Ingalls Wilder, Laura (1933). Farmer Boy. New York NY: HarperCollins. pp. 240–51. ISBN 978-006-4400039. Farm Boy expanding to three locations in London". London. September 30, 2014 . Retrieved June 2, 2020.

Farm Boy CEO Jeff York himself has called the grocer a hybrid between Trader Joe's and Whole Foods but 25% cheaper – and we think that's the perfect description. Battle for Toronto A son and grandson of actors, Michael has acting in his blood and enjoys collaborating and performing live adaptations of his books at festivals, concerts and theatres. Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching’Guardian - Crompton, Sarah (3 September 2010). "Farm Boy, Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh". The Telegraph . Retrieved 19 November 2015.In December 1981, Collette and Jean-Louis Bellemare opened the first Farm Boy on Cumberland Street in Cornwall, Ontario. At that time, the modest 300 sq. ft. store sold only produce. [3] The original store was moved in 1984 by Jean-Louis and his brother Normand Bellemare. [3] [4] The move to their 5,000 sq. ft. (460 m 2) [5] Sydney Street location allowed them to expand their products beyond produce with dairy, deli, cheese, and meat product lines. An in-store bakery and bulk food were later added. [3] Expansion [ edit ] I think Farm Horse because it's about my home and because I know every lane, every hedge and every field in the book because it's right outside my window. It's very close to my heart and Michael Foreman's illustrations are simply to die for. He really responded to it beautifully."

By 1992, the success of Farm Boy allowed the family to expand the business into Ottawa. Beginning on Centrum Boulevard in Orleans, the company expanded in Ottawa with eight additional stores by 2007. [4] Store openings included Nepean (1996), Hillside Plaza on Montreal Road (1997), Kanata (1997), Blossom Park (2003), and a second Orleans location (2004). The Ottawa expansion continued with new stores in Barrhaven (2006), Blue Heron Mall on Bank Street (2006), and the Kanata Signature Centre (2007). [6] Ottawa continued gaining Farm Boy locations at Britannia Plaza (2011), Stittsville (2011), Place d'Orleans (2012), which was the first store to offer an in store eating area. From humble beginnings, to now over 47 fresh market stores and legions of loyal fans across Ontario, we’ve remained dedicated to keeping true to our roots and providing our customers with:

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That grocer is Farm Boy and they're set to expand nationwide as part of Sobey's push to compete with the Loblaws, Whole Foods and Metro. Whetstone, David (1 December 2015). "Michael Morpurgo explains why Seven Stories is the best place for his literary archive". Chronicle Live . Retrieved 3 December 2015. Berkshire Partners to Invest in Farm Boy". www.berkshirepartners.com. November 13, 2012 . Retrieved April 18, 2019. The Farm Boy” is inspired by his parents, George and Teresa, both from farm families and the second generation to live and work at Woodard Farm in Waterbury Center. Ottawa's beloved Farm Boy stores to be sold to owner of Sobeys grocery chain". Ottawa. September 24, 2018 . Retrieved September 24, 2018.

Michael Morpurgo on his sequel to War Horse, Telegraph". The Telegraph. 27 July 2010 . Retrieved 19 November 2015. For Waterbury farmer George Woodard, life on the farm isn't just a way of life. It's what inspires him to entertain people through music and theatre. National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 11/17/14 through 11/21/14. National Park Service. 2014-11-28.

The Farm Boy story gives us insight into how one of Canada's biggest companies is thinking about the future, and how you might be buying groceries in the near future. Small Town Business with Big Ambitions