Abra Morawiec
Grand Quail Chancellor

Chris Pinto
God King Turkey Wrangler

Uncompromising Quality
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Before founding Feisty Acres, Abra & Chris acquired their farming chops working for a variety of different agricultural operations both domestic and abroad. Abra was first introduced to agriculture on a large scale while serving as a volunteer for the United States Peace Corps in Mali, West Africa. Chris spent time at Fort Hill Farm in Connecticut and worked on dairies in Alabama. It wasn't until 2012, however, that Abra & Chris crossed paths as apprentices at a commercial organic vegetable farm on the North Fork of Long Island. While they worked together moving irrigation pipe, running tractor mounted transplanters, and harvesting vegetables for market, they shared their farm and business ideals and realized there was a lot in common between them. As they continued to work and manage other people's farms, they couldn't shake the idea of one day striking out on their own. And, inevitably as most good stories go, they fell in love.

Since 2015, Farmers Abra & Chris grow and care for pasture raised specialty poultry. It first began with quail, but has now expanded to include other species such as: French Guinea Fowl, Silkie Chicken, heritage breed ducks, heritage breed chickens and various heritage breed turkeys. In the autumn of 2023, they relocated their farm to Schoharie County—in upstate New York—from the North Fork of Long Island. After eight years of leasing farmland and building a reputation for high quality poultry, it was time to settle into their forever farm. With affordable access to more land, infrastructure, and agricultural resources, Feisty Acres will soon expand into raising more poultry in addition to small ruminants and pigs to better serve their local and NYC clientele.

Eating is a conversation with nature, and nature has a strong voice in what is said.

- Amy Halloran

Recent Press

Farmer Abra: maintaining a healthy, diverse flock - North Fork Works, Hazel Kahan

Suffolk County case raises questions about possible spread of avian influenza strain in flocks - The Suffolk Times

Is meat bad for the planet? This North Fork farmer might change your opinion - The Northforker

“Pasture Raised Game Birds & Specialty Poultry with Abra Morawiec, Episode 98” - The Rural Woman Podcast

“Secrets of the Off Season: Tending the Birds at Feisty Acres Farm” - The Northforker

“North Fork Poultry and Egg CSAs Solve Both Breakfast and Dinner” - The Northforker

“Now is the time to order your North Fork turkey” - The Northforker

“Get Insider Tips from Top Chefs and Farmers on the North Fork Foodie Film Tour” - The Northforker

“Dozens of chickens stolen from Feisty Acres Farm in Southold, police say” - Newsday

“Farmer Abra on Pandemic Farming” - North Fork Works

“Small Farms in N.Y. Are Experiencing a Surprising Boom. Here’s Why.” - The New York Times

“Some North Fork CSAs to Sign Up for This Year” - The Northforker

20 Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2020 - The Northforker

“Thanksgiving Turkey Alternatives: 5 Birds You Should Eat Instead” - HuffPost

“Pasture-raised Poultry Farms Opt Out of Organic Certification Without Sacrificing Sustainability” - The Northforker

“On the North Fork, a Model for Repurposing Food Waste Emerges” - Edible Long Island

“Poultry in Motion” - Newsday

“Alternative Poultry: Getting Creative” - Acres USA

“Pecking Order” - The New York Post

“Francesca and Marisa Seek a Fresh Feisty Turkey for Thanksgiving” - 150ish

“Quail Gets the Spotlight at Le Coq Rico” - Michelin Guide

"The Chickens Come Home to Roost on Long Island's North Fork" - The New York Times
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"Girl Scouts Raise Bobwhite Quail to Help Prevent Lyme Disease" - Riverhead News Review
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"Here's What Its Like to Be a New Farmer on the East End" - Riverhead News Review
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"Long Island Farmer Releasing Birds That Eat Ticks" - Fox 5 News

"Quail Takes Center Stage in One Farmer's Fight to Preserve the Ecosystem" - Slow Food USA