04/11/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement from Jake’s Farm
Due to the damage caused to our farm’s reputation and business by false allegations and rumors spread by Francis and Emily Horvath, as well as the Durango Farmers Market (DFM) Board of Directors’ failure to follow their own policies in addressing the situation, we regretfully announce that Jake’s Farm will no longer be able to continue regular operations as before.
Rather than following their established rules to address vendor disputes, the DFM Board chose to remove us from the market until Francis and Emily Horvath agreed to stop their complaints and sign a notarized statement allowing our return. Despite our efforts to resolve the matter and reach out directly to the Horvaths, they declined to meet and denied making the allegations—though DFM confirmed in writing that they were the source.
This has been a difficult decision, but as a small, local farm, being excluded from the community market has made it impossible to sustain our operations in the same way. Our mission has always been to bring high-quality local poultry and farm products to our community. As a licensed egg dealer, custom exempt butcher facility, and mobile retail business specializing in handmade sausages, we took pride in serving Durango and surrounding areas with transparency and care.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us throughout the years. We sincerely apologize for the loss this may represent to our community.
We will continue to offer limited meat supplies while they last, as well as our canned goods, freeze-dried products, concentrating on freeze-dried Meals and our new venture—Cone on the Go, featuring ready-to-eat meals.
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Products can be purchased at www.jakesfarmfreezedried.com
Thank you again for your support.
Jonathan and Amy Reid
Jake’s Farm
