The 27th of last month was a great day. A record number came to enjoy spring turnout. If you couldn’t join us, a short film from the morning is on our facebook page. Time has passed quickly and it is already feels ‘the norm’ to see the girls in the fields and watch them gently trouping […]
Christmas is in the air and our fridges are fast filling up. After all – ‘tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry. But amidst the mountain of Quality Street you’ll undoubtedly devour this winter, you’ll also want to inject a dose of goodness into your body. And you will definitely want to give […]
When you see or hear the word Valentine, romance may be the first thing that comes to mind. For us, it’s Valentine the calf, who has just celebrated her first birthday on – you guessed it – 14th February! Welcoming new calves is a special time at Acorn Dairy and so we wanted to […]
Name: Jarko Ear tag: 304561 Age: 3 years, 10 months Breed: Mostly Holstein MRI Likes: Jumping in the fresh straw during ‘bedding up time’ each day and the automatic back brushes – happy to queue and wait her turn, however Dislikes: Our pet Labrador (for no good reason) Moo, I’m Jarko! I am […]
Another year has flown by and as the temperatures dropped significantly, our farm team began transitioning the cows to indoor life. Whilst we try to keep them out on the pasture for as long as possible, part of the annual cycle includes bringing them in for a few months, when it is cold and there […]
This month is Organic September, but at Acorn Dairy, a commitment to organic farming is not just for one month – it’s for life. But why are we so dedicated to producing our award-winning milk and butter organically, without the use of harmful chemicals? In short, health of humans, animals and soil. Customers often […]
Now that we’re in December, the countdown to Christmas can officially begin… From the main feast to the treats we leave out for Father Christmas, food is a massive part of the festive experience. When stocking up your fridge, choosing local (and hopefully organic) retailers, such as ourselves, will support the local economy and […]
We have been passionate about farming since the 1920’s, and since converting to organic farming in 1992, we’ve been striving for greater sustainability. In April 2021, we were honoured to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. Having Her Majesty and the Prime Minister recognise not only our hard work so far […]
Organic produce is a major growth industry – sales are up consistently year-on-year – as consumers become increasingly interested in the provenance of their food. But for us at Acorn Dairy, organic isn’t just a fad, or a buzzword – it’s a way of life. We started the transition from intensive, conventional, commodity […]