Round Up At The Register

Our local producer of duck eggs, Four Acre Farm is in need of community support to help keep their farm and business. The Co-op is holding a fundraiser throughout March to benefit this woman-owned farm in Lewiston, MN.

Sarah has been raising and selling duck eggs since 2016. Her flock of ducks lay eggs seasonally from mid-February through November. Sarah is passionate about animal health and welfare. Her ducks enjoy lots of time outdoors on pasture and are provided with non-GMO feed. The flock is made up of Silver Appleyard ducks, which is a heritage breed that produces the eggs from Four Acre Farm. This dual-purpose breed is naturally suited to small-scale farming, which helps create greater resilience in our food supply, while also preserving the history of this beautiful poultry breed.

Benefits of Duck Eggs

Many customers who are sensitive to chicken eggs find that duck eggs are a great alternative that they can enjoy. Duck eggs are higher in protein (nearly double) than chicken eggs, even when the size difference is taken into consideration. Duck eggs are also richer in antioxidants, omega-3, iron, zinc, and selenium, plus they can have 50% more vitamin A than their chicken counterparts.

Duck eggs are highly prized in the kitchen by chefs and bakers for many reasons. Oftentimes baked goods will rise better, hold their shape better, and be more moist and fluffy when made with duck eggs instead of chicken eggs. Duck eggs are also preferred for cream and custard fillings because they contain less water and more healthy fat, lending a richer flavor.

Let’s help Four Acre Farm achieve their big dreams for their small farm!

Ways you can help

• Round up your purchases at the register when you shop at the Co-op in March. Whether it’s just a few cents or a couple of dollars, it’s up to you. 100% of the proceeds we raise will go directly to supporting Four Acre Farm.
• Share Sarah’s GoFundMe and/or donate there.
• Like and share widely our social media posts (Facebook, Instagram), to help spread the word.
• Buy local when/if you can. This supports our small, local farmers and producers!