Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Where does the Morris name come from?

A. The name comes from Forrst Morris who owned and ran the farm before it became what it is today. You can read more about the the farm history here.

Q. Where is the farm located?

A. The farm is located in Wiscasset, Maine. You can get detailed directions here.

Q. What types of animals are at the farm?

A. You can usually see cows (Jerseys), pigs, chickens, rabbits, goats, and of course a few dogs and cats. You can read more about the farm animals here.

Q. Is the farm organic?

A. The Morris Farm's pastures, dairy cows, raspberry patch, and garden are certified organic. Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association L.L.C. is the certifying agent, and we must comply with the federal rules to label our products organic.

Q. What does it mean that the land and cows are certified organic?

A. It means that we do not use any synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides on the land and our cows are never treated with antibiotics or hormones.

Q. Is the poultry organic?

A. Our broilers are fed organic grain and raised outside to forage for themselves on the pasture. Our turkeys and laying hens are free-range and natural, meaning that they are never fed medicated feed and they are able to roam around and have access to the out-of-doors.

Q. Where does the funding come from?

A. The funding which helps sustain the farm comes from the products sold at the farm, membership fees, donors, and federal and state grants.

Q. Are there any jobs available at the farm?

A. Check out the current job postings here.

Q. What is raw milk?

A. Raw milk is unpasteurized and unhomogenized. Raw milk is legal to sell in the state of Maine and only a handful of other states. The Morris Farm has a raw milk license and you can read about the Morris Farm's raw milk (which is for sale) here.

Q. How much does it cost to visit?

A. Visitors are always free to stop by the farm for a visit. There are also various school programs and camps which have fees associated with them.