The addition will provide space for processing, production flow improvements, shipping on the main floor and employee amenity space on the second floor. The existing traffic flow and onsite parking are to remain, with the loading docks to be relocated and reconfigured to accommodate larger vehicles. The existing retail space will not be increased but will be shifted to the west on the main floor.
Townsend Butchers focus on niche areas of the meat-packing business are part of a trend toward boutique specialization in the local agricultural sector.