Production
Where is the plum tree?
Next to the cherry tree?
What is admission of the blackbeerry festival?
15.00. 2 year olds and younger are free.
Are we still doing the temp chart?
Yes, this is required by the health department.
What is our mission?
Connecting your family to your food.
Where is our meat butchered?
We have our meat processed at a USDA certified processing facility. We one day hope to have the certified facilities on the farm to do this in house.
Are we pet friendly.
Pets are not allowed due to food safety.
Smoking, outside food and drink, and pets are not allowed.
Can we slice the honey oat bread.
Yes. If the guest requests we can. However, the reason we do not is because the loaf has a longer shelf life when the customer gets it home.
What is one goal (not achieved yet) that you have for the farm?
perfecting our craft
Will we be selling turkey at Thanksgiving.
No. Unfortunately we do not have the staffing to be able to raise turkeys this year. We did raise turkeys 3 years ago.
How many days is the farm open?
363 days. We are closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Is admission required to enter the Market & Deli?
No. Admission is required to enter the farm.
How long as Mortimer Farms been here?
In 2006, the historical farm that had been a regular sight during the Mortimer family's daily journey back and forth from town was sold to developers, left abandoned and neglected. Weeds took over, surpassing the height of our tractors, and buildings were either sold, demolished, or stripped bare. Distressed by this deterioration, the mayor of Dewey-Humboldt and the development owners approached our family, requesting our assistance in revitalizing the land and caring for this historic gem.
Responding to the call, in 2010 we embarked on a long-term lease with the property owners, breathing new life into what is now Mortimer Farms. Our primary mission was clear—to restore the land and provide the public with an authentic working farm experience, reconnecting them with the story of their food. While the developers envisioned homes overtaking the landscape, our unwavering dedication lay in preserving the farm's integrity and heritage.
Ten years flew by, and at the culmination of our tenth anniversary, an extraordinary twist of fate occurred. On December 30, 2020, an unexpected opportunity presented itself—the chance to bid on the property we had lovingly nurtured. It was a breathtaking moment for our entire family, a true miracle. Today, we stand overjoyed as proud owners of the entire property, once destined for development but now saved from its fate after 17+ years of development plans.
What is being plowed (saw a tractor out there)?
Corn maze and pumpkin fields
When we have festivals why dont we have more vendors?
Vendor success is very important to us and we cannot guarantee this on smaller festivals.
We are certified organic but in many cases we grow better than organic practices.
What is the mantra/goal of the farm?
Mission
Connecting your family to your food.
Manifesto
We believe in being stewards of this planet and its resources. We believe in practicing smart and sustainable farming techniques. We believe that community and connection are at the heart of a good life. We believe in extending kindness, thoughtfulness, and hospitality to all we meet. We believe in embracing change and improving daily. We believe that experiences are far more valuable than things and that spending quality time together is the very best way to spend our time. We believe in discovering beauty, marveling in it, and savoring every moment.
We believe in preserving and honoring the importance of agriculture. We believe that as we share our story, we are also sharing the story of Arizona and American agriculture. We believe food is the thing that connects us all. We believe it’s time for the pendulum to swing back to the basics of slow food, shopping local, scratch cooking, gathering together, and buying directly from the farmer. We believe in “connecting your family to your food”.
This is the heart behind Mortimer Farms and the principles that drive us in all that we do.