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Now 50, Willey Farms continues to thrive in Townsend

Recovery from 2018 fire was always part of the family plan

By Craig Anderson
Posted 7/29/25

Upgrade plans were underway as the Willey Farms family watched the Townsend produce market be destroyed by a fire seven years ago.

Following the blaze — caused by an electrical malfunction — just a small part of the site’s greenhouse remained, and there was $6 million in damage.

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