Mörby gård: A legacy of organic farming and community spirit

Mörby gård is an organic farm, mill and shop where tradition and history are intertwined with the present day. It is a living testament to modern organic farming, heritage, and community spirit.

Anna Alm’s family has owned the farm Mörby gård for over 300 years. Located in the southwest of Finland, it is one of the oldest farms in the area, dating back to the 14th century. Alm, who grew up on the farm, runs Mörby gård alongside wife Teresa Pieper, and the couple has cultivated a sanctuary for the local community and visitors alike, offering high-quality organic products while fostering connections.

Photo: Jenny Perklén

“The farming profession can be lonely at times, but our farm shop has become a wonderful place for locals and visitors to come to,” Pieper says. The farm is also situated near the iconic town of Fiskars and close to the historic old town of Ekenäs (Tammisaari), attracting many passersby.

The farm has 25 cows and their calves, who are free to roam the farm’s pastures as long as there is grass growing. “The cows have free access to the outdoors all year and are out on the pastures from May to October. The cows graze on the fields and natural pastures, which helps to maintain biodiversity, so they are doing an important job,” Alm explains.

Mörby gård’s farm shop specialises in organic meat cuts, as well as a range of grains, grown and processed at the farm’s mill. The shop is particularly popular among bakers, due to the extensive selection of speciality flours and all kinds of grain products, from flakes to wholegrain and sourdough baking ingredients. “There is something satisfying about producing food from scratch and being able to say we did that!” says Alm.

Photo: Jenny Perklén

During the Christmas season, the farm shop turns into an atmospheric winter wonderland with its Christmas market, where farm products are sold alongside local gift items, as well as products and delicacies from other local farmers.

Alm and Pieper have big plans in the pipeline: they have renovated rooms in the main manor house-like farm building, with the idea of offering visitors the chance to book a stay at Mörby gård and experience farm life. “This lifestyle is quite unique, and we want to invite people to see what it’s all about,” Alm concludes. “We are passionate food producers and believe that we should be able to eat good quality meat, if we choose to eat meat, and truly understand where our food comes from.”

Anna Alm and Teresa Pieper. Photo: Jenny Perklén

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