Beyond the Label: How We Source with Purpose
How Acme Farms + Kitchen Chooses Our Farmers and Vendors
We know that great meals start with great ingredients. That’s why we go beyond the labels and take the time to carefully choose the farmers, ranchers, makers, and bakers we work with. Our sourcing decisions aren’t just about what’s available—they’re about what’s best for our health, our planet, and our community.
Our Standards for Sourcing
We don’t cut corners when it comes to our food. We prioritize farmers who practice regenerative agriculture—farming in a way that heals the soil, increases biodiversity, and improves water cycles. This approach doesn’t just produce healthier food; it supports the entire ecosystem and keeps farmland thriving for generations to come.
We also look for organic standards and practices. Not everything has to be Certified Organic, but it does have to meet organic standards. Why? Because organic farming avoids synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, relying instead on natural methods that build soil health—and inevitably, our health. (Check out our blog post [HERE] to see why this matters.)
Caring for Animals and the Land
The way animals are raised matters—not just for their well-being, but for ours too. We partner with ranchers who prioritize animal welfare, like Widnor Farms, where animals are pasture-raised, free to roam, and live as they should. This leads to healthier animals, which means better-quality meat and a more ethical food system.
Factory farming is the opposite. It prioritizes efficiency and profit over animal welfare, leading to overcrowded conditions, poor health, and environmental damage. We refuse to be part of that system. Instead, we seek out small, local farmers who raise animals with care and respect.
We also work with farmers who take care of the land—using techniques like crop rotation, cover cropping, and reduced tillage to maintain soil health and prevent erosion. When you choose Acme Farms + Kitchen, you’re supporting producers who prioritize sustainability every step of the way.
Relationships Matter
For us, sourcing isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about knowing the people behind the food. We build real relationships with our farmers and producers, visiting their farms, understanding their methods, and making sure our values align.
Take Hedlin’s Family Farm, for example. They’ve been farming sustainably for generations, growing organic-standard produce with care. By working with them, we’re not just getting high-quality ingredients; we’re supporting a family and a way of farming that values people and the planet.
Our Commitment to the Planet
Every sourcing decision we make is driven by a simple but powerful goal: to create a healthier food system. By choosing farmers and vendors who prioritize sustainability, we’re helping to shift the way food is grown and raised.
When you choose Acme Farms + Kitchen, you can trust that every ingredient has been carefully sourced to meet our high standards. We’re proud to support farmers, ranchers, makers, and bakers who are just as committed to sustainability as we are.
Thank you for being part of this movement. Together, we’re creating change—one meal at a time.