Update from Acorn Acres Farmstead:

We were able to get the maximum amount that insurance allowed so that was a great thing. They even allowed for the value of the meat that we had and the freezers. It didn’t cover the full amount but we were happy with that. We purchased an enclosed trailer to house our freezers and further our deliveries and mobile setups once we get products back in stock. The GoFundMe and other donations were vital in purchasing the trailer. Currently we are looking at metal buildings to rebuild a new farm shop to better serve our community and offer other products from local small businesses. We will have pork, chicken, and beef back in stock within the next few weeks.

We’d like to thank everyone who has called, texted, donated, said kind words, or sent warm thoughts. All of these have helped us get through this time better, knowing that we had a supportive community on our side. We are eager to get back to normal and be able to serve our customers like we would like to. We know that the future for our family is bright and we will come back stronger and more prepared than we have been in the past.

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The Feast Down East Food Hub is reaching out on behalf of Acorn Acres Farmstead, a family farm located in Mt. Olive owned and operated by Josh and Kim Stroud. Acorn Acres focuses on regenerative practices to provide their community with pasture-raised chicken, pork and turkey, as well as health-boosting value-added products with Elderberry. They also provide outdoor and agriculture-based learning opportunities for both children and adults through field trips and summer camp programs.

In the early morning hours of Tuesday Oct. 7th their farm shop building caught on fire, most likely from an electrical source. Local fire departments responded quickly, but everything in the building was destroyed, despite their efforts. Thankfully everyone- including all of the animals- were left unharmed and safe.

This building contained all of their hard work over the past year and a half since they moved to their new farm . All of their freezers full of products were destroyed, as well as all of their processing and packaging materials that they used for their retail products. This building also contained the majority of their farm tools and maintenance items that they used daily around the farm to keep their operation going.

Plans are already in the works to rebuild and come back better to provide their community with clean, healthy food. They are very thankful for all of the kind words, prayers, offers to help, and support of any kind that they have received since this unfortunate event took place.

Currently, their biggest hurdle is getting another farm shop/ storage building set up and replacing their freezers so that they are able to get inventory back in stock and start earning income as soon as possible.

Acorn Acres Farmstead would be grateful for any and all support during this difficult time. Any contribution would be helpful to getting their operation up and running to full capacity again- whether that be monetarily, in well wishes, or sharing this campaign.

Thank you for your support.