Faces of Massachusetts Agriculture

The Pray Family

Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth

(left to right) Richard Pray, Sr., Mackenzie Pray Smith, Ryan Duquette, Courtney Cherico, Frances Pray, Laura Smith, Marie Pray and Richard Pray, Jr.

Richard and Marie Pray run the 150 acre Oakdale Farm in Rehoboth with their daughter Laura. The Pray's operation includes 10 greenhouses and the Country Barn store where they sell their farm products and specialty items. They raise vegetables, fruits, and flowers and produce jams, jellies, prepared foods and baked goods.

The Prays have participated in several MDAR programs including the Farm Viability Enhancement Program and the Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program. They are also active in the Buy Local campaign organized by the Southeastern Mass. Agricultural Partnership.