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Family's joy has no boundaries
Phillipses delight in farming lifestyle
Joyful Acres
Siblings Erin (bass), Isaac (guitar), Luke (violin) and Morgan Phillips (piano) perform a harmonic rendition of a gospel song in their house at Joyful Acres Farm. Younger brothers Benjamin and Joseph, 10 and 11, respectively, also sing. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff
SPRINGFIELD — Joyful Acres Farm consists of 40 acres. Its impact extends far beyond its boundaries, however.