Partners
Partnering with The Commons at Morris Farm is all about collaboration, community, and shared values. We bring together local farms, makers, and individuals who share a deep love for purposeful work and authentic connection.
By joining forces with The Commons, partners become part of a supportive local ecosystem dedicated to celebrating regional craftsmanship, sustainable farming, and community engagement.
We are grateful for the support from former Morris Farm Trust volunteers and board members who have been generous with their advice and well wishes.
Our Vision for Community Connection:
Championing Local Agriculture: Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our local farmers by expanding their reach—opening doors to new markets, creating a vibrant physical and digital farmstand, and ensuring Maine-grown goods thrive.
Cultivating Food Sovereignty: Actively dismantling food insecurity in our neighborhood. We are committed to sustaining the Share Shed, providing dignified, free food access in lockstep with local non-profits and donors, and driving sustainable food cycles through "The Loop."
Stewardship of Our Forever Farm: Honoring the soil beneath our feet by safeguarding this historic land for generations to come, managed hand-in-hand with the local farming partners who know it best.
An Open Gate for All: Ensuring this farm remains a shared asset for connection, recreation, and lifelong learning—built entirely through open, collaborative partnerships with our community.
Straw’s Farm
Newcastle, ME
Straw’s Farm is a family-owned livestock farm in MIdcoast. Lee Straw has been a partner with Morris Farm for decades and is key mentor for The Commons. The Straw Farm cows graze the pastures, and the sheep visit for weeks at a time. The team maintains the pastures and harvests the hay crop.
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Healthy Lincoln County
PartnerDamariscotta, ME
Healthy Lincoln County works to increase food access, provide education and resources, and coordinate needs with local pantries, farmers markets, and share tables.
Coastal Maine Popcorn
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Coastal Maine Popcorn handcrafts over 40 small-batch, air-popped sweet and savory popcorn flavors alongside curated local Maine gifts.
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Nick’s Wicked Tasty Fudge
PartnerYork, ME
Nick's Wicked Tasty Fudge is a Maine-based confectioner. Their fudge is handcrafted with quality ingredients to offer rich, traditional fudge in a wide variety of classic and seasonal flavors.
Forage Market
Portland, ME
Forage Market is a Maine-based artisan bakery and cafe known for crafting hand-shaped, wood-fired bagels and sourdough breads using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
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Mom’s Munchies
PartnerFreeport, ME
Mom's Munchies is a Maine-based baker dedicated to crafting delicious cookies, bars, and treats using high-quality, organic, gluten-free, and dairy-free ingredients.
Healing Home Foods
Freeport, ME
Healing Home Foods crafts nutritious, reduced-sugar granolas, raw crackers, and sweet baked grahams made with high-quality, plant-based, and locally sourced organic ingredients.
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Bixby Chocolate
PartnerRockland, ME
Bixby Chocolate crafts premium, ethically sourced caramels, bean-to-bar chocolates and sweet treats made with organic, non-GMO, and gluten-free ingredients.
LunaBee
South Portland, ME
LunaBee is a small apiary crafting raw local honey, seasonal varietals, infused creamed honeys, and handcrafted skincare products using beeswax harvested directly from their own hives.
PartnerOpportunities for Educators and Creators
We believe the true value of a resource is found in how it is shared. The Commons is designed to be a living canvas—a place where educators, creators, and program developers can plug into our land and infrastructure to bring their visions to life. We are actively looking for like-minded partners who want to collaborate, innovate, and build rooted educational programming using the shared resources of Morris Farm. If you’re ready to teach, inspire, and grow the next generation, we’ve got a seat at the table for you.
Current Opportunities in the Works:
informal bird inventory
owl population survey
bird box construction for owls / kestrels
composting program