For over 60 years, and through four generations, the Wright family of Wicomico County, Maryland has provided the local community, as well as vacationers, superior agricultural products. 

What started out as a part-time learning process for Charles M. Wright, Jr., has now evolved into a well-managed farming business and 13,000 square foot retail market, providing only the highest quality vegetables and fruits, plus seasonal and gift items for their customers.  No more are the days of selling vegetables off the back of the pickup… the Wrights have grown tremendously through family tradition and values, determination and commitment to quality and are now a familiar landmark along Route 50 in Mardela Springs, Maryland. 

Charles M. Wright, III helped grow the business, bringing in sons, Charles IV and Tim. Although Charles III and his wife, Nancy, continue to support the growth of the family business, Charles IV now manages the daily activities of the farm. Charles IV and his wife, Michelle, have taken the family’s vision for a retail farmers market, and guided it into reality.  The new market, which opened in October, 2001 has allowed the Wrights to share not only their delicious fruits and vegetables, but expand into home and garden items, giftware, an in-store bakery and on-site greenhouse.

Their steady growth has not allowed one thing to change, however:  the family’s commitment to their customers.   Friendly Eastern Shore hospitality abounds every time you enter the market or enjoy the activities available on the farm.  The Wrights enjoy seeing the many loyal customers return year after year, and love making the new friends who come through each season. 

In addition to their vision for growth, the Wrights believe in preserving agriculture through education and awareness.  Charles IV is active with the boards of the Wicomico County Farm Bureau and Maryland-Delaware Watermelon Association, and provides enrichment programs for local young farmers.  Charles IV actively follows ag-land preservation and farm legislation within the state government.  The Wrights firmly believe in the future of agriculture, especially on the Delmarva Peninsula.  

Beginning during the 2001 season and continuing today, the Wrights embraced the opportunity to have local children and families tour their farm and participate in activities through school or daycare field trips, or during a weekend stop when traveling. Over 1,800 children and teachers participate in field trips to Wright's Market each season! From educational corn and pumpkin mazes, to a hayride or special on-the-farm crafts, the Wrights provide the opportunity to have fun while learning about life on the farm and the importance of agriculture.  After all, as Charles IV explains while pointing to his children, Charles V and Morgan, “Don’t  forget… that’s our future.  Yours and mine.”

The Wright family welcomes you to their farm and market, and looks forward to serving you for years, and generations, to come.

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Last Update:  March 20, 2005

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