Addison County Relocalization Network (ACORN)

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Addison County Relocalization Network (ACORN)

ACORN's mission is to promote the growth and health of local food and agriculture in Addison County

ACORN's mission is to promote the growth and health of local food and agriculture in Vermont’s Champlain Valley by providing support to our farmers and food producers, engaging in food education and ensuring access to healthy food for all members of our community.

09/13/2026

Preparations for Tour de Farms THIS SATURDAY are well under way 🤯

We still have tickets available, register at the link in our bio!!

09/11/2026

Announcing our Farm Stop and Vendor pairings for the 2026 Tour de Farms! This is a can’t-miss lineup 🌼

Stop 1 @ Morgan Horse Farm: Snacks Chata churros, Frog Hollow Farms granola, Rogers Farmstead yogurt, Vermont Coffee Company® cold brew

Stop 2 @ Monument Farms: Monument Farms Dairy fresh milk, Dakin Farm cheese and meats, Yalla Vermont hummus and tzatziki

Stop 3 @ Sunrise Orchards: Sunrise Orchards apples, Lemon Fair Honeyworks honeycomb and honey, Stonewood Farm turkey sausage, Daily Chocolate chocolate bark bites

Stop 4 @ Purple Barn Farm: Nathaniel Severy strawberry jam, Frog Hollow Farmstead crackers, Misty Hollow Farm dahlias, Champlain Valley Creamery cheese, Migrant Justice Vermont Way Foods Cheese with Dignity,

Stop 5 @ Blue Ledge Farm: Greg & Hannah / Vermont Cheese cheese, Holy Halvah halvah, Triple H Greenhouse pork sausage and specialty jams, Valley Clayplain Forest Farm black current oxymel, Alejandra Perez tacos and burritos* for purchase

Stop 6 @ West Salisbury Refreshment Stop: Strafford Organic Creamery ice cream

Stop 7 @ Elmer Farm: Elmer Farm veggies, Catherine maple syrup, Bridport Creamery LLC cheese curds, YOLO snacks popcorn

There are still tickets available! Register at the link in our bio. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind adventure, complete with an afterparty hosted by Experience Middlebury

09/08/2026

Check this out! ACSD’s Food Service Director Steven Marinelli shows off the equipment he uses to process and distribute local food sourced through the ACORN Food Hub, such as salsa and sliced cucumbers, which is then distributed from a central commissary kitchen to all the schools in his district.🎉

Many thanks to the Henry P. Kendall Foundation for consistently supporting Farm to School programs and a more resilient food system in our region through their Food Vision Prize.

09/03/2026

You’ve never seen a prize basket like this one!! Tour de Farms riders and super fans of ACORN can fundraise for amazing gifts this year 🌟

Our top fundraiser for Tour de Farms will win a localvore’s dream basket including:

* 2 free tickets to the 2027 Tour de Farms
* Limited Edition Tour de Farms jersey
* Custom Tour de Farms bivo Water Bottle
* Custom Tour de Farms Kula Cloth ®
* Villa Hoop Earrings from Rackk & Ruin Jewelry
* Socks from Darn Tough Socks
* Gift Card to Vermont Cookie Love
* Gift Card to Alchemist Beer
* Sampler packs from local food and beverage purveyors like Golden Rule Mead and Vermont Creamery
* And more!

The top 4 runner up fundraisers will get a choice of a custom TDF Bivo water bottle, custom TDF Kula Cloth, or a pair of Darn Tough socks ‼️

Sign up to become a fundraiser for Tour de Farms at the link in our bio.

09/02/2026

Our Tour de Farms window display is up! Check it out, right next to the National Bank of Middlebury building 🌟 Register today for Tour de Farms at the link in our bio, just a few short weeks left before we ride!

Thank you Kathryn and Experience Middlebury for setting us up ♥️

09/01/2026

There are still tickets available for this year’s Tour de Farms 🚴 Register at the link in our bio!

It takes a village to raise a Tour like this one, thank you so much to all of our sponsors to for your support!

08/21/2026

Yesterday’s Farmacy was an especially fun one!

Shish*to peppers, watermelon, and eggplant from Old Road Farm 🍉
Onions, cilantro, and salad turnips from Green & Gold CSA 🧅
Tomatoes and cherry tomatoes from Last Resort Farm 🍅
Celery, beets, and green beans from Jump Rope Farm 🫜
Cantaloupe, cucumbers, and zucchini from HOPE, gleaned from Elmer Farm and Lalumiere Farm 🥒

Summer is still in full swing 🕺🏿

08/18/2026

It's your last chance to save on Tour de Farms early bird tickets! Dont miss out, prices increase on August 21 🚨

Celebrate the bounty of Vermont's harvest season as you pedal through picturesque farmland, stop at farms, and enjoy delicious local food and drink from local vendors along the way🎉

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/VT/Middlebury/TourdeFarms

No one is turned away for lack of funds. For scholarship or volunteer opportunities, please email [email protected].

08/14/2026

Abby and Lisa tabled at the First Fridays event at the Sheldon Museum last week 🕺🏿

Thanks to all who stopped by and chatted about ACORN’s programs. We look forward to seeing you next time 💌

08/06/2026

Pack an ACORN Summer CSA with us! 🫐

Our summer season is almost over but you can still get in on amazing local goodies this fall! Sign up for the ACORN Fall CSA at the link in our bio 🌟

Address

616 Exchange Street
Middlebury, VT
05753

Telephone

+18022656255

Website

http://www.acornvt.org/, https://acornfoodhub.localfoodmarketplace.com/

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