The soil is perfect and Barry, Phil, Richard and Eddy are our four man thistle and dock hit squad, in between milkings. Turning our back on chemical herbicides in 1998, meant seizing opportunities to tackle weeds, at the optimum time (i.e. before they seed and spread.) Here you see Barry with our ‘Lazy Dog.’ An implement which levers […]
By popular demand we are repeating this seasonal special delivery to Acorn doorstep milk customers. From the fields of North Yorkshire, grown organically by our cousins. 250g Bundle £2.50 Delivered on Tuesday and Wednesday each week. Call 01325 466999 or email organic@acorndairy.co.uk to place a one off order or regular, weekly standing order while the season lasts- […]
Here it is! The best day of the year on our organic dairy farm. Graham filmed our happy cows enjoying having grazing and roaming the fields back on the menu again. The keen eyed among you may spot Coriander! Truly happy cows producing your milk!
Customer Open Day We hope you can join us at Acorn Dairy 12pm Sat 21st Sept Bring a picnic to enjoy, choosing your own spot near our wind turbine with the grazing cows, before rounding them up for milking, and seeing our little calves A very relaxed event. Please bring wellies and children if you […]
Acorn Dairy’s dedication to using on farm Green Energy wins Award After four years we are now producing our own, green energy supplying directly the farm and milk processing plant requirments. Friends of the Earth have awarded Acorn Dairy a Clean British Energy Award in recognition of four year’s dedication to make this happen. http://www.foe.co.uk/green_blog/acorn_wind_turbine_39768.html
27th September- London Valentine Warner presented one of only a few Good Dairy Awards to be given, to Acorn Dairy. Compassion in World Farming recognises Acorn’s strong attention to their cow and calves welfare. Already farming to Soil Association organic standards, and putting strong emphasis on access to grazing, Acorn’s cows and calves are free […]
“The farm is a gem “ the kind of local farming enterprise that makes your heart jump for joy. Its farming practices, its commitment to care for the environment, animal welfare, and and its obvious dedication to its customers is inspirational. Acorn produces high-quality, delicious dairy products at competitive prices, and it is an outstanding […]
Click here to see Graham’s footage Turnout!! The best day of the year on an organic dairy farm. Join our cows as they enjoy the grass under the hooves and the breeze in their ears for the first time this spring. Truely, happy cows. Housed inside through the cold winter months, when there is no […]
Clervaux Bakery We’re delighted Rick McCordall and his head baker Scott, based at the Coniscliffe Road bakery are able to supply our customers’ bread orders. They are part of the Clervaux Foundation charity, which works to reconnect our local, young people with nature. The change to Clervaux follows streamlining to the Larchfield Community’s baking operation […]
Join us on Facebook. Mixing the best of traditional farming with social media- our cows are fantastic and we want to share them with you. Following a suggestion a local, ‘silver surfer’ who missed our Autumn evening walks, Acorn Dairy is now on Facebook! You can find the farm and cows by clicking the link […]