Play… Spot them from this week. Where? Local doorsteps, using their elbows on shelves in the best independent shops in the northern counties & regionally in Waitrose & Morrisons stores. North Yorkshire | Durham […]
Your Sneek Preview of the New Year New Look It is goodbye to Ruby, Matilda & Katy who have graced the labels of our milk range since 2009. Hello to a fresh look label to match the natural quality of Acorn Dairy milk and better communicate with shoppers that we offer a genuine local, organic milk with […]
Gordon has a long- awaited assistant to help him tackle our on going hedge laying programme. Carl was keen to get involved when learning a traditional skill was suggested to him and consequently he passed his chainsaw course with flying colours.
A quick update from your local organic dairy farm. Includes a special Christmas offer & a bit of culture! Direct doorstep delivery of award winning milk. Darlington | Northallerton | Richmond | Barnard Castle | Aycliffe. Also available through retailers in North Yorkshire, Durham & Northumberland.
Your local organic cows enjoying their freshly served breakfast this morning. Every morning, straight after milking, Barry, Philip & Richard give our girls an organic mix of silage, wheat, beans & whole crop their breakfast. Like Pavlov’s dogs, they are tuned into the tone of our feed tractor engine and are ready & waiting for the mixer trailer as […]
The Cows Are Trying to Tell Us Something… Since the grass started growing in spring the Acorn Dairy herd have looked relaxed and happy, grazing outside on our organic pastures day and night. Many of you comment how nice it is to still see cows in the fields. N.B. Cows producing organic milk, MUST have freedom to graze […]