Acorn Acres Farm (Chesterton, IN)
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Acorn Acres Farm (Chesterton, IN)
What's NewRecipesOur Story
Welcoming Stew Season! (+ This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Welcoming Stew Season! (+ This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

With winter just around the corner, we're welcoming stew season with open arms! Have you tried our bowl-licking-good beef stew recipe?

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Sarah HighlenDecember 6, 2021
Preparing Our Pastures for Winter (+ This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Preparing Our Pastures for Winter (+ This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

As temperatures keep dropping at our farm, we're steadily preparing for the winter season. Our cows' pasture is being extended so they have more room to graze.

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Sarah HighlenNovember 29, 2021
This Week's Special Hours (+ Meat, Dairy & Veggies Availability)
This Week's Special Hours (+ Meat, Dairy & Veggies Availability)

Surprise: we're open today! We'll also be open Tuesday & Wednesday from 10am to 6pm, and closed the rest of the week.

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Sarah HighlenNovember 22, 2021
Sicilian Pasta Salad (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Sicilian Pasta Salad (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

Looking for a new favorite side to add to your seasonal dinners? How about a Sicilian pasta salad, served warm or cold with organic rigatoni dressed in extra virgin olive oil, shaved cheese, and fresh or dried herbs.

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Sarah HighlenNovember 17, 2021
Turkeys are sold out for 2021!
Turkeys are sold out for 2021!

Thanks for buying local! Stop by the farm store to pick up more delicious ingredients for your seasonal dinners.

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Sarah HighlenNovember 15, 2021
Family, Friends, & Delicious Local Dinner (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Family, Friends, & Delicious Local Dinner (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

Spending time with family and friends warms our hearts, no matter the time of year. Make this season extra memorable with local pastured 18+ lb turkeys (we'll be accepting order until Monday at noon, or while supplies last!), plus so much more from our farm store.

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Sarah HighlenNovember 12, 2021
Gear Up for Soup Season! (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Gear Up for Soup Season! (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

Ah, soup season... one of our favorites! Warm up with delicious bone broth or meaty stew with our grass-fed beef & lamb bones, and pastured & chicken bones too.

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Sarah HighlenNovember 8, 2021
Spice Up Your Weekly Meals! (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Spice Up Your Weekly Meals! (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

We all sometimes fall into a culinary rut and while basic recipes can be comforting, they can also become routine and not-so-fun. Fortunately for you, we have just the thing at our farm store to spice up your weekly meals: Pure Indian Foods' delicious spices, all ethically-sourced and organic.

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Sarah HighlenNovember 1, 2021
Free-range Turkeys, Fresh Produce, & More! (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Free-range Turkeys, Fresh Produce, & More! (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

Turkeys are getting nervous because it’s almost that time of the year! Make sure to get your order in soon; we'll have limited quantities of pastured turkey, and plenty of other seasonal goods.

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Sarah HighlenOctober 25, 2021
Build the Perfect Salmon Burger (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Build the Perfect Salmon Burger (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

If you haven't tried our Kvarøy salmon, we're sorry to say you've been missing out!

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Sarah HighlenOctober 18, 2021Comment
Regenerative Farming & New Box Planters (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Regenerative Farming & New Box Planters (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

A lot of thought goes into preparing our farm for winter while sticking to our non-negotiable regenerative and sustainable practices.

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Sarah HighlenOctober 11, 2021Comment
It's Officially Pumpkin Season! (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
It's Officially Pumpkin Season! (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

Fall is officially here! It’s the season for potassium-rich pumpkins and squash: Butternuts, Baby Butternuts, Acorn, Delicata, & Spaghetti squash.

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Sarah HighlenOctober 4, 2021Comment
A Little Bit About Our Grass-fed Beef (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
A Little Bit About Our Grass-fed Beef (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

Meet Rosie, part of our grass-fed, pastured cow crew on the farm. She loves roaming the fields and chowing down on a natural diet of grasses, just as nature intended.

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Sarah HighlenSeptember 27, 2021Comment
Our Sustainable Farm: From Cover Crops to Delicious Produce (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Our Sustainable Farm: From Cover Crops to Delicious Produce (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

Beets, and kale, and more, oh my! Joanna pulled out this enormous beet from our fields, where it was planted to give nutrients back to the soil – we never use industrial fertilizers.

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Sarah HighlenSeptember 20, 2021Comment
New Sausages Just In Time for Fall! (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
New Sausages Just In Time for Fall! (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

Get ready to welcome the fall season with our new variety of sausages, including Fresh Kielbasa, Merguez, Oaxacan Adobo, and much more!

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Sarah HighlenSeptember 13, 2021Comment
Fire Up the Grill for Tasty, Nutritious Lamb (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Fire Up the Grill for Tasty, Nutritious Lamb (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

Have you tried our grass-fed, organically-raised lamb? If not, we're sorry to say you're missing out! We're big fans of our chops, patties, and ground lamb, which is not only versatile but has more nutrients and flavor than most cuts.

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Sarah HighlenSeptember 6, 2021Comment
Enjoy the Summer Harvest Bounty (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Enjoy the Summer Harvest Bounty (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

Don’t let the pigs be the only ones enjoying the summer harvest bounty! We're your year-long farmers market, featuring local produce each season.

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Sarah HighlenAugust 30, 2021Comment
Veggies for Summer & Beyond! (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Veggies for Summer & Beyond! (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

Get 'em while it's hot (outside)! Stock up on seasonal veggies like cabbage, green beans, beets, peppers, and lots more.

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Sarah HighlenAugust 23, 2021Comment
Melon at the Lakeshore (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Melon at the Lakeshore (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

Is your family looking to beat the heat and have some summer fun? Get ready for the perfect beach day with local watermelon and cantaloupe!

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Sarah HighlenAugust 16, 2021Comment
Cuts for Grilling ☀ (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)
Cuts for Grilling ☀ (+This Week's Meat, Dairy & Veggies)

We appreciate our customers and work hard to provide and harvest the freshest produce, meats, and more – your smiles and kindness make it all worth it! Seasons go by in the blink of an eye with constantly changing weather and patterns, and harvesting at the peak of freshness is one of our top priorities.

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Sarah HighlenAugust 9, 2021Comment
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Acorn Acres is a local family farm serving Northwest Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Chicago/suburbs.


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362 Indian Boundary Rd
Chesterton, IN 
(near Lemon Tree)

(219) 214-1309

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Farm Shop Hours:

Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Closed Sunday - Tuesday because we're staying busy on the farm!

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