Farm House will be retail extension of local food movement

Part of the mystery surrounding what is going on at the former Country Hearth location was revealed when the plywood sheeting that has encased the front of the building all winter was removed, revealing a new storefront.

The location will open a year from now as Farm House, an extension of the Farm Table Foundation complex. The building is connected to the rest of the Farm Table Foundation by a side door.

Peter Henry says that the building will feature local farm products such as fresh meat, produce, cheeses, soups, dressings, condiments and baked goods produced in the Farm Table kitchens.

“The setting will be similar in some ways to a deli for people who want real food but don’t have the time to cook or wait for it,” Henry said.

“There will be the same level of authenticity as if you were buying from an area farm,” Henry said of the food offerings. “You can buy honest, farm fresh food without driving all over the country.”

The store will have a counter for morning coffee and a limited menu of items that can be prepared at the restaurant before and quickly warmed.

“There’s a need for more breakfast offerings in Amery,” Henry said.

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