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Wright family keeps busy with farm life, school and nature

Benjamin Herrold
Apr 25, 2021
Apr 25, 2021 Updated May 11, 2021

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The Wright family farms near Emden, Mo., and participate in a variety of school activities. Here, the family poses for a photo the day of a track meet.

Photos courtesy of Matt Wright

Abigail and Elisabeth Wright help feed cattle on their farm. Matt Wright says the four-day school week gives more time for farm activities.

Photos courtesy of Matt Wright

Levi and Nathan Wright help clean a tractor on their family farm.

Photos courtesy of Matt Wright

Abigail and Elisabeth Wright help clean a planter.

Photos courtesy of Matt Wright

The Wright kids play in the North River on their farm. Matt Wright says it is one of the family’s favorite activities.

Photos courtesy of Matt Wright

Abigail and Elisabeth Wright practice playing their instruments on the porch at the family farm.

Photos courtesy of Matt Wright

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Benjamin Herrold

Like a lot of farm families with young kids, the Wright family keeps busy. Matt and Erin Wright and their four kids run the farm and participate in a variety of activities.

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Erin Wright teaches at the local Marion County R-2 school and coaches on the kids’ track and basketball teams, in addition to her role as mom and working on the farm.
Photos courtesy of Matt Wright

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Levi and Nathan Wright head into school.
Photos courtesy of Matt Wright

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