History John Wright Turkeys

The farm story of the Wright family began in 1964 when John Wright Sr. completed his agricultural college education. He started the turkey enterprise, initially selling New York dressed turkeys to local butchers. However, only about 50 turkeys were sold directly from the farm during those early years.

In the year 2000, the Wrights joined the TFTA (Turkey Farmers of America), which encouraged them to expand their farm gate trade. As a result, they started selling turkeys directly to customers, and the business began to flourish. By the previous year (2022), they were able to sell almost 500 turkeys directly to customers, along with supplying local butchers and farm shops.

Originally, the farm had a mix of dairy, arable, and livestock enterprises. They used to grow wheat, barley, and clover leys for sheep. Additionally, they raised beef cattle and pigs. However, during the 1990s, there was a crash in the farming market, which led them to sell off their cattle and pigs. As a result, the farm evolved into an all-arable operation, focusing on growing wheat, barley, oilseed rape, and beans.

Fast forward to the year 2020, John Wright Jr. has taken charge of the turkey-growing aspect of the farm. He is leading the efforts to raise fresh, free-range bronze turkeys. Assisting him in this endeavor are his loyal turkey dogs, Molly and Spike. With the help of his family, John Jr. is determined to spread the word about their high-quality, free-range turkeys far and wide.

Throughout the years, the Wright family’s farm has seen its fair share of changes and challenges. However, their commitment to producing top-notch products and embracing new opportunities has allowed them to adapt and thrive in the agricultural industry.